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“Baffling” new snake species in Myanmar looks like multiple species at once

Scientists have uncovered a fascinating new species of pit viper in Myanmar that seems to blur the very definition of what a species is. This snake, now named the Ayeyarwady pit viper, puzzled researc...

Phys.org 7/10 ?

Which 'money type' are you? New research maps financial habits of young Australians

Under 35, navigating the cost-of-living and trying to get ahead? New research from Southern Cross University, QUT and Griffith University challenges the idea that financial literacy alone addresses th...

Phys.org 7/10 ?

When a spouse starts a business, the other partner pays a hidden price

When an entrepreneur leaves a salaried job to pursue a venture, the conversation nearly always centers on them: the risk they're taking, the opportunity they're pursuing and the funding they need.

Phys.org 7/10 ?

Improving scientific accuracy in journalism

Journalists bring scientific findings to the public, and to policymakers, who often rely on media reports rather than primary literature to provide context for policymaking. However, media reports can...

NASA 7/10 ?

Artemis II Mission Milestones: An Image and Video Recap

On April 1, 2026, Artemis II launched on a nearly 10-day voyage around the Moon, marking the first crewed flight of NASA’s Orion spacecraft. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina ...

Phys.org 7/10 ?

As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

At 9 p.m., shops, restaurants and cafes go dark across the city of Cairo, where a stringent curfew has been imposed to mitigate the energy shock triggered by the conflict in the Gulf. The measure may ...

Phys.org 7/10 ?

Rethinking energy transition participation: Why citizens are more than a box to tick

Citizen participation is widely seen as key to a successful energy transition. In practice, however, it often remains more of an ideal than a reality. In her Ph.D. research at TU/e, Nikki Kluskens sho...

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Q&A: IceCube Observatory upgrades improve search for elusive cosmic messenger

Buried within the Antarctic ice are more than 5,000 light sensors that work together to detect some of the highest energy particles in the universe. These tiny particles, called neutrinos, provide ins...

Phys.org 7/10 ?

Research at Chernobyl and Fukushima shows how radioactive materials move in the environment

When nuclear accidents happen, many people imagine radiation spreading everywhere and lasting forever. The reality is more complex. Radioactive materials move, change and sometimes disappear faster th...

NASA 7/10 ?

Curiosity Blog, Sols 4867-4872: Sand Fill In Antofagasta Crater and Finding Our Next Drill Target

Written by Lucy Lim, Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Earth planning date: Friday, April 17, 2026 At the beginning of the week, Curiosity arrived right on target on the rim of...

Phys.org 7/10 ?

Screen-driven schooling is rewiring how students think, read, write and learn

In the 2022/2023 academic year, according to figures from the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports, 92% of public secondary schools in Spain had virtual learning environments that stu...

Phys.org 7/10 ?

Getting the jump on evolution: Cane toads adapt at speed

A new study comparing invasive cane toads in Japan and Australia has found substantial changes in body size and shape have developed much more rapidly than suggested by long-held ideas of the pace of ...

New Scientist 7/10 ?

If a bird flu pandemic starts, we may have an mRNA vaccine ready

A final-stage trial has started of an mRNA vaccine against the bird flu strain infecting many animals – and occasionally people – worldwide

Phys.org 7/10 ?

Parents may be the missing key to keeping kids safe online, research suggests

As online child exploitation (OCE) continues to rise in Australia, new research from Griffith University suggests parents and caregivers may be the most important, and overlooked, factor in preventing...

Phys.org 7/10 ?

The way primates parent their young shows how strict labels like parenting styles miss the mark

Whether you've sought them out or not, you've probably encountered parenting content creators on social media at some point in the last two decades.

Phys.org 7/10 ?

Malaria rebound spurs AI-driven hunt for parasite genes linked to deadly cases

Despite decades of efforts to combat it, malaria remains a major global health threat. According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) 2025 World Malaria Report, about 282 million cases and approxi...

Space.com 7/10 ?

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory, is finally complete

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which is set to launch this coming September, has the potential to show us pockets of the cosmos we've yet to touch.

Phys.org 7/10 ?

Self‑replicating circular RNA persists in extreme environments: Insights from hot spring microbiomes

Although the genetic material of most living organisms is DNA, various self-replicating agents rely instead on RNA, including RNA viruses and viroids, which are infectious RNA molecules that are small...

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Toxins from Great Salt Lake dust are absorbed by plants, soils and human bodies

Shrinking water levels at the Great Salt Lake are not just about Utah's water supply—they may pose a serious risk to public health. New research from a team at Utah State University and the University...

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A few extra minutes of daily play can strengthen your bond with your dog in four weeks

Playing a little extra with your dog improves the emotional bond between owner and dog, according to a new study from Linköping University. However, training did not give the same results. The study i...

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