Events for “science”

“Parachute science” is failing the tropics, home to more than 80% of insect species

Insects quietly hold much of the natural world together, yet conservation efforts are overlooking the tropical regions where more than 80 percent of insect species live.

People who can't picture anything are rewriting the science of imagination

Article URL: https://dailyneuron.com/aphantasia-mental-imagery-brain-network/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49696453 Points: 172 # Comments: 244

Mizoram yields two new-to-science frog species, one hiding in plain sight

Duttaphrynus phawngpui and Ingerana aizawl named after Mizoram’s highest peak and its capital; one species was long mistaken for a widespread frog

Donor-funded science is rising in Brazil ― upending a long tradition

Nature, Published online: 14 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02829-2 Philanthropists are stepping up support for research in a country where scientists have relied on the government alone for funding.

Skipping showers is the latest trend. But is there any science to ‘pheromone’ maxxing?

Animals use pheromones as chemical messengers to attract a mate or mark territory. But human sweat is very different.

No cities on the moon — there isn't enough water, scientists say (op-ed)

The discovery of water at the poles of the moon has inspired speculation about whether we can build there – cities, industrial neighborhoods, places where people work and live.

Why NZ should redraw council boundaries to match our connections to the landscape

Reshaping local boundaries based on river catchments would make for a more cohesive approach to all aspects of water management – and how communities really live.

Where people go shapes urban mixing more than where they live, research finds

For millennia, people have been drawn to cities for opportunities, jobs and the possibility of sharing a sidewalk with diverse and interesting groups of people.

Opinion: Restoring public trust in science doesn’t have a simple solution. That’s OK

“Messaging can’t substitute for the relational infrastructure needed for building and sustaining trust,” write Michelle Groman and Caroline Montojo.

Two bizarre new forms of ice discovered that could exist deep inside planets

Crushing water to pressures in the millions of atmospheres has revealed two strange types of ice, which may form deep inside Neptune and Uranus

Scientists call for ‘emergency’ measures to save sea life from El Niño

Reducing fishing quotas, rescuing endangered species from the water and testing geoengineering could help soften ocean heat impacts from the record El Niño, some oceanographers argue

We’ve long thought that time has only one dimension. What if we’re wrong?

A second dimension of time has long seemed wholly incompatible with reality. But fresh insights involving black holes and quantum mechanics suggest it deserves another look

Reading for pleasure boosts memory, empathy and mental health

Fewer people are reading for pleasure, but getting lost in a good book has repeatedly been linked to substantial cognitive benefits

How I made a slime mould the protagonist of my new sci-fi novel

How do you get the science right in a sci-fi book? Columnist Annalee Newitz started by asking many kinds of researchers lots of very strange questions – and ended up in love with slime moulds

Jet-powered drones pose a new threat to Ukraine – can they be stopped?

Ukraine is racing to design faster, more capable interceptor drones to tackle Russia's new generation of jet-powered Shahed attack drones

Brain implant lets people with paralysis speak and gesture at the same time

Previous brain implants have enabled people with paralysis to either speak or move, but a new, larger one let them do both simultaneously via an avatar

A new biography of Stephen Hawking gets to grips with a complicated man

Graham Farmelo has written the first authorised biography of the famous physicist. He should be applauded for digging into various controversies – but could have gone further, says Jacob Aron

Meet the under-35s shaping the future of biotech

Every year, MIT Technology Review puts together a list of some of the brightest and best young minds working across science and technology.

Impact of colonisation on First Nations people far greater than previous estimates, research finds

From atomic vibrations to laboratory mechanics: Bridging 20 orders of magnitude in time

How can we predict the way a real material, such as a polymer, responds mechanically over timescales ranging from the ultrafast motion of atoms to the slow deformations measured in a laboratory? This is a deceptively difficult problem.

Light and nanomaterials could offer new method for detecting metal contamination in water

Access to clean water depends not only on preventing pollution but also on being able to detect contaminants quickly and reliably.

Hidden receptor interactions may explain past failures of brain disorder drugs

Metabotropic glutamate receptors, which are important but difficult drug targets, interact in surprisingly varied ways with their principal regulatory proteins, according to two new studies led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

Structural study explains how cells stabilize protective membrane pockets

Our cells' membranes have many functions.

Scientists discover dispersal mechanism and new gene family in harmful E. coli strains

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have identified how certain dangerous bacteria spread.

Anger, hope and compassion do little to spur more climate donations

Emotional mechanisms are frequently used to inspire good environmental behavior.

Singles in America survey reveals how relationships, marriage, money and family are changing

The Kinsey Institute released new data from its annual Singles in America survey, the nation's most comprehensive and longest-running annual study of single adults.

New light-emitting nanoparticles can detect subtle chemical differences

A team of researchers from University of Toronto Engineering has created a new type of dye-sensitized nanoparticle that can detect target chemicals at very low concentrations while also distinguishing between molecules with very similar shapes.

Researchers propose quantum Earth observation for photon-limited environments

Have you ever wondered what Earth observation satellites see when they look down at the deep ocean or a dense tropical forest during the dead of night?

