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AI and big data can help logistics companies navigate supply-chain disruptions

Artificial intelligence and big-data capacity might help logistics companies withstand supply-chain disruptions by making them more agile and resilient, according to research in the International Jour...

2026-09-10

SciTechDaily 7/10 ?

Nearly Destroyed DNA Reveals Two Extinct Giant Tortoise Lineages

Using a new computational toolkit, Yale researchers recovered evolutionary clues from highly degraded DNA and identified two extinct lineages of giant tortoises. Some Galapagos giant tortoise specimen...

2026-09-10

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Humans May Have Been Taking Stimulants 25,000 Years Ago

Griffith UniversityA team of Griffith University archaeologists has uncovered evidence that humans were using mind-altering substances much earlier in time than previously supposed. ...

2026-09-10

ScienceDaily 7/10 ?

400,000-year-old teeth reveal a hidden link in human evolution

More than 400,000-year-old Homo erectus teeth from China may reveal a surprising link between this ancient human species, Denisovans, and some modern people. Scientists found protein mutations suggest...

2026-09-10

New Scientist 7/10 ?

August was the joint hottest month on record

Global warming and a record El Niño have pushed Earth’s temperature more than 1.5°C above the preindustrial average, and further heat is on the way

2026-09-10

Phys.org 7/10 ?

Four in five researchers report harmful interactions during geoscience fieldwork. A new survey suggests a path forward.

Fieldwork is a vital part of geoscience research, allowing scientists and students to directly observe, interact with and collect data about Earth processes that cannot be replicated in the lab.

2026-09-10

SciTechDaily 7/10 ?

New Mexico’s Largest Reservoir Was Nearly Full. Now It’s at 1.4%

New Mexico’s largest reservoir plunged to just 1.4 percent capacity in July 2026, revealing the dramatic impact of prolonged drought and record early snowmelt. NASA is using satellite data to help wat...

2026-09-10

RealClearScience 6/10 ?

Exposure to Nighttime Light Can Change the Shape of the Heart

EurekAlert!Exposure to light during the nighttime is linked to important and potentially harmful changes to the structure and function of the heart, according to a study of more than 11,000...

2026-09-10

ScienceDaily 7/10 ?

Raindrops can damage paint with microscopic “lightning”

Scientists discovered that charged water droplets can damage protective coatings by releasing tiny electrical discharges when they hit a surface. The hidden effect could help explain weathering and le...

2026-09-10

Phys.org 7/10 ?

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy reveals the surface chemistry of bio-based hybrid materials

Just a few atomic layers at the surface can strongly influence how effectively a material binds pollutants from water or how efficiently a photocatalyst responds to light. Researchers at the Fraunhofe...

2026-09-10

Phys.org 7/10 ?

Luck or merit? Not all inequality is equally acceptable

Do you think it's fair that some people are better off financially than others? Does it perhaps matter whether those earnings stem from a lottery win or hard work? These are the kinds of questions eco...

2026-09-10

Phys.org 7/10 ?

The trapdoor spiders giving a leg up to science

WA's trapdoor spiders are endangered. Jackson Rendall is here to help—because he thinks they're "just really cool."

2026-09-10

Phys.org 7/10 ?

CEO politics may shape how companies compete

Decisions such as whether to cut prices, launch a product, open a new facility or make an acquisition are among those companies that consider in pursuit of a competitive edge. New research from Texas ...

2026-09-10

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Q&A: Satellite imagery reveals what casualty figures alone do not tell us

How do we form a picture of conflicts? A new study published in the journal Nature explores how different types of data can be combined to give a fuller understanding of armed conflicts. Lead author V...

2026-09-10

Phys.org 7/10 ?

Polarized trust in scientists driven by values, identity and politics

Trust in scientists in the UK is strong overall, with 63% indicating they have high trust in scientists in general—but a major new study finds this trust is closely shaped by people's values, identity...

2026-09-10

Phys.org 7/10 ?

Eight PFAS compounds detected at low concentrations in Melbourne rain

Researchers from RMIT University and EPA Victoria detected eight PFAS compounds in rainwater samples collected in Melbourne between 2024 and 2025.

2026-09-10

Phys.org 7/10 ?

Electrical fingerprint on tiny cell particles could offer new way to spot pancreatic cancer signals

An electrical fingerprint found on tiny particles in the blood may help detect signs of pancreatic cancer that are often overlooked, according to new research from Rice University. The researchers dev...

2026-09-09

Phys.org 7/10 ?

Rising sea levels could cost Australians at least $855 billion by 2100

Rising sea levels and storm surges could cost $855 billion in economic losses across Australia by the end of the century, according to new research, the first of its kind in Australia.

2026-09-09

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What really drives tourists to choose a hotel? New global study reveals the answer

September 9, 2026 What really drives tourists to choose a hotel? New global study reveals the answer by Griffith University edited by Swati Mestri , reviewed by Andrew Zinin Ed...

2026-09-09

Phys.org 7/10 ?

Unconventional quantum materials could dramatically boost the search for dark matter

For decades, physicists have searched for dark matter, the invisible substance thought to make up roughly 85% of all matter in the universe. Although its gravitational influence shapes galaxies and th...

2026-09-09