Truckee River microplastic levels jump tenfold during spring flows
Scientists found that microplastic concentrations in the Truckee River increased nearly ten times between fall 2022 and spring 2023.
Category: Science
New mechanism helps cells prevent DNA replication errors
An international team from the University of Zurich and CNIO reports a discovery in Nature this week about how cohesin safeguards genetic information during cell division.
Australian study finds nearly all women faced harm on dating apps
A new Australian study released Tuesday by the Behaviour Insights Team found that almost all surveyed women encountered harmful behaviour on dating apps.
Solar Orbiter detects rapid magnetic waves in suns polar regions
A team led by researchers at Peking University used Solar Orbiter data from September 2021 to find high-frequency magnetic waves in the suns polar coronal holes.
KAIST team develops new ligand design for copper catalyst reactions
A research team led by Professor Sarah Yunmi Lee at KAIST published a study in the Journal of the American Chemical Society describing a new ligand design that balances radical generation and catalyst regeneration.
Better air quality in New York linked to improved toddler mental development
A Columbia University study in northern Manhattan and the South Bronx found that reduced air pollution between 1998 and 2016 correlated with higher cognitive scores in toddlers.
Early heat waves reduce wheat yield but boost later resilience
Researchers from the University of Lleida in Spain found that early-season heat waves lower wheat yields but increase resistance to later heat events.
Historians find diverse British food in 18th century despite modern stereotypes
Researchers examined household accounts from King George III's reign between 1760 and 1820 to reveal the multicultural nature of British cuisine.
Prince William urges faster action on climate challenges ahead of Earthshot Prize
The Prince of Wales told the BBC he wants the world to move faster to solve climate problems while announcing new Earthshot Prize finalists.
Scientists restore brain protein Menin and reverse aging signs in mice
Researchers at Xiamen University in China found that restoring the brain protein Menin reversed age-related changes in mice on September 18, 2026.