Parakeets, male or female, love a good fight

In a study of monk parakeets, researchers at the University of Cincinnati and Duke University found that sex has little to no impact on who initiates fights, who is targeted or who rises in the dominance hierarchy.

Q&A: Is decentralized finance truly independent from traditional markets?

With the rise in popularity of the digital assets known as cryptocurrencies over the last decade, the idea of a decentralized financial system that operates outside traditional markets is gaining mainstream appeal.

Fictional framing blends reality with fantasy to help investors see possibilities—and buy into them

Picture yourself in a manufactured colony that orbits between Earth and the moon.

Tough vehicle and construction plastics dissolve into reusable material with low-waste method

A new recycling technique could help tackle a major challenge: breaking down some of the toughest plastics without generating large amounts of waste.

Researchers invent novel eDNA membrane to advance understanding of inshore fish diversity

Monitoring marine life helps scientists track ecosystem health, improve conservation and manage fisheries.

Scientists to probe the source behind a massive 1946 tsunami

Eighty years ago, a massive tsunami devastated parts of Hawaii, Alaska, Washington and Oregon following an earthquake off the coast of Alaska.

Indigenous Australian population was much larger than previously thought and decimated after First Fleet's arrival

Australia had a much larger Indigenous population before the arrival of Europeans than previously thought, according to new research.

Dense galaxies are carving out a bubble in the early universe

When JWST's first science results started rolling in, it was a triumph for scientific vision and persistence.

Australia must double down to meet our climate targets, new study shows how

Within the next five years, global warming is set to breach the 1.5°C threshold at the heart of the 2015 Paris Agreement. This will have dire consequences, from rapidly melting ice sheets to ghostly white coral reefs.

Responsibilities in close social relationships explain Eastern–Western cultural differences

Do you think that a person who reorganizes their life so that their aging parents can live with them would be likely to push another out of the way on the subway?

Just add fish: Scientists pursue more rice, less disease in Senegal paddies

Half smiling through crinkled eyes, Moussa Ndiaye, in his long tunic and skullcap, watched a combine harvest his northern Senegal rice paddy, where he expects a good haul—not just of grain.

Could the clues to ancient alien civilizations be hiding in moon dust?

Most of our experience with the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) has focused on capturing radio signals that alien species have sent out, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

What Is Math’s Mysterious Langlands Program Really About?

Hidden correspondences hint at a deeper structure to the mathematical universe. Our columnist unpacks one of those connections and asks mathematicians what they might mean. The post What Is Math’s Mysterious Langlands Program Really About? first appeared on Quanta Magazine

The Four-Color Theorem Gets a Rare New Proof

By revisiting the famous problem — which was controversially solved in the 1970s with the help of computers — mathematicians have gained important new insights into the nature of graphs. The post The Four-Color Theorem Gets a Rare New Proof first appeared on Quanta Magazine

Why Do These Fossil Shells Flip Their Spirals Every Few Millennia?

The mystery of the flipping foraminifera may conceal a rarely observed evolutionary process playing out across the planet. The post Why Do These Fossil Shells Flip Their Spirals Every Few Millennia? first appeared on Quanta Magazine

Black Holes or Black Hole Stars? Astronomers Spar Over Webb Telescope’s ‘Little Red Dots.’

The James Webb Space Telescope spots mysterious “little red dots” everywhere.

4 Ways to Rethink When Student Support Starts

4 Ways to Rethink When Student Support Starts Joshua.Bay Tue, 09/15/2026 - 03:00 AM New initiatives and research show how colleges can reach students earlier and extend support across more of their higher ed journey. Byline(s) Joshua Bay

Hikari no Yami Makes Official NYFW Debut With SS27 "Chapter 11: Parasite" Collection

Summary Hikari no Yami officially debuts its SS27 "Chapter 11: Parasite" collection during New York Fashion Week.Key collaborations highlight upcycled Alpha Industries military outerwear, Vanessa Vun ink-dyed shirtin and 3D-printed ALTER LAB footwear.

Papa Johns, Propaganda and Putin: How a MAGA Influencer With Ties to Russia Became Trump’s Arctic Adviser

The post Papa Johns, Propaganda and Putin: How a MAGA Influencer With Ties to Russia Became Trump’s Arctic Adviser appeared first on ProPublica .

Daily briefing: Skeleton teeth show evidence of the earliest known habitual drug use

Nature, Published online: 11 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02901-x Traces of the psychoactive compound arecoline suggest that two people regularly sucked on psychoactive betel nuts.

Author Correction: The molecular basis of force selectivity by PIEZO2

Nature, Published online: 10 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11079-1 Author Correction: The molecular basis of force selectivity by PIEZO2

Osteoporosis affects millions: could modified cells rebuild their bones?

Nature, Published online: 11 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02828-3 Small trial hints at regenerative potential of bone-seeking marrow cells.

NSF moves to overhaul funding approach in line with White House priorities

Nature, Published online: 11 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02892-9 The major funder of basic science has not said how its new initiatives will be funded — but staff worry streamlined approach will further squeeze cash for core sciences.

People trust scientists seen to be ‘on their side’, UK study finds

Nature, Published online: 11 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02883-w Politics and personal values influence people’s confidence in scientists, according to a report.

