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Mitotype PCR genetic test results of bee specimens (feral and managed hives) are updated weekly.

Target goal of 1,000 hives to be tested in 2024.

New Scientist
- Hair conditioner made from wood is black and smelly, but eco-friendly
  Hair conditioner made using lignin, a polymer found in wood and bark, works just as well as a commercial product - as long as you don't mind the smell
- How one farm is testing multiple carbon-capture tricks all at once
  Rock dust, compost and biochar can all help capture carbon dioxide and boost crop yields when spread on soil – but researchers are discovering they may be even more effective when used in combination
- US stops sharing flu data with WHO amidst one of its worst flu seasons
  The US withdrawal from the World Health Organization formally takes one year, but the country has already stopped sharing influenza surveillance with the international body, which could impact the efficacy of the next flu vaccine
- The bold plan to bring back Tasmanian devils across mainland Australia
  Tasmanian devils are already being released inside predator-proof sanctuaries in New South Wales, and rewilding advocates believe they could suppress feral cats and foxes across the continent
- Time can move both forwards and backwards at the quantum scale
  Physicists use mathematical assumptions in many situations that forbid time from moving backwards – but that isn’t necessarily a reflection of quantum reality
Scientific American
- Texas Measles Outbreak Nears 100 Cases, Raising Concerns About Undetected Spread
  
  Low vaccination rates and undetected infections are driving the measles outbreak in West Texas
- "Diversity" Documents That Weren't about DEI Were Purged from OSHA Websites
  
  OSHA webpages removed for containing the word "diversity" had no relation to gender or racial diversity
- Why Emotional Sounds Translate across Culture and Language
  
  The sounds we make during emotional moments or when experiencing pain may not be arbitrary
- Feeling Overwhelmed by the News? Here’s How to Protect Your Mental Health
  
  An explanation of the science behind news fatigue, plus expert advice to take control and protect your well-being while staying engaged
- Why Is the Trump Administration Villainizing Mental Health Meds for Kids?
  
  A federal commission to examine U.S. chronic disease could undercut real treatment for kids with depression, ADHD and other mental health challenges
Science News
Fired federal workers share the crucial jobs no longer being done
Thousands of probationary federal employees received termination notices. Many were doing crucial work at science-related agencies.

Why some chaos-seekers just want to watch the world burn
A political scientist explains how a confluence of personality traits and perceived status loss can encourage some people to generate chaos as a solution to their woes.

The butts of these blowfly larvae mimic termite faces
The young of a mysterious blowfly species look — and smell — like the termites they hide among.

Buried Treasure Crossword
Solve our latest interactive crossword. We'll publish science-themed crosswords and math puzzles on alternating months.

Biological sex is not as simple as male or female
A recent Trump executive order defines sex based on gamete size. But the order oversimplifies genetics, hormones and reproductive biology.

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