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Phys.org / Macaws learn by watching interactions of others, a skill never seen in animals before
One of the most effective ways we learn is through third-party imitation, where we observe and then copy the actions and behaviors of others. Until recently, this was thought to be a unique human trait, but a new study published ...
Phys.org / Physics-based indicator predicts tipping point for collapse of Atlantic current system in next 50 years
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is an enormous loop of ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean that carries warmer waters north and colder waters south, helping to regulate the climate in many regions. ...
Phys.org / 3D-printed micro ion traps could solve quantum tech's miniaturization problem
The existing bottleneck in efficiently miniaturizing components for quantum computers could be eased with the help of 3D printing.
Phys.org / Chance sighting during tiger survey leads to first-of-their-kind photos in India of the smooth-coated otter
During a tiger survey at a wildlife sanctuary in India, conservationists noticed a "large-sized" mammal. The brief glimpse intrigued them and led them to set up more trail cameras for a better look at the "smooth-coated" ...
Phys.org / Scientists tap 'secret' fresh water under the ocean, raising hopes for a thirsty world
Deep in Earth's past, an icy landscape became a seascape as the ice melted and the oceans rose off what is now the northeastern United States. Nearly 50 years ago, a U.S. government ship searching for minerals and hydrocarbons ...
Phys.org / Scientists transform plastic waste into efficient CO₂ capture materials
Chemists at the University of Copenhagen have developed a method to convert plastic waste into a climate solution for efficient and sustainable CO2 capture. This is killing two birds with one stone as they address two of ...
Phys.org / Researchers discover massive geo-hydrogen source to the west of the Mussau Trench
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the solar system. As a source of clean energy, hydrogen is well-suited for sustainable development, and Earth is a natural hydrogen factory. However, most hydrogen vents reported to ...
Phys.org / Astronomers and students capture growing tail of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS during observing program
Astronomers and students working together through a unique educational initiative have obtained a striking new image of the growing tail of interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS. The observations reveal a prominent tail and glowing ...
Phys.org / Protostellar jet detection in Milky Way's outer region reveals universal star formation
Astronomers have gained insights into star formation by capturing the first spatially resolved detection of protostellar outflows and jets in the Milky Way's outer region.
Phys.org / Fomalhaut star's warped ring shows evidence of sculpting by ancient planets
Astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) have made the highest resolution image to date, revealing new insights into the unusual and mysterious architecture of the debris disk encircling Fomalhaut, ...
Phys.org / Beavers return to the forest landscape, reviving its natural environment
A long-term study spanning more than 50 years illustrates how the beavers that have returned to the Evo region in southern Finland have increased habitat biodiversity. This speaks to their significant role as ecosystem engineers, ...
Phys.org / Jurassic insects with leaf-like wings found alongside their plant models in China
A research team led by Prof. Huang Diying from the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIGPAS) has identified three species of Jurassic orthopterans—an insect group that includes ...
