Scientists have digitally preserved the world’s most endangered marine mammal by creating highly detailed 3D models of a vaquita skeleton using advanced imaging technology. The virtual archive provides an unprecedented look at the species and could help inspire conservation efforts before the tiny porpoise disappears forever.
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Scientist Creates ‘Mini Universe’ to Measure Time Without a Clock
Combining cold-atom experiments with ideas from stochastic thermodynamics and quantum gravity offers a new lab perspective on one of physics' oldest conundrums.
From Speed to Stability: How Ageing Changes the Way We Walk
Reasons why our walking becomes slower and more tiring with age have been uncovered by new Australian research — with findings showing the body increasingly sacrifices efficiency to stay upright.
A Shot of Carbon Dioxide Rewires How Cement Sets
New research reveals the chemical sequence triggered by CO₂ injection in cement paste, capturing a fleeting intermediate reaction for the first time using real-time Raman spectroscopy.
Climate Change Presents New Challenges Regarding Water Regulation for Plants
How exactly do plants regulate their uptake and release of water during drought stress?
NASA-European Sea Level Mission Homes in on El Niño
Sea level data from a satellite launched by NASA and European partners shows that a swell of warm water hundreds of miles wide has arrived in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of South America, a sign that El Niño will likely emerge later in the year.
From Trash to Climate Tech: Rubber Gloves Find New Life as Carbon Capturers Materials
Millions of rubber gloves end up in incineration or landfill, but researchers at Aarhus University have now developed a technology that can turn the used gloves into a way to capture CO₂.
Scientists just found a hidden weakness in forever chemicals
Researchers discovered that hydrogen radicals generated by intense UV light can break down stubborn PFAS “forever chemicals” without added chemicals. The breakthrough reveals a key mechanism that could lead to greener and more effective technologies for permanently destroying these pollutants.
Scientists found a way to explain bird flocks that “defy” Newton’s third law
Physicists have solved a long-standing problem involving systems that appear to violate Newton’s third law, such as bird flocks and bacterial swarms. By adding carefully designed “imaginary partners” to their models, they can now simulate these complex systems with unprecedented accuracy.
New study explores potential cross-species spread of chronic wasting disease
A new study found that chronic wasting disease can sometimes spread silently, with infectious prions present even in animals that show no symptoms. While there is no confirmed human risk, researchers say the disease’s ability to evolve and spread across species warrants close attention.