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Gender representation key to women's job interest, study suggests

Women make up about half the U.S. population, yet remain a minority in many professions, such as politics, technology, science and academia.

New genome study rewrites the early history of grasses, the world's most important plant family

An international team of scientists, including Donald Danforth Plant Science Center member emerita Elizabeth "Toby" Kellogg, Ph.D., has produced a chromosome-level genome assembly that offers a new view of the earliest evolution of grasses, the plant family that includes many of

Was there really a female king in ancient Egypt 5,000 years ago? New study says yes

Meretneith was buried in a tomb fit for a male ruler. But for decades, debate has raged over her true royal status.

Structural study explains how cells stabilize protective membrane pockets

Our cells' membranes have many functions.

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.

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.

Forest fire smoke reduces bird diversity, study suggests

When forests burn, the direct consequences are obvious: houses go up in flames and habitats are destroyed.

Bamboo mass flowering and die-off can trigger ecological crisis and wildlife conflict, study warns

Synchronous flowering and die-off can open the door to invasive weeds, fuel wildfires, trigger rodent surges and push elephants into farmland, says Kerala Forest Research Institute study

Why does your brain mix up memories? A new study examines how memories are misplaced in your brain’s filing cabinets

Rather than simply forgetting a memory, your brain has likely misplaced it. Aging can make memory confusion worse.

Cancer-linked protein binds to chromosome in unexpected way, study finds

A new 3D structure of a cancer-linked protein bound to its cellular partner reveals details of how the protein binds to chromosomes and could offer insights for future disease treatments.

Physicists zoom into the birth of cosmic rainstorms with new CERN study

Scientists recreated cosmic rays in a massive underground particle collider.

Why do spruce take decades to reproduce? A genetic study offers some clues

New techniques have enabled researchers in Sweden to begin decoding how one of Northern Europe's most important coniferous tree species switches from growing branches to producing cones—their seed-bearing reproductive organs.

Physicists zoom into the birth of cosmic rainstorms with new CERN study

Every second, particles zip through your body at nearly the speed of light.

Compound in blueberries may help muscles burn fat, study finds

A natural compound found in blueberries and grapes helped muscle cells burn stored fat in lab tests, researchers found.

Primary school reading problems predict later reading anxiety, long-term study suggests

Western Australian author Hamish Kelly has struggled with reading for almost two decades. In his first of two books, he describes his experience of learning to read:

Inspiration alone won't solve Australia's teacher shortage, study reveals

A $10 million Australian government campaign celebrating inspirational teachers risked overlooking the workplace conditions driving educators from the profession, according to new research led by Curtin University published in the Journal of Education Policy.

Study reveals peatlands may have less capacity to store carbon than predicted

A new study has revealed that peatlands may break under their own weight before they reach their carbon storage potential.

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

Global warming is set to surpass the 1.5°C limit if governments worldwide fail to act.

Study of 1.9 million people finds a striking link between ADHD and gut problems

Researchers analyzing data from more than 1.9 million people found that ADHD is associated with substantially higher rates of digestive problems.

Scientists study 3,000 supernovas and discover that dark energy may be evolving

A catalog of almost 3,000 white dwarfs that exploded as type Ia supernovas after overfeeding on companion stars indicates that dark energy, the mysterious force accelerating the expansion of the universe, is changing over time.

New study offers a detailed look at how wildfire smoke impacts Reno's air quality

With Western wildfires increasing in size, duration and intensity, millions of Americans are now exposed to wildfire smoke each year.

Brain's ability to hear a musical beat remains distinctly human, study suggests

The seemingly trivial ability to hear a regular pulse in music is a remarkable—and perhaps distinctively human—feature of the brain.

Parent body of asteroid Ryugu formed early in solar system history, study finds

Until now, the timing of the formation of the asteroid, as well as the parent body, itself, had remained uncertain.

DRC’s cobalt exports contain unreported uranium – our study estimates the global nuclear risk

The amount of undeclared uranium from the DRC’s cobalt mines could – if processed – produce enough material for 600-1,500 nuclear weapons.

Cialis linked to higher glaucoma risk in large study

A large study of nearly 74,000 men suggests that long-term use of tadalafil, best known as Cialis, may be linked to a higher risk of glaucoma and other eye pressure problems.

Fear-based education around porn is failing young people, study suggests

England's approach to teaching young people about pornography may be doing more harm than good, according to new research from the University of Surrey. A new study argues that fear-based education is failing to reflect how teenagers actually encounter sexual media.

What really drives tourists to choose a hotel? New global study reveals the answer

Why do travelers choose one hotel over another, and what makes them return?

