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    Chernobyl’s free-roaming dogs form distinct genetic groups decades after the 1986 disaster

    A study of dogs sampled at three sites in the Chernobyl region found distinct local genetic profiles and extensive family connections. The results help researchers examine how movement, breeding and location shape animal populations in a transformed environment, but do not establish that radiation caused the observed differences.
    World News
    Published 6 days ago

    The whale in Whalefall could technically swallow a person. There’s no record one ever has

    A sperm whale is the only one of the species that can theoretically swallow a person whole, though no whale has ever been known to.
    Ht Explainers
    Published 6 days ago

    In 2011, Fukushima’s abandoned pigs bred with wild boar, leaving a genetic legacy

    A 2026 study found domestic pig ancestry in some Fukushima wild boar generations after the 2011 nuclear disaster. Researchers identified 31 admixed animals and found differing levels of domestic nuclear DNA linked to maternal lineages. The findings complement earlier research documenting where hybridization occurred.
    Science
    Published 14 days ago

    Elon Musk to get top US science medal along with other tech bosses, Trump says

    US President Donald Trump and SpacexAI Founder and CEO Elon Musk.
    World News
    Published 16 days ago

    Nobel Prize for Chemistry: They engineered reactions to mirror life

    The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2026 #NobelPrize in Chemistry to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai “for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.”
    Ht Explainers
    Updated 16 days ago

    A Kent woodland planted on old farmland is still shaped by its farming past, 25 years on

    A former farmland in Kent, England, transformed into a young woodland over 25 years, while its soil continued to retain traces of its agricultural past.
    Science
    Published 18 days ago

    Letting wild plants grow between vines left this Spanish vineyard with richer soil

    Before and after: A semi-arid Spanish vineyard under conventional tillage (left) and long-term spontaneous ground cover (right).
    Science
    Published 18 days ago

    2026 Nobel Prize for Medicine: The protein that can unlock secrets of the brain

    The three scientists were recognised for pioneering work that enabled researchers to control the activity of specific cells using light.
    Ht Explainers
    Updated 18 days ago

    A boy's fossil find in South Africa revealed a new human relative

    Nine-year-old Matthew Berger discovered a unique clavicle in South Africa's Malapa in 2008, later identified as Australopithecus sediba.
    Science
    Published 22 days ago

    Five cats became 2,000 on Marion Island and threatened its seabirds

    In 1949, five cats were introduced to Marion Island to control mice, leading to a feral population that devastated seabird numbers. Eradication efforts began, culminating in 1991, but seabird recovery was limited due to residual mouse predation, complicating the island's ecological balance.
    Science
    Published 23 days ago

    Used cooking oil could help old roads get a second life

    Research indicates waste cooking oil can enhance asphalt mixtures by softening stiff binders, improving durability and incorporation of recycled materials, though optimal amounts are essential for balancing performance.
    World News
    Published 23 days ago

    In 2023, researchers tested used diapers as a building material

    A study suggests recycled diapers could help build low-cost housing in Indonesia.
    Science
    Published 23 days ago

    Floating solar changed conditions beneath panels in a Dutch lake

    Research highlights potential environmental impacts of floating solar panels, focusing on shading and hydrodynamics. A Dutch study of Bomhofsplas shows minor water quality changes, underscoring the need for specific monitoring to understand ecological responses as floating solar technology expands in aquatic environments.
    Science
    Published 24 days ago

    Coffee waste turned a Costa Rican pasture into a small forest in two years

    Research in Costa Rica highlights coffee pulp's role in aiding forest regeneration by changing soil environments and reducing grass competition. While promising, the study emphasizes the need for broader testing to evaluate effectiveness and environmental implications before large-scale implementation.
    Science
    Published 24 days ago

    Where did Biosphere 2's missing oxygen go? Concrete held the answer

    Biosphere 2, sealed in 1991, experienced oxygen depletion attributed to microbes and concrete reactions. Studies indicated that respiratory processes exceeded plant oxygen production, revealing complexities in closed ecosystems and the significant role of the building itself in atmospheric changes.
    Science
    Published 24 days ago

