Orca Groups with Radically Different Cultures Are Actually Separate Species

Researchers uncover the microbial secrets of dry eye

New genetic analysis tool tracks risks tied to CRISPR edits

Gender employment gap narrows among people with disabilities post-COVID

Researchers obtain promising results for control of pollutants in water

Sniffing out bacteria: Team develops a novel approach for rapid bacterial species identification

The behavior of ant queens is shaped by their social environment

Sleeping supermassive black holes awakened briefly by shredded stars

New testing approach improves detection of rare but emerging Powassan virus spread by deer ticks

New genetic analysis tool tracks risks tied to CRISPR edits

Researchers realize electrochemical conversion of methane and O₂ to HCOOH at room temperature

New research area promotes both quantum computing and cognitive science

Researchers show that introduced tardigrade proteins can slow metabolism in human cells

Examining the delicate balance of lepton flavors

Widespread inversions shape the genetic and phenotypic diversity in rice

Study assesses geographical patterns and determinants of insect biodiversity in China

Elephant hunting by early humans may explain proximity between extensive Paleolithic stone quarries and water sources

Study sheds light on the development of novel antidotes against nerve agents

Behavior of ant queens found to be shaped by their social environments

New computational technique enhances accuracy of measurements in nuclear geoscience

Construction of dual heterogeneous interface between zigzag-like Mo-MXene nanofibers and small CoNi@NC nanoparticles

Antifungal activity of a maleimide derivative: Disruption of cell membranes and interference with iron ion homoeostasis

Sleeping supermassive black holes awakened briefly by shredded stars

Geometry-adaptive electrocatalysis: Proposed approach could double efficiency of energy conversion technologies

Team modulates electronic state of single-atom catalysts by CO molecular decoration for efficient methane conversion

Essays on democracy draw attention to critical threats, explore safeguards ahead of Jan. 6

Dual-miRNA triggered DNA nanomachine for breast cancer subtype detection and treatment

7 Books SciAm Recommends So Far in 2024

Why Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapsed after Strike by Container Ship

Research concludes women have higher levels of personal growth among deaf people

Solar eclipse could scramble bird behavior

Severe hurricanes boost influx of juveniles and gene flow in a coral reef sponge

Extreme weather forecasts: Algorithm 'nudges' existing climate simulations closer to future reality

The psychological poverty trap: How lack of money impacts decision-making, procrastination and loss of control

Fridge magnets have important pull for holiday memories, says research

Researcher proposes a new definition of a human embryo from a legal perspective

New study reveals influencers of global biogenic volatile organic compound emission trends over the last 20 years

Micro-Lisa: Making a mark with novel nano-scale laser writing

How much difference can one degree of warming make?

Research finds upsides for local governments that look to employ chatbots

Two coral snakes recorded battling for prey in a scientific first

Coral research finds bleaching impedes reproduction and hinders recovery

Seagrass meadows face uncertain future, scientists say

In paleontology, correct names are keys to accurate study

Buying affordable ethical chocolate is almost impossible—but some firms are offering the next best thing

First observation of photons-to-taus in proton–proton collisions

If university grades are going up, does that mean there's a problem?

Manila confronts its plastic problem through a community-guided protocol

Study finds partisan congressional speech shifts with platform

Nutritional rewards and risks revealed for edible seaweed around Hawaii

Europe space telescope's sight restored after de-icing procedure

Swapping Bordeaux for Kent, climate change to shift wine regions: Study

Swiss Re warns insured disaster losses could double in a decade

Researchers harness the sun to produce hydrogen gas from water

Researchers challenge the limits of molecular memory, opening the door to the development of molecular chips

Artificial reef designed by engineers could protect marine life, reduce storm damage

AI predicts the taste and quality of beer

Cinnamic acid shows promise for opening a new developmental avenue in hair growth treatment

Corporations use government grants to lighten debt load

Using suction cups inspired by fish to listen in on whale conversations

Curbside collection improves organic waste composting, reduces methane emissions

New NASA software simulates science missions for observing terrestrial freshwater

Research shows even positive online reviews are a minefield for firms

Do food and drink preferences influence migration flows?

