New type of star gives clues to mysterious origin of magnetars

Magnetars are the strongest magnets in the universe. These super-dense dead stars with ultra-strong magnetic fields…

Scientists identify mechanism that explains the characteristic properties of 'strange metals'

For nearly 40 years, materials called ‘strange metals’ have flummoxed quantum physicists, defying explanation by operating…

Thousands flee wildfires in Canada's far north

Thousands ordered to flee wildfires advancing on one of the largest cities in Canada’s far north…

Hurricane heads towards Mexico's Baja California

Storm Hilary strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific on Thursday and was expected to further…

How microhabitat affects bacterial communities in a semi-arid ecosystem

Known as the living skin of dryland ecosystems, biocrust contains diverse soil microorganisms that are essential…

Research shows school principals preferentially contact students' mothers over fathers

When a sick child needs to be picked up from school, who is more likely to…

Why moths might be more efficient pollinators than bees and butterflies

If you’ve ever felt underestimated and ignored, spare a thought for your local moths. Honeybees, bumblebees…

Study shows pollutants are important to biodiversity's role in spread of wildlife diseases

Conventional wisdom among ecologists holds that the more species there are inhabiting an ecosystem, the less…

Without climate action, property values will take a hit from escalating wildfire risk and tree mortality, study finds

Earth’s rapidly changing climate is taking an increasingly heavy toll on landscapes around the world in…

Social scientists recommend addressing ChatGPT's ethical challenges before using it for research

A new paper by researchers at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) and Penn’s…