Living matter breaks symmetry rules in collective motion, study finds
New research from Ben-Gurion University shows that cellular flows in living systems violate long-held symmetry principles, challenging classic physical models of motion.
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Planetary Health Check 2026: Seven Earth Boundaries Worsen
The annual report from over 60 scientists finds that all seven already-breached planetary boundaries are deteriorating further amid record ocean heat and extreme weather.
Underwater Shades Curb Coral Bleaching in Florida Keys Study
A field experiment in the Florida Keys found that simple underwater shades reduced and even reversed bleaching in two Atlantic coral species during a marine heat wave.
How Topologists Visualize the Fourth Dimension
A mathematician explains why 4D space defies intuition, with knots that untie and surfaces that knot.
Superfluid helium qubit design promises 100x lower error rates
A proposed qubit using superfluid helium could reduce quantum computing error rates by about 100 times, though the design has yet to be tested experimentally.
October 2026 science books: De Waal's last work and Roose on AI
New Scientist's October 2026 roundup highlights a posthumous Frans de Waal book and a Kevin Roose deep dive into artificial intelligence.
FEMA Redefines Emergency Management, Raising Concerns
A new FEMA definition narrows the agency's role to emergency services, excluding mitigation and recovery, experts say.
Plant Armor fabric triples strawberry yields in trials
A new textile cover inspired by military clothing boosted strawberry yields more than threefold while blocking insects and letting sunlight and rain through.
Two New Giant Stick Insects Found in Australia, One With Lidded Eggs
A reexamination of Australian stick insects reveals five species where two were thought to exist, including one with a never-before-seen egg structure.
Placenta wrap speeds erection recovery after prostate surgery
Wrapping nerves with dried amniotic membrane during prostate cancer surgery shortens time to first erection, a study finds.
Peat Bogs: Earth's Storytellers and Climate Allies
A new Eos editorial highlights how peatlands preserve human history, record ancient climates, and may help mitigate climate change.
Natural Mummies Reveal Ancient Lives and Landscapes
A new AGU Eos feature explores how naturally preserved human remains offer scientific insights while raising ethical questions about display and ownership.
Elephants Match Neighbors' Deep Rumbles, Machine Learning Shows
African savannah elephants tune their lowest-frequency calls to resemble those of nearby elephants, a behavior revealed by machine-learning analysis.
Ukraine Deploys Razor Fences to Cut Drone Control Cables
A new Ukrainian defensive system uses razor wire to sever the cables that guide Russian drones, offering a physical counter to a high-tech threat.
Earth's geographic poles wander more than previously thought
New research indicates that true polar wander—shifts of the entire planet relative to its rotation axis—may be more frequent and extreme than scientists had assumed.
Rocket Shortage Creates Multi-Year Crisis for Space Firms
A launch bottleneck driven by SpaceX's shifting focus, the Ukraine war, and few competitors threatens to delay space technology deployments for years.
New Technique Identifies W States, Solving 25-Year Quantum Challenge
A newly demonstrated method for identifying multi-photon W states could make complex entangled systems far easier to measure.
Blacktip sharks can hear sounds from 250 feet away, study finds
New experiments show wild blacktip sharks can detect low-frequency sounds from nearly 250 feet away and turn away from the source, revealing precise directional hearing.