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Is history a school subject in crisis? New research shows it isn’t, at least not yet
There are fewer students continuing to study history in Year 12 than ever before. But that doesn’t mean they don’t value it.
Indictments against a top extremism researcher and the SPLC force a reckoning on research ethics – an extremism scholar reflects on the field’s challenges
Indictments of a longtime extremism researcher and her former organization raise a crucial question for researchers in the field: What are the ethical limits on research about often-dangerous groups?
Women face bans on research underground — here’s how to modernize the system
Nature, Published online: 27 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02679-y In many countries, female engineers are barred from entering deep mines to carry out studies. Differentiating risks can increase access while protecting safety.
Will Meta’s deal make social media safe for kids? Researchers are dubious
Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02733-9 Nature talks to specialists about the changes coming to Facebook and Instagram, and whether there’s evidence they will help.
Our Research Shows How Just One Security Camera Cuts the Risk of Break-Ins
Studies show a single well-placed security device makes a world of difference when it comes to deterring burglars.
Sleeping in on weekends is good for the heart: What research has shown
Study finds that catching up on sleep at weekends is linked to a lower risk of hypertension.
A winner, a loser, and a mid-stage signal from a major cardiology research conference
The mental health system after Lindsay Clancy, pushing boundaries for new radiopharmaceuticals, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Researchers unveil sustainable spirulina solution to vitamin B12 deficiency
Researchers have produced a form of Spirulina containing biologically active vitamin B12 at levels comparable to beef.
Critics claim trans people 'defy biology.' New research suggests otherwise
Public debate surrounding transgender and gender-diverse (trans) people often centers on one fundamental question: What makes someone trans?
His Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Was Widely Celebrated. Auditors and Experts Found Major Flaws.
The post His Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Was Widely Celebrated. Auditors and Experts Found Major Flaws. appeared first on ProPublica .
Critics claim trans people ‘defy biology’. New research suggests otherwise
A new study in twins shows the likelihood of being trans is influenced by your genes.
Jason Arday accuser given three-month teaching ban but can continue research
Nathan Cofnas told by Ghent University to work remotely as US ambassador claims credit for lifting of suspension Prof Jason Arday’s accuser Nathan Cofnas has been barred from teaching on Ghent University campus for three months but has been allowed to continue his research positi
Researchers followed 400,000 kids for 20 years and found a lasting pre-K advantage
A 20-year study of 400,000 students found that children who attended public school pre-K earned better grades and test scores through high school than those in other childcare settings.
Dog-friendly dining isn't just a trend, it's good for business, new research shows
Restaurants that go beyond simply allowing dogs on patios by offering dedicated menu items for them can significantly boost customer traffic, spending and word-of-mouth, according to new research from Toronto Metropolitan University.
Communicating uncertainty in research is hard, so we worked on how best to do it – here’s what you can watch out for
Uncertainty is part of the scientific process, and it’s not a bad thing – it’s where future discoveries can happen.
Attimet (YC F24) Is Hiring Members of Technical Staff – Engineering and Research
Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/attimet/jobs/6btZFDg-member-of-technical-staff-engineering Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49481423 Points: 0 # Comments: 0
Dolphin dies from H5 bird flu in SA as researchers withdrawn from sub-Antarctic island over ‘psychosocial risk’
Expeditioners at research station on Macquarie Island will be evacuated over possible ‘psychological stress’, while 100 dead little penguins found on Tasmanian island Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A dolphin has died from H5 bird flu in South Austral
Australia to evacuate sub-Antarctic research base over bird flu fears
Australia said Friday it would evacuate workers from a research station on a remote island over the "psychosocial" risk posed by a potential outbreak of the highly contagious H5N1 avian influenza.
Researchers get two genetic codes to work at the same time
The genetic code is what life everywhere uses to convert the information contained in DNA into specific protein sequences.
Housing may shape death risks for low-income older renters
For low-income older adults, where they live may affect how long they live, according to new research from Washington University in St. Louis.
An Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI
Given 10 benchmarks for specific misaligned behaviors, the automated systems were able to improve performance on every single one without degrading overall performance.
41% of surveyed Australian teens now get their news from AI: new research
Al tools are now the second most common way young people proactively seek out news.