Reports of drug seizures by police rose during first year of decriminalization, study finds

People in Vancouver experienced an increase in police drug seizures during the first year of British Columbia's drug decriminalization pilot project, according to a Simon Fraser University study.

Having compassion for oneself is linked to well-being, study finds

Caring for others without caring for oneself is associated with lower levels of well-being and may not be sustainable, a new study found.

Canada's last epishelf lake is gone for good, study confirms

Canada's last epishelf lake drained into the Arctic Ocean following the 2020 breakup of the Milne Ice Shelf and will not recover, a new study confirms.

Study into career shocks finds what doesn't break expats makes them stronger

New research challenges the idea that career shocks are bad news for expatriate workers, finding that major personal, professional or societal disruptions can instead act as a catalyst for adaptation and resilience.

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Can Slow Aging and Extend Life Span, Mouse Study Suggests

Older female mice—equivalent in age to 60-year-old women—given daily injections of the active ingredient in Ozempic lived about 12 percent longer than animals that didn't receive the drug

Fresh laundry scent leads to higher spending on second-hand clothes, study finds

The scent of fresh laundry in a store encourages people to spend more on secondhand clothes than the scent of citrus or the typical scent of secondhand clothes does.

Study predicts large disparities in access to food, water and energy in 2050

How will global access to food, water and energy evolve in coming decades? A new study coauthored by MIT researchers suggests the answers could be very different depending on region, resource and income.

Study reveals another reason to save the world's trees

All over the world, from Oregon's old-growth forests to Queensland's eucalyptus groves, creatures depend on trees for shelter.

How studying astronauts could help tackle ageing on Earth

Spaceflight can reproduce some changes associated with later life within weeks, offering clues about muscle loss, frailty and recovery.

How studying astronauts could help tackle aging on Earth

Astronauts who undergo long-duration spaceflight aboard the International Space Station often return with health problems that resemble some age-related conditions in people on Earth.

Do black holes grow along with the universe? A new study says yes

We know the universe is constantly expanding.

Distracted dog walkers may be putting wildlife and livestock at risk, study finds

Dog walkers distracted by their phones, conversations or other demands can fail to notice their pets defecating, disturbing wildlife or approaching livestock, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

Crime is falling—but the public doesn't feel safer, UK study finds

Crime levels are falling for most offenses across the UK—but the public doesn't necessarily feel safer. It's a human trait to focus on frightening information in the news or on social media—but it could also mean that people are more fearful about crime than they need to be.

Exercise — and echocardiograms — in space protected astronauts’ hearts in study

If humans journey to Mars in 2035, exercise will be critical to keeping their hearts strong in microgravity.

You Don’t Have to Run Hard to Gain Benefits. New Study Says 10 Minutes of Very Easy Miles Offers Health Advantages.

Even near walking pace, running offers advantages for your health.

GLP-1-driven vitamin deficiency linked to rare brain disorder: Study

Researchers found a rare but potentially life-threatening brain disorder in a small number of people taking Ozempic, Wegovy and similar drugs.

AI updates can sometimes feel like breakups or losses, study finds

Artificial intelligence systems, particularly those powered by large language models and designed to communicate with users on a one-to-one basis, are increasingly used worldwide.

NASA, IBM launch new AI model for studying the moon

We've been studying the moon for a long time.

New MIT Study Explores Improving Autonomous Driving Tech By Letting The Car Tell You What It's Doing And Why

Researchers designed a program that could tell a human what it saw and what it was doing.

Twin study asks if immune systems are shaped by our genes or our lives

λ Snap – An inviting programming language for kids and adults for CS study

Article URL: https://snap.berkeley.edu/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49662214 Points: 174 # Comments: 109

Babies born to anaemic mothers have smaller brains, study finds

Key regions of the brain linked to movement, learning and emotions were affected and may lead to cognitive problems Babies born to mothers with anaemia have smaller brains, particularly in key regions linked to movement, learning and the regulation of emotion, according to a stud

Weight regain after diet pill use linked to rise in suicidal thoughts: Study

"It is likely to be connected in a complex way to the psychological and social elements related to failing to control one's weight."

Nyxoah (NYXH) Begins BREATHE Study. Can Real-World Evidence Drive Genio Adoption?

Nursing graduates face 'trial by fire' during rural program, study finds

RF Kuang's New Novel Takes On the Angst of a Diaspora Kid on a Study-Abroad Trip to Taipei

The Taipei Story author on how home, identity, and diaspora kid woes inform her latest work.

How 2 US, European Satellites Are Studying Hurricanes During El Niño

Last November, NASA and its European partners launched the Sentinel-6B satellite to improve hurricane forecasts, help protect infrastructure, and benefit commercial industries, including shipping.

