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From chaos to 'intelligent' soft matter—how tiny chemical differences guide droplets into ordered structures
Disorder can make sense, and understanding its logic can be genuinely useful. A study by a research group at the University of Trento shows how a minimal chemical difference can t…
Wacky magnetic fields of ice giants may stem from conductivity changes in their deep interiors
When NASA's Voyager 2 robotic probe flew by Uranus and Neptune in the 1980s, it uncovered an anomaly: their magnetic fields are highly disordered, unlike Earth's, which has well-d…
Why bandicoots and bilbies evolved such different snouts
Why does a quenda have a short, sturdy snout, while its relative the bilby has such a remarkably long one? New research led by Murdoch University's Harry Butler Institute suggests…
How to watch 'Musk' online — stream the SpaceX billionaire biography from anywhere
How to watch "Musk", the new documentary about the World's richest man and CEO of X, SpaceX and Tesla. Cheapest options, where to watch in US, UK, Canada, Australia and beyond.
Paired but out of step: Why electron pairing alone is not enough for room-temperature superconductivity
Levitating trains, ultra-efficient energy storage, and quantum computers: superconductivity could unlock a wealth of possibilities for the future. New research led by scientists f…
Northern lights could reach New York and Idaho this weekend as speedy solar wind races toward Earth
A colossal coronal hole on the sun is unleashing a stream of high-speed solar wind that could spark impressive auroras Nov. 6-8.
Max Power: NASA hosting its 1st air show this weekend on Florida's Space Coast
NASA will host a first-of-its-kind air show and aerospace expo on Florida's Space Coast this weekend —an event that shares its name with one of Homer Simpson's aliases.
A galaxy nicknamed Misty Moons offers a glimpse of early star formation
Gravitational lensing is one of astronomy's best tricks for seeing the early universe. When a massive galaxy cluster sits in between the observer and a distant object, its gravity…
Realistic star projections at home — this early Black Friday deal takes our favorite star projector to one of its cheapest-ever prices
This Pococo Galaxy Star Projector is user-friendly, delivers bright, high-resolution projections and is 24% off in this limited-time Amazon deal.
‘Everything is so out of whack’: UK trees experience spring six months early
Mild autumn temperatures causing premature flowering and raising concerns for pollinators, say expertsTrees are experiencing an “early spring” because of mild UK temperatures this…
4-billion-year-old 'Rosetta Stone' found in Sahara Desert could unlock the secret history of water on Mars
A rock discovered in the Sahara Desert formed more than 4.1 billion years ago, making it one of the oldest Martian meteorites ever found. The ancient space rock offers a rare glim…
Can AI learn to understand nature? Scientists set out a roadmap for the future of ecology
An international team of scientists has outlined how a new generation of artificial intelligence models could transform our understanding of ecosystems and help predict their resp…
Cancer-linked gene uses 'shortcut' to trigger cell division
Living cells are one of the few materials that can replicate themselves, and this is crucial for tissue development and recovery from injury or illness. But making sure cell divis…
Election Shakeup Threatens Bipartisan Deal to Speed Energy Projects
Democrats’ electoral sweep has shaken the ground beneath a permitting reform bill in Congress, raising doubts about whether the measure has enough support to advance in an initial…
As Data Centers Move In, Iowa Residents Fight Plans For a New Gas Plant
FAIRFAX, Iowa—Nearly 50 people gathered at the American Legion Post on a July evening to learn about a proposed natural gas plant less than three miles from town. Seated in foldin…
Bear necessities: Indian techie builds wildlife alert
After his mother was killed in a bear attack in Kashmir, Indian software engineer Mudasir Ali developed an online early-warning system to help people in the Himalayan region avoid…
APOD: 2026 November 6 – A Farewell to Swift
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Taking a Gander at Utah’s Goosenecks
The San Juan River has carved deep, improbably curvy meanders into the desert landscape.
Investigation links Australian deforestation to beef farming and major bank loans
ACF's latest report, "Bulldozers and Broken Promises," an investigation into deforestation, has ruffled a few feathers. But someone has to do it. Why? Because deforestation is a h…
New species of sawfly described
Yale College junior Leah Mock did fieldwork in a remote quarry in western Colorado that exposes the 50-million-year-old Green River Formation.
How mitochondria keep protein production moving
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered how a protein called TACO1 helps mitochondria produce proteins when the process encounters difficult sequences. The study, pub…
Hidden ecological risk from overlooked invasive crayfish species
A new study reveals narrow-clawed crayfish, an understudied invasive species in the U.K., to be as aggressive as the well-known signal crayfish.
Successful restoration of fish migration requires more than fish passes
The Netherlands is constructing fish passes to make rivers and streams accessible to fish again. But how effective are these structures? New Ph.D. research by Panos Panagiotopoulo…
Chemicals in sewage-based fertilizer may persist in farmland soil for years
UNSW engineers have identified a number of chemicals that may merit closer scrutiny to ensure water utility companies and regulators can make informed decisions about the manageme…