Early spring, earlier nesting birds

A nanoscale look at how shells and coral form reveals that biomineralization is more complex than imagined

Most states now have affirmative sexual consent laws, but not enough people know what they mean

Researchers a step closer to a cure for HIV

Bullseye! Accurately centering quantum dots within photonic chips

Researchers discover 125,000-year-old coastal ecosystem underneath spaceport in Kourou

Using 'time travel' to think about technology from the perspective of future generations

Despite 'deep state' fears, research shows federal workers are effective and committed, not subversive

In paleontology, correct names are keys to accurate study

How a Rare Islamic Astrolabe Helped Muslims, Jews and Christians Tell Time and Read Horoscopes

AI could make better beer. Here’s how.

Why are women cited less frequently than men?

Severe hurricanes boost influx of juveniles and gene flow in a coral reef sponge

Silicon spikes take out 96% of virus particles

Tiniest 'starquake' ever detected

xCT protein is key link in inhibiting pancreatic cancer growth and limiting mood disturbances

Large-scale animal study links brain pH changes to wide-ranging cognitive issues

Electron-bending effect could boost computer memory

Two coral snakes recorded battling for prey in a scientific first

Male and female crab spiders found to 'cooperate' to mimic a flower to fool prey and predators

How lizards avoid being killed by venomous snakes

How nature can alter our sense of time

Japan attempts to revive moon lander after second lunar night

How climate change could affect the microbes that ferment grapes and give wine its specific flavors

Euclid's sight has been restored

Study explores why Australians love going to the cinema

Saturn's moon Enceladus top target for ESA

Physicists demonstrate parity anomaly in a topological insulator

Research shows that five three-horned dinosaurs lived, and died, together

SMOS and Swarm team up to spot huge solar storm

Algorithms that predict crime are watching, and judging us by the cards we've been dealt

Survey study shows workers with more flexibility and job security have better mental health

The Body Shop shouldn't have failed in an age when consumers want activism from their brands. What happened?

Testing begins on sensitive neutrino detector for nonproliferation and fundamental physics

Discovery of amino acid unveils how light makes stomata open in plants

Why water must be at the heart of climate action

Accelerating China's transition to carbon neutrality and clean air

New method to measure entropy production on the nanoscale

Climate change will see Australia's soil emit CO₂ and add to global warming, research shows

This mega-city is running out of water: What will 22 million people do when the taps run dry?

How to Talk to Kids about Cancer

Bird flu found in dairy cows in Texas, Kansas and New Mexico

Highly efficient heterogeneous telomerization of 1,3-butadiene with methanol

Tests showed high levels of E. coli at Dallas' White Rock Lake after Plano sewage spill

How did nervous systems, with their incredible complexity, evolve across different species?

Unseen travelers: Dust storms may spread bacteria and fungi around the world

Researchers observe salt dissolution at the atomic level

How mobile apps can boost conservation and help communities in the Global South

Using nature to help the climate: Four ways that work

New nearby mini-Neptune exoplanet discovered

Biologists determine bacteria sense damage to relatives

Uncovering the mysteries of microproteins

Astronomers discover 49 new galaxies in under three hours

Pixelated non-volatile programmable photonic integrated circuits proposed by researchers in China

Mathematical innovations enable advances in seismic activity detection

Using mode-locked lasers to realize and study non-Hermitian topological physics

The Download: Adobe’s AI ambitions, and how work is changing

Why Some Songs Make Everyone Want to Dance

Invasive Pacific oyster proliferation during Blob marine heat wave portends similar events as seas warm

Meet the MIT Technology Review AI team in London

Scientists on the hunt for evidence of quantum gravity's existence at the South Pole

Albedo can reduce climate benefit of tree planting: New tool identifies locations with high climate-cooling potential

New roadmap to prevent pandemics centers on protecting biodiversity

Attacks on Diversity in Higher Education Threaten Democracy

Study considers ways to increase accessibility for all wildlife enthusiasts

New York City owl Flaco was exposed to pigeon virus and rat poison before death, tests show

One dead in rare US mountain lion attack

Indonesia hunts clues as study suggests Javan tiger may still exist

Tiniest 'starquakes' ever detected

How Adobe’s bet on non-exploitative AI is paying off

Italians' and Swedes' gestures vary when they tell stories, which may show cultures think differently about narratives

Crackdown on illicit drugs detects rise in 'designer' drug substitutes

Treatment for blindness-causing retinal detachment using viscous seaweed

Research lights up process for turning CO2 into sustainable fuel