Princeton researchers map new path to fusion ignition using less energy
Physicists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory have published a reformulated equation for reaching fusion ignition conditions.
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New studies question reliability of sniffer dogs and forensic evidence in courts
Researchers at UBC argue that courts need greater scrutiny of sniffer dogs, bloodstain patterns, and ballistics evidence used in North American criminal trials.
New study shows shark inner ear shapes vary more than expected
A research team led by Cal Poly Humboldt students and a professor published findings in The Anatomical Record about the anatomy of ten shark species.
Great Plains rivers rely on wetlands as much as climate patterns
Researchers studying the Prairie Pothole Region found that wetland conditions influence river flow alongside weather data in October 2026.
New saber-toothed predator found in Argentina suggests lineage survived longer than believed
Paleontologists in Buenos Aires identified a new species of ancient predator from fossils found on Argentine pampas cliffs in October 2026.
Ecologist Paul Berghuis finds fixed patterns in young dune landscapes
Utrecht University ecologist Paul Berghuis published research showing that marram grass and sand form organized patterns rather than random arrangements in coastal dunes.
Steve Backshall aims to make nature cool for children
Wildlife presenter Steve Backshall spoke in London about making nature adventurous for kids ahead of his Deadly Live show on 29 October.
New Chinese fossil reveals distinct dinosaur flight evolution path
Researchers in China describe a new feathered dinosaur species that lived between 145 and 100 million years ago.
Von Neumann party queue stretches down Princeton corridor
A long line of academics and techies waited to enter a large door at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Princeton during the 1940s or 1950s.
Experts explain why Americans feel differently about resilient economy
Penn State professor Lonnie Golden discusses the gap between strong economic metrics and public sentiment regarding the U.S. economy.