    Scientists poured pink lye into the ocean, and the water soaked up more carbon

    A scientific trial in August 2025 involved releasing sodium hydroxide into the Gulf of Maine to enhance ocean alkalinity.
    Science
    Published 24 days ago

    A cave cleanup in 1856 accidentally launched human paleontology

    Neanderthal 1 or Feldhofer 1, considered the first artistic reconstruction of a Neanderthal, created by Hermann Schaaffhausen, who along with Johann Carl Fuhlrott, announced the discovery of the first Homo neanderthalensis.
    Science
    Published 25 days ago

    Penguin feathers inspire a smart building skin for heating and cooling

    Inspired by penguin feathers, a new VO₂-based film manages heat by both absorbing and reflecting solar radiation. While showing promise for energy efficiency, further research is needed to evaluate long-term use and manufacturing at scale.
    Science
    Published 25 days ago

    What Laika's 1957 spaceflight taught scientists about survival

    Sputnik, launched on October 4, 1957, was the first artificial satellite, prompting a reevaluation of space possibilities. It was followed by Sputnik 2, which carried Laika, the first animal in orbit, marking significant steps in understanding spaceflight's impact on living organisms.
    World News
    Updated 25 days ago

    Scientists used traitor pigs to wipe out an entire island's wild herd

    A large-scale pig eradication on Santa Cruz Island removed 5,036 pigs in 411 days, utilizing radio-collared pigs to locate survivors. This project serves as a model for efficient conservation efforts, restoring the island's ecosystem.
    Science
    Updated 26 days ago

    Rats vanished from this California island, and seabird nests quadrupled

    The eradication of black rats on Anacapa Island boosted Scripps's murrelet populations, with nests increasing significantly and hatching success soaring from 30% to 85%. This highlights the positive ecological effects of removing invasive species on island ecosystems.
    Science
    Updated 26 days ago

    Sperm whale birth at sea: How the pod helped the newborn survive

    A rare sperm whale birth was observed near Dominica, where the newborn calf was assisted by its pod members to surface. This unprecedented documentation highlights the social structures and protective behavior among sperm whales, informing conservation strategies for these vulnerable animals.
    Science
    Updated 26 days ago

    Quote of the day by Bill Nye: 'To leave the world better than you found it…'

    Bill Nye during the Clinton Global Initiative 2026 Annual Meeting in New York City,
    World News
    Published 28 days ago

    CRISPR and the future we are editing

    CRISPR allows scientists to make precise changes to genetic material.
    India News
    Updated 31 days ago

    Why do sand dunes sing? Scientists are cracking the mystery

    From tales of music by ghosts to scientific inquiry, the phenomenon of singing sands intrigues researchers. Investigations show how specific dune characteristics influence sound production, linking ancient mysteries to granular mechanics and acoustics, revealing why only some dunes resonate.
    World News
    Updated 36 days ago

    5 spiritual leaders who studied science before finding their inner calling

    5 spiritual leaders who studied science before finding their inner calling
    Lifestyle
    Updated 36 days ago

    Indian scientists find tool to control quantum loss: What does it mean?

    A quantum particle can exist in either an excited state (higher energy) or a ground state (lower energy). When two particles get entangled, their states become linked.
    Ht Explainers
    Published 39 days ago

    Why should we not use stainless steel utensils in a microwave?

    It is best to avoid using stainless steel utensils inside a microwave oven.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 42 days ago

    Swiftie-coded science: New bug species named after Taylor Swift

    Four specific species were also named after the singer and her albums: Swiftiephylus taylorae after Taylor, Swiftiephylus amator after “lover”, Swiftiephylus intrepidus after “fearless”, and Swiftiephylus poetorum after “poets”.
    Htcity
    Published 43 days ago

    Semicon 2.0 gets it right on the issues that matter

    ISM now runs the entire value chain, ten categories, equity management, royalty tracking, and investment decisions. [Photo credit: Getty Images]
    Opinion
    Published 45 days ago
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