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How prepared are you for a disaster?
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How prepared are you for a disaster?

This year's "super" El Nino means the U.S. will likely face a higher risk of stormy weather and flooding, so experts are recommending Americans stock up on food.And flooding is just one of the natural disasters people will face β€” many people are at risk of wildfires, power outages or earthquakes. While some disasters are unexpected, preparation can make a significant difference in how much they impact peoples' daily lives. Related stories14 of the deadliest natural disasters in historyThe devastating Nepal floods highlighted the danger of glaciers. Here's where the next disaster may occur.Extreme heat waves are making our cities buckle. Investing in urban nature is no longer optional.But is ...

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 15:01:33    β€’    Live Science
A 'reality check' for lab-grown human embryo models
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A 'reality check' for lab-grown human embryo models

University of Sydney researchers have developed a new way to test how closely lab-grown biological models resemble real human embryos, finding that while some models perform well, none yet fully capture the complexity of early human development.

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 15:00:29    β€’    Phys.org
Natural-material bricks aim to give urban birds alternatives to nesting with trash
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Natural-material bricks aim to give urban birds alternatives to nesting with trash

It's spring, and Australian birds are building their nests. But with what? Alongside grass and twigs, birds are collecting our trash. In 2023, a global study found litter in the nests of 176 different bird species, with common culprits including cigarette butts, plastic bags and fishing nets.

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 14:40:20    β€’    Phys.org
Uranium forms rare triple bond with carbon in newly isolated compound
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Uranium forms rare triple bond with carbon in newly isolated compound

In a study published in Nature Chemistry, an international team of researchers from Germany and the U.K., including chemists from The University of Manchester, has synthesized and characterized what they describe as the first isolable uranium Fischer-type carbyne, a compound in which carbon forms an unusual triple-bond interaction with uranium.

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 14:40:01    β€’    Phys.org
Protons ride moving waves to reach record energy with long-pulse lasers
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Protons ride moving waves to reach record energy with long-pulse lasers

Imagine a proton catching a wave and surfing it to gain speed. While the imagery may seem wild, the premise of laser-driven ion acceleration has promise as an alternative to conventional accelerators. However, the ultrathin targets used to drive this increase in ion energy are vulnerable to the weak prepulse that precedes the main high-intensity laser pulse, meaning an adaptation in the process is necessary.

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 14:20:08    β€’    Phys.org
A conservation success story for New Zealand's heaviest insect
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A conservation success story for New Zealand's heaviest insect

The success of a large-scale recovery program for wΔ“tāpunga/Little Barrier giant wΔ“tā, New Zealand's heaviest insect, has been officially documented in the New Zealand Journal of Zoology.

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 14:00:01    β€’    Phys.org
Are hypernovas real?
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Are hypernovas real?

Uneven supernova explosions may explain the unusual mix of elements in Milky Way stars once thought to be evidence of hypernovas.

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 14:00:00    β€’    Science News
Mathematicians and AI in behind-the-scenes battle over what’s true
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Mathematicians and AI in behind-the-scenes battle over what’s true

AI models are solving mathematics problems with increasing pace, and a technique called formalisation is key to demonstrating that their claimed solutions are indeed correct. But can we trust the formalisation process?

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 14:00:00    β€’    New Scientist
Two active magma reservoirs may lie beneath Masaya volcano, near 2 million people
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Two active magma reservoirs may lie beneath Masaya volcano, near 2 million people

Masaya volcano in Nicaragua sits within 13 miles (21 kilometers) of 2 million people and is a popular tourist destination due to its lava lake. Penn State researchers recently found evidence of two new magma sources under the active volcano, highlighting what they called the critical importance of understanding transitions in volcanic behavior and shallow magma processes, especially when they potentially pose hazards to local communities.

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 13:40:06    β€’    Phys.org
A laser that stays locked without active control
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A laser that stays locked without active control

EPFL researchers have developed a chip-based laser that keeps a very stable frequency across its tested operating range, without needing active electronic control. Their research is published in the journal Nature Photonics.

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 13:20:02    β€’    Phys.org
The vanishing of aurochs: Genetic evidence reveals multiple stressors at the same time
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The vanishing of aurochs: Genetic evidence reveals multiple stressors at the same time

Aurochs, the ancient ancestors of modern cattle, once roamed large parts of Europe, Asia and northern Africa. New research by an international team led by Lund University indicates that multiple factors contributed to their demise in northern Europeβ€”one of the first areas where they became extinct.

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 13:01:24    β€’    Phys.org
Nepal disaster highlights risks for NZ mountains
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Nepal disaster highlights risks for NZ mountains

Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) School of Earth and Environment senior lecturer Dr. Robinson was part of an international research team investigating the Aug. 26 disaster, when a massive rock and ice avalanche in the Himalaya rapidly transformed into a devastating debris flood.

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 12:40:05    β€’    Phys.org
NASA’s Roman telescope just opened its planet-hunting eye
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NASA’s Roman telescope just opened its planet-hunting eye

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has demonstrated remarkable pointing stability and given its powerful planet-imaging coronagraph its first look at the cosmos. The telescope can already stay locked on a target with precision comparable to aiming a laser at a dime from about 150 miles away. Its coronagraph also captured stars in the Large Magellanic Cloud, confirming that the instrument can produce focused images.

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 12:21:30    β€’    ScienceDaily