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Phys.org / Herring return to their birthplaces for spawning, genetic study shows
Migratory birds, sea turtles and salmon have something in common: every year, they return to their birthplaces to reproduce. A study now published in the journal Science Advances shows that Atlantic herring in the Baltic ...
Phys.org / Delhi's cloud seeding effort fails to ease smog, raises questions on effectiveness
India's efforts to combat air pollution by using cloud seeding in its sprawling capital New Delhi appear to have fallen flat, with scientists and activists questioning the effectiveness of the move.
Phys.org / How to spot November's supermoon, the closest of the year
The moon will look slightly bigger and brighter Wednesday night during the closest supermoon of the year.
Phys.org / Seismic study sheds light on factors that led to 2025 Myanmar supershear rupture
Recently, Science put out an article detailing new research on the Myanmar earthquake that occurred on March 28, 2025. In one of these studies, Shengji Wei and colleagues analyze data on the event and provide insight on multiple ...
Phys.org / Virus-loaded patches successfully kill bacteria in contaminated food
Every year, around 600 million people are struck down by foodborne illnesses. The culprits are often common yet dangerous bacteria, such as E. coli and Salmonella, that thrive in undercooked or improperly handled food. These ...
Phys.org / Abandoned coal mine drainage identified as a significant source of carbon emissions
For the past 250 years, people have mined coal industrially in Pennsylvania, U.S.. By 1830, the city of Pittsburgh was using more than 400 tons of the fossil fuel every day. Burning all that coal has contributed to climate ...
Phys.org / Saturday Citations: Test flight of the X-59; a confounding quantum calculation; the universe is not simulated
This week, researchers published LIGO findings that hint at the existence of second-generation black holes. Astronomers captured a spectacular new image of the Milky Way across a wide range of radio wavelengths. And medical ...
Phys.org / Possums in Australia show some of the world's highest PFAS levels among small mammals
New research has shown for the first time that Australian marsupials are contaminated with synthetic "forever chemicals," which are linked to significant health impacts on other animals and humans.
Phys.org / China's Shenzhou 21 docks with space station, sets the country's own speed record
China announced Saturday that its Shenzhou 21 spaceship docked with China's space station with its latest three rotation crew at the country's own record speed after a successful launch.
Phys.org / Menstrual cup upgrades: Self-cleaning and sustainable design adjustments could make them easier to use
Reusable menstrual cups reduce waste and are more cost-effective than single-use pads and tampons. But some people avoid the cups because they require thorough cleaning and are sometimes messy to empty. To solve these problems, ...
Phys.org / Rare lost allele that boosts soybean seed protein identified
A research team led by Prof. Hou Xingliang from the South China Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has used genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify a rare allele that controls seed protein content ...
Phys.org / Explorers seek ancient Antarctica ice in climate change study
An explorer and a glaciologist have embarked on a three-month mission to cross part of Antarctica on kite skis in search of ice that is 130,000 years old.
