Sam's News — science — 2026-09-04¶
Science¶
7.5 AI Tool Maps Hidden Universe of Small Molecules¶
Researchers developed an AI tool to identify thousands of small molecules produced by the human body and gut microbiome that influence immunity and metabolism.
Sources: Phys.org RSS
7 Screening Suppresses Superconductivity in Magic-Angle Graphene¶
Researchers suppressed superconductivity in magic-angle graphene by screening electron interactions, resolving debate about the phenomenon's origin.
Sources: Phys.org RSS
Climate¶
7.5 El Niño to intensify, bringing warmer spring to Australia and New Zealand¶
The World Meteorological Organization warns that El Niño will intensify into a very strong event with major impacts on rainfall, temperature, and risks of floods and extreme heat in the Southern Hemisphere.
Sources: Phys.org RSS
7 Global warming trajectory exceeds 1.5°C target; UN climate talks planned¶
World climate projections indicate warming will exceed the 1.5°C target, prompting upcoming UN climate negotiations in the Pacific and Turkey.
Sources: Phys.org RSS
7 Record European wildfires burn 540,000 hectares during summer 2026¶
Europe experienced a record-breaking wildfire season with over 1,000 fires burning approximately 540,000 hectares since mid-June.
Sources: Phys.org RSS
Space¶
7 Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explosion Sent Infrasonic Waves Across North America¶
The May New Glenn rocket explosion at Cape Canaveral released ultra-low-frequency sound waves that traveled 1,000 miles to Texas, with energy equivalent to the 1986 Chernobyl reactor explosion.
Sources: Live Science RSS
6.5 Study reveals asteroid Bennu's surface is 50 times weaker than ground coffee¶
Research published in Nature Communications shows that asteroid particle shape and size predict tensile strength, with Bennu's surface being exceptionally fragile.
Sources: Phys.org RSS
Environment¶
6.5 Mediterranean wildfire risk can be reduced through mixed grazing and controlled burns¶
Collaborative efforts combining mixed grazing, controlled burns, and community engagement can help mitigate intensifying Mediterranean wildfires.
Sources: Phys.org RSS
Materials Science¶
6.5 Ultrafast Electrons Reveal Strong Radiation Signals in Common Semiconductors¶
Researchers using ultrafast lasers and electrons discovered unexpectedly strong radiation detection capabilities in standard semiconductors.
Sources: Phys.org RSS
Astronomy¶
6.5 Betelgeuse's Atmosphere Shows New Asymmetry Possibly Shaped by Companion Star¶
Observations with ALMA reveal that Betelgeuse's inner atmosphere has become spotty and asymmetric, with its companion star potentially influencing the pattern.
Sources: Phys.org RSS