Childcare Search Is a Lonely Ordeal for Parents of Children With SEND
A new report highlights how families of young children with special educational needs face fragmented support systems and heavy emotional strain when seeking childcare.
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Nanoparticles Sensitize IDH1-Mutant Gliomas to Radiotherapy
Engineered nanoparticles may help treat gliomas driven by a common IDH1 mutation by making them more vulnerable to radiation.
England's inclusion policy shifts as 'inclusion bases' take shape
The meaning of inclusion in English schools is evolving, with new guidance on inclusion bases signaling a change in how support is structured.
October Sky: Saturn at Opposition, Orionid Meteors Peak
Skywatchers this month can see Saturn shine at its closest and brightest, while meteors from Halley’s Comet streak before dawn.
Water-based process separates zirconium and hafnium fivefold more efficiently
Oregon State University researchers have patented a water-based method that separates zirconium and hafnium with five times the efficiency of current techniques.
Juno Data Shows Jupiter's Bow Shock Is Surprisingly Complex
New observations from NASA's Juno mission reveal that Jupiter's bow shock is more intricate than Earth's, offering fresh insight into how the gas giant deflects solar particles.
Endangered Sea Cucumbers Can Live Over a Century, Study Finds
A new genetic study reveals that endangered sea cucumbers can live for more than 100 years, raising concerns about their vulnerability to overfishing.
Tampa Bay Pottery Sherds Hint at Migrant Potters' Secret
Pottery fragments found in Tampa Bay bear designs nearly identical to wares from hundreds of miles north, pointing to a hidden community of migrant potters.
Female-written films earn more, but budgets still go to men
A new study shows that movies with female writers are the most profitable, yet studio budgets continue to favor male filmmakers.
Climate Change Threatens Cultural Heritage, Not Just Ecosystems
A new commentary argues that the climate debate neglects the serious risks posed to cultural heritage sites.
Brazil Amazon deforestation drops 23.5% in 2025, but durability questioned
New data shows Brazil's Amazon deforestation fell sharply in 2025, yet experts caution that sustained protection remains uncertain.
Genetic Study Reveals New Gentoo Penguin Species on Kerguelen Islands
A genetic analysis shows gentoo penguins are four distinct species, including a newly identified one, raising conservation concerns as oceans warm.
Study: Little Known About AI's Effect on Young Learners
Researchers say there is scant evidence on how AI use affects younger schoolchildren's ability to learn and think.
Fast-Food Loyalty Tied to Emotional Experience, Study Finds
New research suggests that emotional experiences, not just service quality, play a key role in building customer loyalty to fast-food brands.
Why pounamu's toughness could aid space exploration
A researcher is tracing the extraordinary toughness of pounamu, a New Zealand gemstone, to inform future space technologies.
Fairness in Climate Models Shifts Emissions Cuts, Keeps Goals
New IIASA-led research shows that building fairness into climate models can change who cuts emissions without altering the overall global climate goal.
Social Media Use Linked to Poorer Sleep and Health in Students
A George Mason University study finds that college students who use social media more report worse sleep and lower self-rated health.
Personality traits that win promotions differ from those that make good leaders
A Michigan State University study finds that the personality traits leading to promotion are not necessarily the same as those that predict effective leadership.