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Month: April 2026

Ecology

PFAS detected in dolphin milk may pass from mothers to calves

April 18, 2026 Phys Org

Researchers have found that a group of chemicals known as PFAS can be transferred from mother dolphins to their nursing calves, adding to the evidence that these persistent contaminants can be transferred from mothers to […]

Ecology

Warmer streams may be draining river food webs by sending more carbon into the air

April 17, 2026 Phys Org

Rising stream temperatures may be weakening the foundation of river food webs by altering how carbon moves through these watery ecosystems. In a new study published in the journal Ecosphere, researchers from Northern Arizona University […]

Technology

Scientists discover how to boost solid-state battery energy density and longevity

April 17, 2026 Tech Xplore

Imagine a battery that stores more power, lasts longer, and remains safe even under stress. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago have discovered how to […]

Ecology

Want to restore oyster reefs? Find a site where they don’t wash away or become buried under the sand

April 17, 2026 Phys Org

Restoring once abundant oyster reefs in temperate marginal seas such as the North Sea is a challenging task. New research by NIOZ marine ecologist Zhiyuan Zhao and colleagues shows that it is necessary to consider […]

Ecology

Parrots are not just mimicking words—they use proper names like humans to identify individuals

April 17, 2026 Phys Org

Like many animals, parrots make sounds that suggest they are talking with each other, maybe even calling out to a specific parrot. But do they truly have names in the same way people do? To […]

Technology

This AI mines the numbers buried in scientific papers and turns them into usable data fast

April 17, 2026 Tech Xplore

Numbers are the language of science—yet in research articles, they are often buried within the text and difficult to analyze. Researchers at Jülich have developed an AI system that automatically identifies these numbers, categorizes them, […]

Ecology

Saving coral reefs will require ruthless selection over generations to beat future heat waves

April 17, 2026 Phys Org

Assisted evolution could help corals survive future heat waves, but careful trait choice and strong repeated selection will be needed for it to be effective. As global temperatures rise, marine heat waves are becoming more […]

Ecology

How whaling evolved from its Basque origins into a vast global business

April 17, 2026 Phys Org

The earliest documentary evidence of organized whaling dates back to the 11th century in the Basque Country. From there, the activity spread rapidly across the ports of the Bay of Biscay, from Galicia to Labourd […]

Education

AI helps instructors give better feedback but can’t replace them, trial suggests

April 17, 2026 Phys Org

A randomized trial in a large economics course found that AI-mediated feedback improved students’ revisions when teaching assistants stayed in control. Artificial intelligence can help instructors write better feedback on student essays and improve learning […]

Ecology

Wild Canadian freshwater fish reveal opioid and antidepressant buildup downstream

April 16, 2026 Phys Org

Fish living downstream of wastewater treatment plants are accumulating antidepressants, opioids and other drugs of abuse in their bodies, according to a new study. Using a new analytical method they developed, a team of researchers […]

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