Optics & Photonics
Bright squeezed vacuum reveals hidden quantum effects in strong-field physics
In a new study published in Nature Physics, researchers have demonstrated that quantum light, particularly bright squeezed vacuum (BSV), can drive strong-field photoemission at metal needle tips.
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Planetary Sciences
Theia and Earth were neighbors, new research suggests
About 4.5 billion years ago, the most momentous event in the history of Earth occurred: a huge celestial body called Theia collided with the young Earth. How the collision unfolded and what exactly happened afterward has ...
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LHAASO conducts all-sky search for exploding primordial black holes
Primordial black holes (PBHs) are black holes theorized to have formed shortly after the Big Bang. Compared to black holes emerging from collapsing stars, PBHs could have very different masses, ranging from very small to ...
Dusty star-forming galaxy at high redshift discovered
An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new dusty star-forming galaxy at high redshift. The newfound galaxy, designated AC-2168, was detected using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array ...
Airborne sensors map ammonia plumes in California's Imperial Valley
A recent study led by scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California and the nonprofit Aerospace Corporation shows how high-resolution maps of ground-level ammonia plumes can be generated with airborne ...
Earth Sciences
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Not just stomata: Hidden water regulation mechanism could help crops survive drought
Cornell researchers have discovered a previously unknown way plants regulate water that is so fundamental it may change plant biology textbooks—and open the door to breeding more drought-tolerant crops.
Plants & Animals
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Nighttime phone use linked to higher levels of suicidal thoughts in high-risk adults
Patterns of smartphone use and their impact on mental health are being extensively studied due to the growing dependence of the device in people's lives.
Fluoridated water linked to better adolescent school achievement
Children exposed to recommended levels of fluoride in drinking water show modest cognitive advantages in secondary school, with no clear evidence of harm to cognitive functioning around age 60, according to researchers at ...
Redheads face impaired wound healing: MC1R dysregulation to blame, but a new treatment might help
Chronic wounds (CWs), like diabetic ulcers or pressure sores, are a major health care challenge, especially in the elderly. These wounds, marked by persistent inflammation, often lead to infection and poor patient outcomes. ...
Engineers repurpose a mosquito proboscis to create a 3D printing nozzle
When it comes to innovation, engineers have long proved to be brilliant copycats, drawing inspiration directly from nature. But now some scientists are moving beyond simple imitation to incorporating natural materials into ...
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Medical Xpress
Nighttime phone use linked to higher levels of suicidal thoughts in high-risk adults
Underlying cause of Gulf War illness confirmed
Engineered immune cells target and destroy glioblastoma in animal models
Avian flu warning system alerts for cross-species transmission
Depression tied to immune system imbalance, not just brain chemistry
Gene scissors in camouflage mode help in the search for cancer therapies
Aged blood vessel cells drive metabolic diseases, preclinical study suggests
Decoding real-life fear for precision social anxiety treatments
Clinical tool helps predict which brain tumors will require treatment
Everyday routines in early infancy may shape later obesity risk
A microRNA cocktail weakens brain tumors in preclinical trials
Tech Xplore
How small can optical computers get? Scaling laws reveal new strategies
New ship power system keeps vessels running even if central control fails
NASA's X-59 completes first flight, prepares for more flight testing
Study shows waste cardboard is effective for power generation
These dinner-plate sized computer chips are set to supercharge the next leap forward in AI
Research provides new design specs for burgeoning sodium-ion batteries
You got a drone for the holidays. Now what?
We're not going anywhere: Mining town faces transition from coal head on
Meta AI pioneer LeCun announces exit, plans new startup
Future LED light could both illuminate and communicate
Cancer cells have backup metabolic pathway to keep building DNA when blocked, study finds
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered a surprising link between a tiny cellular engine and the way cancer cells build the DNA they need to proliferate, according to a new study published in Molecular Cell.
Oncology & Cancer
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Rethinking where language comes from: Framework reveals complex interplay of biology and culture
A new study challenges the idea that language stems from a single evolutionary root. Instead, it proposes that our ability to communicate evolved through the interaction of biology and culture, and involves multiple capacities, ...
Social Sciences
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Understanding bacteria's role in transforming steroids to pharmaceuticals
For decades, pharmaceutical companies have been using bacteria found in soil and water to chemically convert steroids into effective treatments for human diseases. One example is cortisol, which is used to treat asthma and ...
Biochemistry
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Generative chatbots promise personalized education at scale but struggle with accuracy issues
Personalized learning is a very effective teaching method, but its potential is limited due to resource constraints. In a small, in-person class, instructors can walk around, engage with students individually, adjust lessons ...
Education
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Machine learning algorithm rapidly reconstructs 3D images from X-ray data
Soon, researchers may be able to create movies of their favorite protein or virus better and faster than ever before. Researchers at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have pioneered a new machine ...
Computer Sciences
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Light-controlled embryos reveal power of mechanical forces in human development
Only two weeks after fertilization, the first sign of the formation of the three axes of the human body (head/tail, ventral/dorsal, and right/left) begins to appear. At this stage, known as gastrulation, a flat and featureless ...
Cell & Microbiology
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The Suez Rift—once deemed inactive—is still drifting, study reveals
The tectonic plates under Africa and Asia are slowly drifting apart, as the Gulf of Suez that separates these two land masses continues to widen at a rate of about 0.26–0.55 millimeters per year.