Meta Security Researcher's AI Agent Accidentally Deleted Her Emails
Article URL: https://au.pcmag.com/ai/116091/meta-security-researchers-ai-agent-accidentally-deleted-her-emails Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49506655 Points: 14 # Comments: 5
Security researchers find surveillance implants in Chinese-made routers sold worldwide — three different backdoor-like implants hidden in firmware
Security researchers have found three different backdoor-like implants hidden in firmware for routers manufactured by Shenzhen Zhibotong Electronics, better known as ZBT.
Terminal-Bench-Science: Evaluating AI agents on scientific research workflows
Article URL: https://www.terminal-bench-science.ai/announcement Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49472820 Points: 95 # Comments: 29
Bitcoin researchers propose quantum fix that would not crowd out transactions
The SHRINCS proposal would let bitcoin transactions use larger, quantum-resistant approvals while preserving more network capacity than existing post-quantum signature designs.
Researchers reveal the unique 'tagging' mechanism that guides the sleeping brain in remembering key thoughts
Why do we remember certain moments while forgetting others?
MIT's Ad Hoc Committee on AI Use in Teaching, Learning, and Research Training
Article URL: https://aiandeducation.mit.edu/report/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49464314 Points: 38 # Comments: 23
Researchers traced the American West water crisis to just 122 companies
As some of the largest water reservoirs in the United States plunge to record lows, drought isn’t the only factor to blame.
Does AI shape decisions before we do? Researcher questions what 'human in the loop' really means
Artificial intelligence is often discussed with a simple safeguard in mind: Keep a human in the loop. But what happens when AI is already shaping the information, options and recommendations that inform a decision?
IEEE Engineering Summit Supports Bhutan’s Digital Transformation
In collaboration with the Kingdom of Bhutan government, IEEE recently introduced its Engineering Education, Research, and Innovation Summit.
Using nuclear waste to power space missions
Nature, Published online: 26 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02514-4 Researchers plan to use radioactive isotopes to power systems on a future Mars rover.
The Moderna cancer vaccine offers hope — now we must speed up personalized therapies
Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02680-5 A positive trial holds promise for treating people with cancer. More research is needed to get effective vaccines to the clinic.
This Website Is the Most Reliable Tool for Looking Up Flock Cameras Near You
I start all my Flock research with this database, and you should, too.
Scientists discover massive 'thermal anomaly' beneath the surface of Mars
New research into the interior of Mars further emphasizes that the Red Planet is a world of two very different halves.
Deep Inside a Spanish Cave, Roman Women May Have Worshipped a Mysterious Goddess
Best known for its Paleolithic art, Valencia’s Cova de les Dones also contains a Roman sanctuary where researchers say women appear to have played an active role in the worship of a female deity
Historical Pollution, Not Current Industrial Emissions, Damaged the World's Largest and Oldest Collection of Ancient Rock Art, Study Suggests
Researchers say that past exposure to sulfur dioxide is likely to blame for the increased porosity of the Murujuga rock art created by the Ngarda-Ngarli people tens of thousands of years ago
For Many Americans, Covid Is Still a Chronic, Disabling Disease. These Scientists Are Working Tirelessly to Bring Them Relief
Long Covid saps the strength and vitality of patients, who have little recourse to fight it. A team of specialists—including an afflicted researcher working mostly from her bed—is looking for answers
Would You Eat a Cookie Made From Upcycled Plastic? Scientists Propose a New Way to Deal With Waste and Provide Food in Extreme Environments
A team of researchers programmed yeast to turn broken-down plastic and agricultural waste into sweet treats called µBites. They might come in handy during deep-space missions or in disaster zones, although some critics say the food is impractical
Meet the Newly Discovered Fuzzy Fish Species Named After Mr. Snuffleupagus From 'Sesame Street'
The ghost pipefish's scruffy appearance probably helps it look like floating algae, allowing it to blend in with its environment. Researchers had been on the hunt for this strange creature for years after first spotting one more than two decades ago
Archaeologists in Denmark Discover Rare Fragments of 1,300-Year-Old Clothing Preserved Inside a Viking Age Grave
Researchers found the textile traces on a pair of metal brooches. When the accessories corroded, they released metallic salts that inadvertently preserved the fabric for centuries
Your waist size may reveal health risks BMI misses
A simple waist measurement may be nearly as effective as more complicated methods for detecting unhealthy levels of body fat. Researchers also found that BMI alone missed many people with obesity, suggesting waist size could provide an important warning sign.
