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Phys.org / Heat waves, droughts and fires may soon hit together as 'new normal,' study finds
Heat waves, droughts and forest fires are some of the extreme climate-related events that are expected not only to become more frequent but also to increasingly strike at the same time. This finding emerges from a new study ...
Phys.org / Dehorning of rhinos drastically reduces poaching, study finds
An international study published in Science found that dehorning rhinos resulted in a drastic reduction in poaching of these endangered animals. This is based on the analysis of data across 11 reserves in the Greater Kruger ...
Phys.org / Hidden skin defenders: Blood bacteria compounds show promise against aging effects
People go to great lengths to maintain youthful-looking skin with masks, creams and serums. Now, researchers have discovered compounds with anti-aging properties hidden beneath our own skin.
Phys.org / Climate change linked to rising antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria
A multinational research team, including Professor David W Graham from Durham University's Biosciences Department, have helped uncover a worrying new effect of climate change—the rise of antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria.
Phys.org / Worms form living towers in nature to hitch rides to new habitats
Nematodes are the most abundant animal on Earth, but when times get tough, these tiny worms have a hard time moving up and out. So, they play to the strength of their clade. If food runs out and competition turns fierce, ...
Phys.org / IXPE obtains first X-ray polarization measurement of magnetar outburst
What happens when the universe's most magnetic object shines with the power of 1000 suns in a matter of seconds? Thanks to NASA's IXPE (Imaging X‑ray Polarimetry Explorer), a mission in collaboration with ASI (Italian Space ...
Phys.org / A fresh new way to produce freshwater: Sonicated carbon nanotube catalysts
Water is one of the most precious resources on the planet. Freshwater is vital for humans, animals, and plants—but it can become contaminated from overflowing stormwater and surface water. We are already starting to feel ...
Phys.org / Ancient trees find sanctuary on temple grounds across China
A team of ecologists, arborists and environmentalists affiliated with several institutions across China, working with a colleague from Australia, has found that many old trees are finding sanctuary on temple grounds across ...
Phys.org / Physicists recreate extreme quantum vacuum effects
Using advanced computational modeling, a research team led by the University of Oxford, working in partnership with the Instituto Superior Técnico at the University of Lisbon, has achieved the first-ever real-time, three-dimensional ...
Phys.org / Earth's mantle gases found seeping into groundwater far from volcanic zones
Scientists have uncovered new evidence to suggest that Earth is leaking gases from deep inside its mantle—even in regions without any volcanic activity.
Phys.org / Mapping ocean giants: Marine megafauna study finds protected areas miss critical habitats
A sweeping new study is helping pinpoint where whales, sharks, turtles, and other ocean giants need the most protection and where current efforts fall short.
Phys.org / Platinum atoms placed with precision transform catalyst speed and efficiency
A research team led by the Department of Energy's (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) designed and fabricated catalysts that can increase the speed of carbon monoxide oxidation by nine times. Carbon ...