Weird Myth That EV Batteries Die All The Time Refuted By Yet Another Study Conducted By Actual Scientists Who Didn't Graduate From Facebook University

Researchers tested the state of health on more than 500,000 EVs between 2022 and 2026, and found that after 31,000 miles, median SoH varied between 91% and 97%.

How two satellites are studying hurricanes during El Niño

In November 2025, NASA and its European partners launched the Sentinel-6B satellite to improve hurricane forecasts, help protect infrastructure and benefit commercial industries, including shipping.

AI ethics problem may lie with organizations, not engineers, study finds

AI engineers often recognize ethical risks associated with the systems they build, but many lack the authority, incentives and organizational support needed to act on them, according to new research from the University of Manchester.

Dementia prevention too heavily focused on personal choices, study finds

Virtually trying on clothes using AI can help cut fast-fashion waste, study reveals

Virtually trying on clothes could persuade more people to experiment with renting clothes.

ICE’s ‘Midway Blitz’ operation cost Chicago businesses $1.2 billion: Study

Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Chicago-area operation cost local businesses more than $1.2 billion last year, according to a new study.

STAT+: Roivant lung disease drug hits mid-stage study goals

These positive results could open up a new way to treat serious lung disease.

Europeans want a united Europe but question whether it can get there, study finds

A continent-wide crisis of confidence is creating fertile ground for far-right narratives of decline, report suggests Europeans overwhelmingly want a strong, united and independent Europe but question whether it can get there, according to a study that suggests a continent-wide c

STAT+: Neuromuscular drug from Novartis fails in key study, adding to pressure on company

A Novartis drug for a rare neuromuscular condition failed in a key study, the company's second major trial collapse in a matter of days.

AI-discovered lung drug reverses aging markers in study

An experimental lung disease drug developed using artificial intelligence showed promise in reversing biological signs of aging, pointing to broader potential use of the treatment, according to its developer.

STAT+: Novartis’ experimental cardiovascular drug fails a pivotal study

A closely watched cardiovascular drug from Novartis failed in a pivotal study, the company said Friday, a major blow to the firm.

Drug-resistant ringworm fungus has spread to 29 countries: Study

An itchy skin fungus that resists standard treatment has spread to 29 countries, and cases have tripled in just a few years.

Random rewards enrich classic game-theory insights

Games may be life with all the hard bits removed, but they provide a way to study why people make the choices they make.

Polarized trust in scientists driven by values, identity and politics

Trust in scientists in the UK is strong overall, with 63% indicating they have high trust in scientists in general—but a major new study finds this trust is closely shaped by people's values, identity and politics, showing some of the same patterns of division over science that h

Helium measurements clarify conditions seconds after the Big Bang

New observations of the composition of distant galaxies offer insights into the earliest phases of the universe and confirm decades of scientific understanding of the elements and particles produced by the Big Bang, according to a new study.

Reading app boosts kids' literacy

A new Flinders University study of primary school children shows a science-based digital phonics reading app can accelerate early reading while helping teachers quickly identify students needing extra support.

Germany's 15-year-olds post lowest PISA results since testing began 25 years ago

The PISA study regularly assesses 15-year-olds' ability to understand and solve real-life problems in reading, mathematics and science toward the end of their compulsory education.

Australia’s Indigenous population estimated at 2.2m before ‘demographic catastrophe’ of colonisation

Study finds earlier numbers were underestimated, suggesting impact of diseases and massacres were much greater than previously thought Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia before colon

Watch an Elusive and Ethereal Bigfin Squid Float Above the Seafloor Off Central California

This marks the first time the mysterious creature has been seen alive in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. It was spotted last month by scientists on an expedition to study marine life near underwater mountains

Popular sweetener byproduct damages DNA in human cells

Sucralose, the artificial sweetener used in Splenda, came under scrutiny after a study found that a related chemical damaged DNA and weakened the gut barrier in laboratory experiments. But later findings have complicated that alarming picture.

Scientists discover strange link between low vitamin D and pain

Low vitamin D levels may make recovery from breast cancer surgery more painful, according to a study of 184 women undergoing mastectomy.

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.

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.

Who really needs a heart calcium scan?

A 10-year study of more than 6,000 adults found that popular coronary calcium scans may add little to standard heart disease risk estimates for many people.

Unused natural gas behind NYC's $300 million waste of a potent greenhouse gas

Methane emissions from the New York City metropolitan area are largely driven by natural gas use, according to a new study published today in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics by researchers at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, part of the Columbia Climate School.

Active black holes reveal star-forming rings and shock waves in nine nearby galaxies

A new study of nine nearby galaxies has shown that actively growing supermassive black holes may contribute to, rather than prevent, star formation in their host galaxies.