Australia’s red soil may be hiding a massive clean energy source
Researchers have discovered that Western Australia’s iron-rich rocks can naturally generate hydrogen and that the process may be boosted to produce much larger amounts.
IBM quantum computer solves classically intractable problem in 15 minutes
IBM and University of Chicago researchers have completed a quantum computation that leading classical methods could not practically reproduce.
Human-driven fires have shaped the Amazonian forest for over 10,000 years
New research is dismantling the longstanding myth of the "pristine" Amazon.
Rocky Mountain find reveals new funnel-web spider far from its Northwest relatives
Researchers at the University of Idaho have identified a new species of spider in the mountains of northern Idaho and given it a name that pays tribute to the university itself: Hexura vandal.
Caught right-handed: Mystery of coiling snake embryos explained
An international team led by Canadian researchers has found evidence explaining why snake embryos form a curious spiral. This ability to coil as embryos enables snakes to hatch with the longest bodies of all vertebrates.
Tiny mirror that controls light in 3D could make microscopes smaller and faster
Researchers use tightly focused laser beams to image biological samples, shape materials with microscopic precision and generate displays.
Solar orbiter detects ion sorting at the solar wind's magnetic boundary
A Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) study of data from the European Space Agency's (ESA) Solar Orbiter gives the most detailed view of the heliospheric current sheet (HCS) to date.
Where and when to see 2027’s ‘solar eclipse of the century’
The total solar eclipse on 2 August 2027 is due to be the longest one until the year 2114, and researchers, eclipse chasers and tourists alike are on the edge of their seats
Student Parents in Texas Unaware of Key Supports
Student Parents in Texas Unaware of Key Supports Joshua.Bay Mon, 08/31/2026 - 03:00 AM Priority registration and campus liaisons can ease barriers for student parents. New Trellis Strategies research finds many in Texas don’t know they exist. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
Study: Blue light impairs the eye's ability to distinguish fine detail most
Article URL: https://research.uga.edu/news/blue-light-has-a-surprising-effect-on-your-eyes-study-finds/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49507121 Points: 63 # Comments: 39
Spain’s Sanchez says Russia, Israel spread disinformation on Ceuta crisis
Sanchez cited EU research which had found that Russia and Israel both spread disinformation during the crisis.
Physicists finally put Feynman's path integral to the test
For nearly 80 years, physicists have relied on a thought experiment created by Richard Feynman to predict how quantum particles behave. For the first time, researchers in China have tested this trick directly in the lab.
Scientists turn one of the hardest plastics to recycle into high-performance engine lubricant
Researchers have discovered a way to turn notoriously difficult-to-recycle PVC plastic into a key ingredient used in high-performance lubricants such as engine oil.
How everyday household tasks impact relationships
The physical, cognitive and emotional loads of running a household should be recognized when examining the health of a couple's relationship, new research has found.
New method tests magnet-powered braking for safer, more reusable spacecraft reentry
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a new system to test magnetohydrodynamic aerobraking for spacecraft reentering the atmosphere.
Food garden or swimming pool? South Africa’s water crisis isn’t just about a shortage. It’s about equality
South Africa is running short of water, but new research finds scarcity is only part of the problem: water is also not being shared fairly among those who need it.
Takeaway cups may be releasing microplastics into your coffee
Single-use paper cups used for takeout coffee and other beverages release millions of microplastic particles when exposed to hot liquid, University of Queensland researchers have found.
Nano-sandwich photocathode improves solar conversion of CO₂ into ethanol
Czech researchers at Charles University in Prague, led by Pavla Eliášová, have developed an advanced photocathode that helps convert the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into pure ethanol using sunlight.
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VENTUROUS exhibition charts a decade of innovative design research and practice from RMIT PhD alumni in Architecture & Urban Design.
