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Month: September 2026

Ecology

Invasive little fire ants prefer cooked beef, seeds over tuna

September 15, 2026 Phys Org

If you are trying to detect or bait little fire ants in your backyard, scientists at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa suggest swapping tuna for cooked beef and sunflower seeds. The study, published in […]

Ecology

Young European shags reveal how first winter experiences may guide migration

September 15, 2026 Phys Org

Should I stay or should I go? What determines whether birds migrate for the winter? This is one of the questions explored in a new doctoral thesis by Cassandra Ugland from NTNU’s Department of Biology. […]

Ecology

Small farming management changes could help protect birds under threat

September 15, 2026 Phys Org

New research from the University of Aberdeen and Edinburgh Napier University has found that simple changes to the timing of conservation measures on farmland could significantly improve protection for some of the U.K.’s most rapidly […]

Technology

Rocket experiment tracks how liquid metal solidifies in microgravity

September 15, 2026 Tech Xplore

Scientists have used an X-ray detector on a sounding rocket, a type of research rocket that flies to the edge of space, then returns to Earth within minutes, to document metal dendrites—the branching structures that […]

Education

One in three uni students experience serious financial hardship. Could concession cards for all help?

September 15, 2026 Phys Org

Last week, the peak body for Australian universities called on the federal government to introduce concession cards and further discounts for all domestic university students.This article was originally published on this website.

Ecology

For many group-living females, breeding and raising young are shared endeavors

September 15, 2026 Phys Org

Some female animals living in groups raise offspring that are not their own, sometimes without reproducing themselves. While the behavior of cooperatively breeding species is well documented, some aspects remain poorly understood.This article was originally […]

Education

Global commission launches to rebuild trust in science and protect academic freedom

September 15, 2026 Phys Org

In an era marked by social, economic, environmental, technological and political tensions, academic institutions can help societies navigate complex health challenges and generate sound, evidence-based solutions. But the steady decline in public trust in science—and […]

Internet

Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow?

September 15, 2026 Tech Xplore

Millions of students every day turn to AI chatbots for help with schoolwork, emotional support and personal advice—often unaware of where their conversations and other personal information end up.This article was originally published on this […]

Technology

Observing Earth from orbit is unpredictable and messy: Could ‘liquid’ AI clear the view?

September 14, 2026 Tech Xplore

Monitoring Earth from above is a messy, inconsistent business. Clouds can block a satellite’s view, the angle of the sun can create huge shadows, and orbital paths might not take a system across the same […]

Ecology

Parakeets, male or female, love a good fight

September 14, 2026 Phys Org

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 […]

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