We don't know how well threatened species fight off bird flu—but we need to
Lethal bird flu is now spreading in Australia. This is bad news for many native species.
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Rare tropical red-footed booby spotted in Maryland
The visitor excited the Chesapeake Bay’s boaters and birders alike. The post Rare tropical red-footed booby spotted in Maryland appeared first on Popular Science .
Model could help communities set effective subsidies for wildfire mitigation
A model developed by Washington State University researchers could someday help communities determine how best to motivate homeowners to prepare their properties for possible wildfires.
First complete songbird genome exposes missing genes and chromosome architecture
The zebra finch is one of the best-studied songbirds and a model for understanding the biology and neuroscience of vocal learning. Now, researchers have produced the first complete genome assembly of the species, revealing thousands of previously hidden genes and chromosome structures.
Tech barons dream of human colonies on Mars – but I can’t think of a worse place to die | Jordan Prosser
Humans love to do stupid things to reach far-off places – but even the wildest frontiers on Earth have at least the possibility of a return home Like hoverboards, teleportation or a pair of smart glasses that doesn’t make you look like an absolute twat, space colonisation is a technological adven...
Blue Origin traces origin of huge New Glenn rocket explosion to oxygen valve, CEO says
Blue Origin has made considerable progress in its New Glenn anomaly investigation, tracing the problem to a faulty valve in one of the rocket's first-stage engines.
Your next handbag could start with mushrooms
The search for leather alternatives has led researchers somewhere unexpected: fungi. Although traditional leather is durable, producing it requires animal agriculture, which carries negative environmental impacts. Meanwhile, vegan alternatives are typically made from petroleum-based plastics th...
New study: Less invasive thermal imaging could improve research on endangered hatchling tortoises
A new study by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance researchers has identified a less invasive way to estimate the body temperature of hatchling Mojave desert tortoises, offering scientists a promising tool for studying endangered reptiles while reducing disturbance and handling stress.
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Test rocket launch from Shetland spaceport put on hold
The launch company has "encountered an issue" and will not use a five-week window starting on Monday.
Bioengineers develop biochemical halo to cloak insulin-producing cells from body defenses
A protein known as interleukin 10 (IL-10) is the lynchpin of a new method to protect transplanted cells from host immune system attacks. Rice University researchers engineered a living factory to produce a localized biochemical halo of IL-10 to suppress immune rejection of pancreatic beta cells.
Retailers collect data on their customers, which isn't always accurate
Christo Wilson is a regular customer at Home Depot. You can reliably find him in the home improvement chain's aisles every spring, reupping his stock of perennials, shrubs, mulch and other gardening supplies to keep his extensive landscaping looking its best.
Rare ultra-magnetic star may be key to solving 90-year old quantum cold case
Astronomers may have just confirmed one of the quirkiest aspects of quantum mechanics: that seemingly empty space can alter the behavior of light. This phenomenon, called "vacuum birefringence," was first predicted nearly 90 years ago by Werner Heisenberg, one of the founding fathers of quantum ...
Sunlight-powered setup generates quantum entanglement
Today's quantum technologies rely on energy-intensive lasers, raising concerns that scaling them up could further increase energy demands. In new work, researchers have demonstrated that quantum entanglement between photons can be generated directly from sunlight, offering a potential alternative.
Repurposing deep-Earth tools in the hunt for practical superconductors
If scientists could find a material that acts as a superconductor—that is, one that transmits energy with zero resistance—at normal pressures and relatively high temperatures, it would open up a vast number of possibilities. These include medical imaging, quantum computing and numerous other fie...
Mars rover watches Earth disappear behind Phobos | Space photo of the day for Aug. 6, 2025
"Phobos crosses the Martian sky three times a day, and Earth is visible for months at a stretch, but catching one directly behind the other takes planning and a little luck.
On this day in space! Aug. 6, 2012: NASA lands huge Curiosity rover on Mars with a rocket-powered sky crane
On Aug. 6, 2012, NASA's Curiosity rover successfully touched down on the Martian surface in a way never attempted before: a rocket-powered sky crane. Here's why it mattered.
Chinese satellite captures video of SpaceX rocket debris crashing into the moon
In a show of space surveillance strength, a newly launched Chinese satellite tracked a piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket crashing into the moon and captured footage of its impact. No visible plume can be seen in the images that appear to show the moment of impact, which is consistent with what o...
Songbirds may have developed sharper senses to de-husk seeds
Songbirds, birds belonging to the Passeriformes order, are best known for their ability to produce complex musical sounds. Yet some songbird species also have another remarkable skill: They can easily remove the tough layer covering seeds (i. e.
Educational psychologists warn of growing pressure on children's services
Growing backlogs in Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) are making it difficult for educational psychologists to prioritize early intervention because they are weighed down by statutory assessments.
Improving oats for growers and consumers
Heart-healthy oats are finding their way into a wider variety of products and recipes as consumer demand grows. Although oats are grown on far fewer acres than other U. S.
Want to Lose Belly Fat? New Research Shows You Can Work Out Just 1 Day a Week
Science shows the “weekend warrior” approach does work, but with a relatively lengthy catch.
Researchers call for rethink of how women are supported into business
The way women are supported to start and grow businesses needs updating for the digital age, according to researchers from the University of East London. The academics argue that while women continue to face barriers such as unequal access to finance and greater caregiving responsibilities, digi...
Legal warning after rise in seahorse disturbances
Conservationists say protected seahorses are being disturbed, both intentionally and unintentionally.