Dead young southern right whales have been found on the coast of Argentina's Chubut province for several months. The scale of the phenomenon is large enough that scientists have launched detailed investigations. The cause of the animals' deaths remains unknown.
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The surface temperature of the Pacific during the ongoing El Niño has exceeded the previous record set in 2015, and the phenomenon has not yet peaked. Scientists warn that the enormous amount of additional heat could contribute to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people by early 2027. Forecasts point to extreme mortality linked to the effects of this climate phenomenon.
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The IMGW has handed over the construction site to the contractor for the renovation of the High Mountain Meteorological Observatory on Śnieżka, the highest peak in the Karkonosze Mountains. The work will cost nearly 25 million zloty. Initial construction work is set to begin shortly.
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The transition from September to October marks the migration period for Asian ladybugs, which seek warm crevices for overwintering and gather on building walls and windows. Unlike native ladybugs, their Asian relatives can trigger allergic reactions and worsen asthma symptoms. It's worth sealing gaps and windows to keep the insects out of your home.
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A new "Planetary Health Check 2026" report finds humanity has already exceeded 7 of 9 planetary boundaries that define safe conditions for life on Earth. Scientists warn that global warming is accelerating rapidly and ecosystems' capacity for self-regulation is clearly weakening.
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Polish scientists have developed a GIS-based tool that accelerates monitoring of heritage sites' condition and documenting damage from disasters. The solution is meant to support conservators in making decisions about protecting cultural heritage. The tool fits into a growing trend of using modern technology in managing urban and historical spaces.
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The AlphaFold database — created by an AI system to predict protein structures — has been expanded to include protein complexes of common viruses. The predictions may help prepare for future pandemics, though scientists caution they require confirmation through experimental research. The report appeared in Nature.
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Researchers developed a platform that allows different laboratory devices to communicate with each other and be remotely controlled by an artificial intelligence agent. The solution is intended to streamline and accelerate scientific research. Results were published in Nature.
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Nearly 950 AI agents based on the Claude model analyzed over 200,000 reverse transcriptases and identified a previously undescribed ART system. Anthropic compares the discovery to the breakthrough that was CRISPR. The biological function of the new system and its practical applications remain unknown.
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A NASA satellite captured on August 29 vast expanses of open water less than 60 kilometers from the North Pole — instead of solid ice cover, numerous ice floes separated by water channels are visible. Prof. Julienne Stroeve of University College London assessed that the scale of ice gaps is exceptionally large, though a similar phenomenon was observed in September 2016. Scientists note that the image does not yet indicate record-poor conditions for Arctic sea ice.
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A major Danish study found that children diagnosed today with ADHD or autism are more similar to peers in the general population than children diagnosed 10 years ago. This suggests the rise in diagnoses stems partly from broader recognition of disorders and changes in diagnostic criteria, not solely from an actual increase in cases. The results may help explain the global trend of growing neurodevelopmental diagnoses.
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Researchers discovered that the brain has a built-in "consensus-building" mechanism between areas processing the same image. Matching signals between two visual areas persist longer, while conflicting ones fade quickly. This mechanism may explain how the brain combines multiple specialized inputs into one coherent image of the world.
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Scientists demonstrated that multiple time crystals within a semiconductor can synchronize their oscillations—similar to pendulum clocks that gradually begin ticking in rhythm. The coupling is carried by spin-polarized electrons, allowing time crystals separated by 40 micrometers to synchronize to a common frequency. The discovery may aid in creating future spin-based devices.
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Scientists identified genes responsible for flatworms' ability to regenerate brain tissue. These animals use stem cells to rebuild damaged nerve tissue. Understanding this mechanism may open new possibilities for treating nervous system disorders in humans.
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As temperatures drop, centipedes seek shelter in human homes, choosing damp basements and dark corners. Though they do not bite, contact with them can trigger allergic reactions and skin irritation. Experts advise avoiding touching these arthropods with bare hands.
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According to Climate Impact Lab analysis, this year's El Niño could increase days with extremely high temperatures by 44 percent. The greatest threat affects Africa and Asia: Nigeria alone could see over 31,000 additional heat-related deaths, and the entire Sahel region about 66,000. El Niño, typically lasting 9 to 12 months, raises air temperatures and intensifies extreme weather.
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Scientists announce a transplantology revolution through xenotransplants — organs from genetically modified pigs. According to researchers, eliminating organ shortage will open completely new medical possibilities. The breakthrough could radically transform transplant surgery worldwide.
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Astronomers have for the first time identified radio signals originating from a specific exoplanet—the phenomenon results from the planet's magnetic activity, not from alien civilisation. Similar signals had previously been recorded, but never before attributed to a specific celestial body outside the Solar System.
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Data presented by NPR in six graphics show the scale of disruption to National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding under Trump: laboratories are closing, scientists are losing jobs, and research projects are being halted. These changes are hitting the entire US biomedical research community.
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Texas surpassed all other US states to become the largest producer of electricity from solar farms. Paradoxically, the state is also the center of oil extraction in the United States. Texas's solar boom is driven by cheap land, abundant sunshine, and favorable local policies.
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