Physics
A single gene may shape the taste of tea
Functional verification of CsKNOX6. Credit: Horticulture Research (2025). DOI: 10.1093/hr/uhaf051 Tea (Camellia sinensis) is one of the most widely consumed ...
Mosquito reproduction may hinge on E93 gene that links blood meals to energy use
Mechanism of E93-mediated metabolic homeostasis in female A. aegypti mosquitoes after blood ingestion. Photo: Laboratory of Professor Zou Zhen. Mosquito-borne ...
Wind and solar parks exacerbate existing rural tensions over land use and political alienation, study finds
Photo: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The energy transition is inextricably linked to social, economic and political issues, especially in rural areas. ...
Exploring the origin of a distant Type Ibn supernova found far from its host galaxy
Composite Grian image of SN 2024acyl taken by Gemini-North Observatory on February 22, 2025. The position of SN 2024acyl is ...
Climate change and rising sea levels to worsen urban health risks in Mumbai
Temporal and spatial variations in rainfall and mortality in Mumbai, India. AThere is a positive correlation between June to December ...
Shouting at seagulls could stop them stealing your food, research shows
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Research shows that if you shout at seagulls, they are more likely to leave your food ...
Destroying crazy ant nest structure makes them vulnerable to pathogens
Tan crazy worker ants tend to the larvae. Photo: Edward LeBrun/University of Texas at Austin. Aggressive tan crazy ants are ...
Static electricity can remove frost from windows using little energy
Airplanes are usually defrosted by spraying them with antifreeze. Jaromir Chalabala / Alamy Static electricity can remove up to three-quarters ...
Africa’s drone wars are growing, but they rarely deliver victory
Photo: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain In the last decade armed drones have become one of the most visible symbols of modern ...
Fragments of Stone of Scone tracked down to reveal a hidden history
The Scone/Destiny Stone, now on display at the Perth Museum. Photo: Culture Perth and Kinross/Rob McDougall. The Scone Stone, also ...