Cerebrospinal fluid motion in the brain captured in remarkable detail
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear and watery liquid that flows in and around the brain and spinal cord. Its functions include protecting parts of the nervous system, delivering nutrients and removing metabolic waste.
Richest Iron Age burial assemblage in Southern Levant discovered at Horvat Tevet
A recent study by Dr. Omer Peleg and his colleagues examined the unique 7th-century BCE (Iron IIC) cremation burial assemblage discovered at Horvat Tevet. The assemblage is the richest and most diverse burial assemblage found ...
How small can optical computers get? Scaling laws reveal new strategies
By studying the theoretical limits of how light can be used to perform computation, Cornell researchers have uncovered new insights and strategies for designing energy-efficient optical computing systems.
Electronics & Semiconductors
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Elites wield huge influence over deepening polarization—now we can tell exactly how much
Political systems become polarized when internal unity within groups strengthens and the divide between them deepens. As polarization intensifies, societal tensions can grow, making it difficult to find compromises. The intensity ...
Is social media subjecting Black women to radicalized digital policing?
Influencers use oppression, manipulation and weaponization to police Black women on social media, according to new research uncovering the entrenched nature of digital racism.
Ancient retrovirus structure reveals link to modern respiratory viruses
Retroviruses are viruses that have evolved the ability to write their genetic code into a cell's own DNA. The most ancient known lineage of retroviruses, foamy viruses, emerged around 450 million years ago, before animal ...
Can theater performance skills help teachers in the classroom?
Most people can recall a favorite class or teacher who left an indelible mark on their lives. While subject matter plays a role, the deeper connection often stems from how that teacher made students feel.
How children learn to be good
Richard Weissbourd and Kiran Bhai are part of the leadership team at Making Caring Common, a Harvard Ed School initiative focused on making moral and social development a priority in child-raising. In this article, they answer ...
Cloth diapers can inspire a feelgood factor that is the secret of long-term behavior change
During the first COVID-19 lockdown, we were both mothers trying to stay sane. Our chats often revolved around diapers, feeding, sleep deprivation and motherhood chaos. Between laughter and exhaustion, cloth diapers kept coming ...
New collection of bacteria-eating viruses to tackle hospital superbug
Potential treatments for one of the world's most dangerous hospital superbugs have been found in a surprising location—hospital toilets.
840 million women: The rate of violence against women has barely changed in 25 years
Violence against women remains one of the world's most persistent and under-addressed human rights crises, with very little progress in two decades, according to a landmark report released today by the World Health Organization ...
Mindfulness could help strengthen relationships
Life can put strain on any couple's relationship. But mindfulness could help keep it strong, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia published in Child & Family Social Work.
Q&A: Euclid mission's quest to reveal hidden patterns of cosmic evolution
The European Space Agency's Euclid mission—designed to map the geometry of the dark universe with unprecedented precision—continues to deliver its first scientific insights. The Euclid Consortium has published a fresh ...
All flow directions scheme can boost weather forecast accuracy in complex terrain
Imagine trying to predict wind patterns as air flows across a landscape. It's a straightforward task over a flat plain—but becomes more complex when the terrain shifts to jagged mountain ranges. Here, wind does not simply ...
Theoretical framework for electrocatalysis expands clean energy production opportunities
An international study, involving researchers from the University of Tartu Institute of Chemistry, was recently published in Chemical Society Reviews. It provides the most comprehensive theoretical description to date of ...
Conductive hydrogel mimics brain softness for flexible bioelectronic devices
Bioelectronics, such as implantable health monitors or devices that stimulate brain cells, are not as soft as the surrounding tissues due to their metal electronic circuits. A team of scientists from the University of Groningen ...
Researchers uncover the source of widespread 'forever chemical' contamination in North Carolina
An environmental chemistry laboratory at Duke University has solved a longstanding mystery of the origin of high levels of PFAS—so-called "forever chemicals"—contaminating water sources in the Piedmont region of North ...
Non-contact detection method to identify trace fentanyl
Scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), working with Florida International University's (FIU) Global Forensic and Justice Center, have demonstrated a new method for detecting trace levels of fentanyl using ...
Experts urge canceling fossil fuel contracts to meet Paris climate goals
The countries participating in the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), currently taking place in Brazil, must cancel fossil fuel concessions in order to keep the Paris Agreement alive. This is the main message of a paper ...
The cave of forgotten species
While you might assume the Nullarbor Plain is a vast expanse with not much to see, a recent discovery has stunned scientists.
Housing hardships during childhood may influence housing insecurity in young adults
Exposure to housing hardship before the age of 5 may influence "housing insecurity" in early adulthood, according to Rutgers-led research.
Pain research reveals new detail of how synapses strengthen
Researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas' Center for Advanced Pain Studies (CAPS) and their colleagues have made a fundamental discovery about a key mechanism that enables nervous system connections to strengthen.
As US government cuts weather forecasting, vulnerable places like Puerto Rico risk losing vital early warnings
Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica in late October, killed dozens in Haiti and forced nearly three-quarters of a million Cubans to evacuate. The death toll across the region is still unknown—but Melissa will go down as ...