Successful early-career scientists rely on network of mentors

Nature, Published online: 11 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02827-4 Large networks are particularly beneficial to researchers in under-represented groups.

The super El Niño is already wreaking havoc: here’s what’s in store

Nature, Published online: 13 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02826-5 The extreme weather of this year’s mega El Niño could look different from past events.

Fraud sealed the fate of controversial zoologist Paul Kammerer — 100 years on, his ideas deserve revisiting

Nature, Published online: 14 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02851-4 After an eventful life in the limelight, the discovery of a manipulated specimen preceded the biologist’s death. Questions about his findings remain.

UK universities are on the brink — what is their greatest source of stress?

Nature, Published online: 14 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02608-z Nature asked eight leaders in higher education what they thought about the state of UK institutions. Here’s how they answered.

The pet trade puts reptiles and amphibians at risk: close legal gaps now

Nature, Published online: 14 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02852-3 Patchy legislation means that animals are routinely taken from their natural habitats and sold in other countries. Fresh national and international measures could help to stop this exploitation.

How is climate change affecting conifers and their ability to sequester carbon?

Nature, Published online: 14 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02847-0 Fresh evidence reveals that the interplay of several factors could affect the ability of these trees to grow.

The roots of astrology, the mysterious nature of time and more: Books in brief

Nature, Published online: 14 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02908-4 Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.

Encoded and non-genetic protein variants expand human functional proteome

Nature, Published online: 14 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11124-z Encoded and non-genetic protein variants expand human functional proteome

Cities and countryside are intimately linked — green initiatives must recognize that

Nature, Published online: 15 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02853-2 Urban areas depend on resources from the land that surrounds them. Managing regions in their entirety is the best way to avoid rural decline.

CRISPR crops are coming to Europe — why bolder would be better

Nature, Published online: 15 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02848-z For farmers and consumers to reap the benefits, guidelines for farming gene-edited plants must be implemented with careful thought.

Why the NIH must resist the metrics trap

Nature, Published online: 15 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02906-6 Why the NIH must resist the metrics trap

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Nature, Published online: 15 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02904-8 A wake-up call: diversify global research funding

Why Nepal floods resulted in a disaster even after satellites spotted danger

Nature, Published online: 15 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02907-5 Why Nepal floods resulted in a disaster even after satellites spotted danger

NASA’s Cargo-Moving Robotic Arm Named 300th IEEE Milestone

In the 1960s NASA began developing a system of reusable space shuttles to make its work more efficient and to reduce costs.

Workshops Educate African Researchers On How to Publish With IEEE

Many researchers and students in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda struggle to access and publish scientific and technical articles because of financial barriers including publishing fees and subscriptions to research libraries.

Five years into AUKUS, what do we have to show for it? We’ve measured progress on three key metrics

Though reliably measuring progress is difficult, it would be disingenuous to say Australia has nothing to show for its investments to date.

Unsustainable – or manageable? We don’t yet know how data centres will impact Australia’s environment

The data centre boom will mean more energy and water use. The real question is how the energy is produced – and where the water comes from.

Australia’s digital duty of care bill needs these three changes to tackle online child sexual exploitation

Tech platforms need to be responsible for reporting online child sexual exploitation rather than relying on victims to do so.

It’s been one year since Australia assessed its national climate risk. But have we listened?

Over the past 12 months, the federal government has approved multiple fossil fuel projects and cut climate science funding.

Australia’s female economists have been making history for nearly 150 years. It’s time we knew their stories

In a stubbornly male dominated field, how brilliant did a woman have to be to succeed?

1 in 3 uni students experience serious financial hardship. Could concession cards for all help?

The peak body for Australian universities says the measure would ease cost-of-living pressures for students.

Poetry is popular with young Australians, from pop-up readings to poetry slams

Young poets are performing at poetry slams, pop-up events and salons around Australia – and publishing, too. Who are they – and why is poetry so popular?

‘Buy now, pay later’ doesn’t feel like debt. For young people, that can be a big problem

A survey of young New Zealanders finds four in ten didn’t view buy now, pay later as debt. That perception can influence how they use it.

The case for NZ joining the UK in sanctioning Israel over illegal West Bank settlements

The government insists sanctioning Israel is too complex so close to an election. But New Zealand also has obligations under international law it shouldn’t ignore.

Coalition retains clear lead in Victorian Resolve poll, while federal polls are mixed

Labor is likely to lose the Victorian election, but it’s unclear whether the Coalition will be able to govern in majority or need support from One Nation.

Why the Supreme Court blocked Trump and the Postal Service from restricting mail-in voting for the midterms

An election law scholar explains the president’s effort to dramatically limit mail voting ahead of the midterm elections – and why the court decided to block it.

Our new research shows humans have maligned bandicoots for decades, making them more vulnerable to extinction

Humans have had a complex relationship with this marsupial, known for its pointy snout, thin tail and large hind feet.

How does unthinkable policy become inevitable? The ‘Overton window’ is one possible answer

It was once deemed crazy to get rid of protective tariffs. Privatising state banks was inconceivable. Both are now commonplace, but how does this happen?