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Rice farming for climate change adaptation in the Northeastern United States

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue 49, December 2025. In response to challenges posed by climate change, rice farming emerges as a strategic adaptation in the agriculture sector in the northeastern United States. Cultivating rice can diversify farming practices, create new sources of income, improve water …

Why Japan issued an advisory for a possible megaquake in the country's north

Japan issued a megaquake advisory Tuesday after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Japan's main island of Honshu, and just south of the northern island of Hokkaido. Damage from this quake was modest—34 mostly mild injuries and some damage to roads and buildings.

Ultra-thin nanomembrane device forms soft, seamless interface with living tissue

Researchers have developed a new class of ultra-thin, flexible bioelectronic material that can seamlessly interface with living tissues. They introduced a novel device called THIN (transformable and imperceptible hydrogel-elastomer ionic-electronic nanomembrane). THIN is a membrane just 350 nanometers thick that transforms from a dry, rigid film into an ultra-soft, tissue-like interface upon hydration.

New NASA sensor goes hunting for critical minerals

Cradled in the nose of a high-altitude research airplane, a new NASA sensor has taken to the skies to help geoscientists map rocks hosting lithium and other critical minerals on Earth's surface some 60,000 feet below. In collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the flights are part of the largest airborne campaign of its kind in the country's history.

K-DRIFT pathfinder: A compact telescope for observing faint galactic structures

Conventional telescopes are limited in detecting low-surface-brightness (LSB) structures, which are essential for studying galaxy evolution. Now, researchers have developed a new telescope system featuring a confocal off-axis design with three freeform mirrors, optimized for deep LSB imaging. This system enables astronomers to observe faint galactic features more clearly, revealing how galaxies evolve over time.

Small proteins, big impact: Why SUMO proteins are crucial for plant chromosomes

Cell division is essential for the correct transmission of genetic information. Each chromosome within a plant contains a centromere, a region that plays a central role in controlling chromosome movement during cell division. The kinetochore protein complex forms at the centromere and serves as an attachment site for microtubules. KINETOCHORE NULL2 (αKNL2) is a critical kinetochore protein that plays a central role in loading the centromeric histone H3 (CENH3) onto centromeres and in forming the kinetochore.

Geomorphological approach evaluates Galápagos watersheds

Galápagos is a living laboratory where every environmental decision matters. On Santa Cruz, the most populated island of the archipelago, freshwater is a limited and increasingly vulnerable resource due to urban growth, agricultural pressure, saltwater intrusion, and climate change. In this context, understanding how water behaves across the landscape becomes essential for water security.

Reclaiming control to build workforce resilience

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announced the publication of "Reclaiming Control: Autonomy as the Key to Workforce Resilience and Career Optimism," a new white paper by Karen Johnson, Ed.D. The report argues that restoring a sense of autonomy is essential to reducing record-high burnout and strengthening organizational resilience.

Environmental shifts and migration foster human cooperation, simulations suggest

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have demonstrated, through multi-agent simulations in a two-dimensional space, that the combination of environmental variability and human migration may foster the evolution of human cooperative behavior because their joint effect disrupts non-cooperative groups while facilitating the emergence of cooperative groups. The research is published in the journal Chaos, Solitons & Fractals.

The global plastic waste trade contributes to coastal litter in importing countries, study shows

The ubiquitous plastic beverage bottle makes up about half of plastic waste collected for recycling in the U.S. Most recycled plastic is processed domestically, but a portion is traded overseas. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign draws on citizen science data to investigate how the global plastic waste trade contributes to litter along coastlines and waterways in importing countries.

Social scientists say societal impact is the ultimate goal, finds global survey

A new white paper from Sage Publications reveals a gap between the aspirations for societal impact of social and behavioral science (SBS) researchers and the leaders and systems that govern their careers. While researchers worldwide are deeply committed to making a difference beyond academia, many see a disconnect between their goals and the incentive and reward structures shaped by universities.

A water-energy-food nexus framework for sustainable agriculture in water-stressed regions

A comprehensive systems analysis reveals that Pakistan's agricultural sector is on an unsustainable trajectory. Current input-intensive practices cannot meet future food security needs without increasing ecological stress. A new study published in Agricultural Systems presents the first quantitative framework for transitioning to sustainable agriculture through integrated water-energy-food (WEF) nexus management. This framework has broad relevance for semi-arid regions worldwide.

Lecture-based courses don't work for older adults, researchers warn

Learning later in life isn't just possible, it is important for good quality of life. It can boost memory, emotional well-being, and even a sense of purpose. A new study shows that older adults learn best when they're taught the same way that is best for younger people, with active participation, meaningful discussions, and material that feels relevant to their lives. The findings emphasize that the common method of lecture-based learning does not fit older adults' characteristics because it requires good memory and often feels irrelevant.

Online sharing can push us apart, but when it's authentic it can bring us together

We spend a huge part of our social lives online. Over five billion people scroll, post and comment on social media every day, using these platforms to keep in touch, share experiences and express themselves. Yet social media is often blamed for making us lonelier, more anxious and more competitive.

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