Cat urine fatty acids may act as scent ID cards
Researchers have identified 13 fatty acids in cat urine that may serve as a durable chemical signature for individual recognition, likely shared across the cat family.
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Magma influx caused brief bulge at Tanzania's Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano
A short-lived ground uplift detected in 2024 at Ol Doinyo Lengai was caused by roughly one million cubic meters of magma entering a shallow reservoir.
Virtual Cells Built from 4D AI Models Could Accelerate Drug Testing
A new approach models mitochondria as dynamic networks, not static shapes, to create digital twins of cells for faster drug discovery.
How the Sun’s quiet spells help scientists decode the solar cycle
A new explainer highlights why periods of low solar activity are just as revealing as stormy ones for understanding the Sun’s magnetic behavior.
Self-Limiting Clusters May Explain Glass Transition
New research suggests that cooling liquids forms self-limiting particle clusters, offering a fresh explanation for the glass transition.
Austrian gravel pit yields Europe's largest hoard of Iron Age iron bars
A chance find during gravel extraction has revealed the biggest known cache of prehistoric iron bars in Europe, reshaping views of Iron Age metal production and trade.
Steel site bacteria evolved to consume industrial pollutants
Microbes at a former Pittsburgh steel mill have adapted to survive on industrial contamination, offering a natural model for remediation.
Molecular Bridge Links Signaling Pathways in Pollen Development
Researchers identify a molecular connection between two signaling pathways essential for pollen development.
Two-Color Light Steers Electrons in Graphene's Transient Topological State
Intense two-color light pulses can temporarily reshape graphene's electronic band structure, letting researchers steer electrons through a fleeting topological state.
Malaria Parasite's Stress Response Boosts Mosquito Transmission
New research identifies the molecular mechanism by which malaria parasites sense host stress and produce more transmissible sexual forms.
New Tiger Cat Species Tilcayo Named in South America
The tilcayo is the first new cat species named in a century and brings the known tiger cat count to five.
Microplastics found in South Africa's sacred springs
Tests reveal plastic contamination in natural springs that hold deep cultural and spiritual significance.
Humpback Whale Spotted 60 Miles Up Sacramento River
A humpback whale was observed in a California river far from the Pacific Ocean, highlighting an unusual inland excursion.
San rock art claims of dinosaurs and tusked beasts unravel
A long-standing paleontology idea that San and Basotho rock art included dinosaur-inspired creatures is now being rejected.
Rethinking Student Assessment Could Ease Stress, Study Suggests
A fresh look at classroom grading and testing points to potential well-being gains for students.
Translocated Florida scrub-jays breed younger, study finds
A new study reports that Florida scrub-jays moved to new territories attempt breeding at unusually young ages, a behavioral shift that could inform conservation strategies.
Reconstructing 1926 Miami Hurricane Reveals Late Warning
A new reconstruction of the Great Miami Hurricane shows that residents had only hours of notice before the storm struck.
Protein Map Shows How Red Blood Cells Adapt to Low Oxygen
A new protein map reveals the hidden network that lets red blood cells respond quickly to oxygen shortages.