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Baby pterosaurs died in ancient storms-and their fossils reveal the truth
Science Daily - 5 Sep 2025 22:56
Two tiny pterosaurs, preserved for 150 million years, have revealed a surprising cause of death: violent storms. Researchers at the University of Leicester discovered both hatchlings, nicknamed Lucky and Lucky II, with b...
Scientists made plastic that eats carbon
Science Daily - 5 Sep 2025 22:22
A team of chemists has discovered how to transform PET plastic waste into BAETA, a material that captures CO2 with remarkable efficiency. Instead of ending up as microplastics in the environment, discarded bottles and te...
Watch Earths Seasons Change the Face of the Planet in a New Animated Map
Singularity Hub - 5 Sep 2025 21:46
Scientists mapped the timing of plant growth cycles around the globe with 20 years of satellite imagery. The post Watch Earths Seasons Change the Face of the Planet in a New Animated Map appeared first on SingularityHub....
'I trust AI the way a sailor trusts the sea. It can carry you far, or it can drown you': Poll results reveal majority do not trust AI
Live Science - 5 Sep 2025 20:26
Do you trust AI? Live Science readers share their thoughts.
Just 1 dose of LSD could relieve anxiety for months, trial finds
Live Science - 5 Sep 2025 19:57
An early trial with about 200 people tested the effects of LSD on generalized anxiety disorder and found promising results.
Tiny gold quantum needles with astonishing powers discovered
Science Daily - 5 Sep 2025 19:36
Scientists at the University of Tokyo have unveiled gold quantum needles, a newly discovered nanocluster structure formed under unusual synthesis conditions. Unlike typical spherical clusters, these elongated, pencil-sha...
Environment Shapes Autism-Linked Social Behaviors
Neuroscience News - 5 Sep 2025 19:29
A new study shows that environment significantly affects social behavior in zebrafish carrying a mutation linked to autism. In stressful, white Styrofoam tanks, the fish displayed higher anxiety and less social contact, ...
Ghost sharks grow teeth on their heads to mate
Science Daily - 5 Sep 2025 18:59
Ghost sharks have evolved rows of true teeth on a bizarre forehead rod used for mating. Fossil and genetic evidence revealed the tenaculums teeth develop the same way as those inside the mouth, offering a striking exampl...
Scientists invented 'sperm bots' that they piloted through a fake cervix and uterus
Live Science - 5 Sep 2025 18:48
Newly unveiled sperm microbots have the potential to improve reproductive health with magnetic controls and real-time X-ray tracking, according to a study.
Possible galaxy spotted by JWST could be the earliest we've ever seen
New Scientist - 5 Sep 2025 18:00
A possible galaxy named Capotauro may have formed within 90 million years of the big bang - but astronomers cant be sure thats what it is
Will the James Webb telescope lead us to alien life? Scientists say we're getting closer than ever.
Live Science - 5 Sep 2025 17:59
Three years into its mission, the James Webb Space Telescope has advanced the search for alien life more than any machine before it. What will it find next?
Baby pterosaurs could fly right after hatching - but crashed in storms
New Scientist - 5 Sep 2025 17:00
Two fossils found in Germany show very young pterodactyls with arm bones thought to have been broken in flight, probably because of severe tropical cyclones
A modified hot glue gun can mend broken bones
New Scientist - 5 Sep 2025 17:00
A biodegradable glue that encourages bones to repair themselves can be applied during surgery using a hot glue gun, potentially offering a cheap and quick way to treat injuries
Sports records quiz: How much do you know about the greatest athletic feats of all time?
Live Science - 5 Sep 2025 15:52
Who is the fittest, the strongest, the fastest? Let's see how much you know about all the amazing things a human body can do.
Fishers discover first-of-its-kind bright orange shark with two rare conditions in Caribbean
Live Science - 5 Sep 2025 15:24
Fishers caught a bright orange shark off Costa Rica that had albinism, alongside the species' first scientifically documented case of an extremely rare condition called xanthism.
Scientists develop 'glue gun' that 3D prints bone grafts directly onto fractures
Live Science - 5 Sep 2025 15:00
Researchers created a special glue gun that can 3D print a bone-like substance for fracture repair during surgery and have tested it in early experiments.
Category 4 Hurricane Kiko is heading for Hawaii - but it will weaken before it gets there, forecasters say
Live Science - 5 Sep 2025 14:40
Weather predictions show that Hurricane Kiko could hit Hawaii next week, but forecasters say the Category 4 storm will weaken to a tropical storm or low-category hurricane this weekend.
Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens review
Live Science - 5 Sep 2025 14:15
Whether you're shooting tiny textures or dreamy headshots, the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM delivers crisp detail, creamy bokeh and pro-level performance.
These clear windows can secretly produce solar power
Science Daily - 5 Sep 2025 14:06
Scientists have created a transparent solar coating that turns ordinary windows into clean energy generators without affecting clarity. Using cholesteric liquid crystal layers, the coating redirects polarized sunlight to...
These powerful astronomy binoculars are now the cheapest they've been all year
Live Science - 5 Sep 2025 14:00
The Celestron SkyMaster 25x70 binocular is fantastic for stargazing on a budget - now down to $82 at Amazon.
Scientists just found a hidden quantum geometry that warps electrons
Science Daily - 5 Sep 2025 13:51
A hidden quantum geometry that distorts electron paths has finally been observed in real materials. This quantum metric, once thought purely theoretical, may revolutionize electronics, superconductivity, and ultrafast de...
'Atoms, ja, atoms': Physics pioneer key to microscopy 'revolution in resolution'
Phys.org - 5 Sep 2025 13:50
Seventy years ago, in Osmond Laboratory on Penn State's University Park campus, Erwin W. Müller, Evan Pugh Research Professor of Physics, became the first person to "see" an atom. In doing so, Müller cement...