Rethinking bluegreen aphid control as insecticide resistance spreads
When an insecticide application fails to control bluegreen aphid, application conditions may not be the only cause. Research has identified resistant populations across southern Australia, confirming that repeated reliance on broad-spectrum insecticides is no longer sustainable.
‘Must I take all my antibiotics?’ Why infectious disease experts are rethinking this longstanding rule
For some illnesses, shorter courses of antibiotics work just as well as longer ones, but researchers are still working out the ideal timescales for many infections – and it may not line up with when you feel better.
Stockholm syndrome isn’t a diagnosis – so why do we still treat it as one?
More than 50 years on, Stockholm syndrome still isn’t a real diagnosis – and some researchers want the term retired for good.
Groundbreaking treatments and vaccines offer hope in fight against cancer
There have been several promising developments lately in cancer research and treatment, including a new drug approved by the FDA this week for advanced pancreatic cancer. William Brangham reports.
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Research is a structured and active process of analyzing, testing, interpreting, and solving, ultimately leading to knowledge that can be considered disruptive.
The U.S. relied on these science advisers. Then the Trump administration cut them
The federal government recruits top experts to volunteer to advise on pressing research issues of the day. Since President Trump took office, hundreds of these experts have been dismissed.
Honey bees can serve as sentinels for environmental health
Honey bees (Apis mellifera) are widely known as essential pollinators, but researchers using a "One Health" approach have also identified them as biological sentinels of environmental health.
Germany news: Sick leave wage bill doubles in 15 years
German firms paid out a record €86 billion in wages to employees on sick leave last year, according to new research. Meanwhile, dozens of firefighters tackled a blaze at a refugee home in Berlin overnight. DW has more.
Breathable smart sensor developed for real-time hazardous gas detection on masks
A research team led by Sungwon Lee, a professor in the Department of Physics and Chemistry at DGIST, developed a hierarchical nano-on-nano structure by directly growing graphene nanowalls (GNWs) on polymer nanofibers and successfully used the structure to enhance the sensing perf
Motorboat noise stunts growth and impairs predator escape in reef fish, study shows
Coral reef fish that are exposed to motorboat noise grow up smaller and less able to dodge predators, new research shows.
Eating more ultra-processed foods may raise prostate cancer risk by 30%
Ultra-processed foods make up a huge share of the American diet, and new research suggests they may carry another serious health risk for men.
Nano-antennas make living cells light up brighter and faster
Researchers at Delft University of Technology have demonstrated for the first time that nano-antennas can enhance the fluorescence of proteins in living human and other mammalian cells.
Caá Porá Arquitectura creates teaching pavilion in the Amazon rainforest
Ecuadorian studio Caá Porá Arquitectura has worked with the local community to construct a pavilion in the Amazon rainforest that allows researchers to get a new perspective of the landscape in Pacto Sumaco, Ecuador.
The Benefits of Walking for Longevity
The benefits of walking are well known, but research suggests that doing this simple, accessible exercise regularly may also help you live longer.
Self-blinking 'fairy lights' allow DNA to be imaged at almost double-helix-width resolution
Researchers have developed fluorescent molecules that permit imaging of how DNA is packaged inside living cells at unprecedented resolution and, in preserved cells, at a resolution close to the width of the double helix itself.
Why Was This 17th-Century Polish Woman Buried With a Padlock on Her Toe and an Iron Sickle Across Her Neck?
New research suggests that the people who buried the young woman took precautionary measures to stop her from coming back to life and exacting revenge on them
Kicking goals for junior sport culture
New research on improving behavior in youth sports calls for a move beyond trying to fix individual parents' and coaches' behavior to instead address the sporting culture in which behavior is learned, reinforced and normalized.
Inspired by nature, scientists engineer tiny 'nitrogen factories' that could help future cereal crops
As fertilizer prices remain elevated, researchers at South Dakota State University are developing an innovative solution to corn's nitrogen supply problems by taking inspiration from an ancient Mexican variety and root nodules found on soybeans.
Aside from the monsters, Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey' realistically depicts a civilization collapsing due to climate change. Do we face the same?
New research finds the Bronze Age collapse of civilization emerged from water scarcity. Are droughts today pushing us toward a collapse of our own?