Long-term monitoring reveals regional gaps in 1080 drop timing as rat populations rebound
A 24-year study across New Zealand finds aerial 1080 cuts predators but ship rats can rebound regionally within years, urging tailored follow-up.
GPS collars upend assumptions about lion–hyena encounters in the wild
Satellite collars tracking individual animals show lions, especially males, approach hyenas while hyenas typically retreat, reshaping views of their rivalry.
How Beavers’ Wetlands Are Being Seen as Natural Fire Breaks in Drought-Prone Countryside
Beaver-built wetlands at Holnicote show how nature-based measures can reduce fire risk and bolster drought resilience.
Social isolation in childhood raises risk of young people becoming NEET in the UK
Research links childhood social isolation to higher likelihood of young people becoming NEET, with lasting effects on health, income and the economy.
Students Engaged but Not Learning: APA Flags Risks of EdTech and Generative AI
A new APA report warns that student engagement with edtech, especially generative AI, can boost short-term performance without building lasting knowledge.
What Makes Birdsong Pleasing? Scientists Isolate the Acoustic Factors
Researchers have identified acoustic factors that shape human perceptions of birdsong, with implications for soundscape design and conservation.
Higher cutting height lowers annual bluegrass presence in tall fescue seed
Preliminary Oregon trials show harvesting tall fescue at 28 cm reduces annual bluegrass contamination with little consistent yield loss.
Sky Heritage and Cutting‑Edge Telescopes: The SKA as a Bridge Between Memory and Modern Science
The SKA project prompts dialogue between ancient sky records, local memory and contemporary astronomy, highlighting research and heritage overlaps.
Laboratory recreation of ‘diamond rain’ sheds light on ice giant interiors
Experiments have reproduced conditions behind 'diamond rain' in Neptune- and Uranus-like planets, refining understanding of their interiors.
Skeletal evidence shows child labor deformed spines in postmedieval Netherlands
Study in the International Journal of Paleopathology finds postmedieval child labour caused worn and deformed spines, sometimes before loss of baby teeth.
Oxygen and Air Pressure Could Stop Insects Climbing Mountains, Threatening Pollination
Reduced oxygen and thinner air at high elevations may limit insects' upslope movement, with potential impacts on pollination and ecosystem services.
Homebound in the Galápagos: ‘Yellow’ Sea Turtles Defy Migratory Expectations
A Galápagos group of 'yellow' sea turtles appears to remain near home, challenging assumptions about long-distance migration and prompting conservation questions.
Reusable stencils enable single-step patterning of carbon nanotubes for photonics and sensors
Researchers develop a single-stage, low-waste stencil technique to deposit precise carbon nanotube patterns for optics and strain sensors.
Rural Andalusia Trails in Bilingual School Expansion, Study Finds
A study finds bilingual programmes in Spain expanded but remain uneven, leaving many rural pupils in Andalusia with reduced access to English instruction.
Five Interlocking Drivers Behind Europe’s Intense 2026 Heat
Five interacting factors — from persistent atmospheric blocking to soil drought and warm seas — explain why Europe's 2026 summer produced exceptional heat.
First Marbled Murrelet Nest Found on Haida Gwaii in Over 30 Years
A rare marbled murrelet nest has been located on Haida Gwaii, the first confirmed in more than three decades, highlighting old-growth habitat value.
Centuries of Change: What Tomb TT209 Reveals About Egyptian Burial Practices
A new study of chamber three in tomb TT209 traces how a Theban burial space was used and repurposed from the 25th Dynasty to the Ptolemaic era.
A star’s violent death exposed a hidden supermassive black hole
University of Maryland astronomers have identified a dormant supermassive black hole positioned far from the center of its host galaxy. The discovery marks the...