Condensed Matter
Mirror symmetry prompts ultralow magnetic damping in 2D van der Waals ferromagnets
Two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals (vdW) ferromagnets are thin and magnetic materials in which molecules or layers are held together by weak attractive forces known as vdW forces. These materials have proved to be promising ...
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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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Plant breeding discovery could pave way for new crop species
One of the great mysteries in plant biology is how, given the clouds of pollen released by dozens of plant species all at the same time, an individual plant can recognize which particular ...
One of the great mysteries in plant biology is how, given the clouds of pollen released by dozens of plant species all at the same time, an individual ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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Mystery of how turtles read their magnetic map solved—they feel the magnetism
Loggerhead turtles are able to sense Earth's magnetic field in two ways, but it wasn't clear which sense the animals use to detect the magnetic field when navigating using the magnetic map they are born with. Now researchers ...
Plants & Animals
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Moss spores survive 9 months outside International Space Station
Mosses thrive in the most extreme environments on Earth, from the peaks of the Himalayas to the sands of Death Valley, the Antarctic tundra to the lava fields of active volcanoes. Inspired by moss's resilience, researchers ...
Space Exploration
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A new type of lion roar could help protect the iconic big cats
A new study has found African lions produce not one, but two distinct types of roars—a discovery set to transform wildlife monitoring and conservation efforts.
Plants & Animals
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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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Astrocytes clear amyloid plaques and preserve cognitive function in Alzheimer's mouse models
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a natural mechanism that clears existing amyloid plaques in the brains of mouse models of Alzheimer's disease and preserves cognitive function. The mechanism involves ...
Neuroscience
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Medical Xpress
Cuba battles chikungunya virus outbreak despite shortages of food, medicine
Nighttime phone use linked to higher levels of suicidal thoughts in high-risk adults
Underlying cause of Gulf War illness confirmed
Depression tied to immune system imbalance, not just brain chemistry
Engineered immune cells target and destroy glioblastoma in animal models
Avian flu warning system alerts for cross-species transmission
Gene scissors in camouflage mode help in the search for cancer therapies
Aged blood vessel cells drive metabolic diseases, preclinical study suggests
Clinical tool helps predict which brain tumors will require treatment
Decoding real-life fear for precision social anxiety treatments
Everyday routines in early infancy may shape later obesity risk
Tech Xplore
Large language models and research progress: Q&A with an aerospace engineer
AI's blind spot: Tools fail to detect their own fakes
OpenAI and Taiwan's Foxconn to partner in AI hardware design and manufacturing in the US
How small can optical computers get? Scaling laws reveal new strategies
NASA's X-59 completes first flight, prepares for more flight testing
Study shows waste cardboard is effective for power generation
New ship power system keeps vessels running even if central control fails
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
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 ...
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.
Quantum calculations expose hidden chemistry of ice
When ultraviolet light hits ice—whether in Earth's polar regions or on distant planets—it triggers a cascade of chemical reactions that have puzzled scientists for decades.
General Physics
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Want to make new friends? Take a lesson from these birds
Making new friends has its challenges, even for birds. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found that monk parakeets introduced to new birds will "test the waters" with potential friends to avoid increasingly dangerous ...
Plants & Animals
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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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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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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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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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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 world's new US$125 billion rainforest trust fund revives a 1990s idea—and shows its limits
A US$125 billion rainforest fund is being hailed as a flagship announcement from the 2025 UN climate summit in Belém, Brazil. The goal is noble: this is essentially a trust fund that will pay countries to keep their tropical ...
Here's what Black Friday sales shopping does to your brain
Every November, Black Friday arrives with big claims of massive savings and "one-day-only" deals. We are bombarded with offers that seem too good to pass up. But beneath all this lies something far more strategic.
Victoria will force home sellers to reveal their reserve price: Will other states follow?
If you've ever tried to buy a home at auction, you know how frustrating it can be to show up thinking you can afford a particular property, only for it to sell for far more than the advertised price.
With two launches in the books, Blue Origin announces even more powerful New Glenn is coming
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is powerful, but Jeff Bezos' rocket company wants more.
How Home Depot's newest AI tool could give it an edge with pro contractors
Home Depot is leveraging artificial intelligence to help professional contractors with a complex task—measuring and quantifying all the materials needed for residential projects.
California regulators approve rules to curb methane leaks and prevent fires at landfills
In one of the most important state environmental decisions this year, California air regulators adopted new rules designed to reduce methane leaks and better respond to disastrous underground fires at landfills statewide.
Psychiatrist explains how to talk politics during the holidays
Politics can be a stressful discussion topic, but when the holiday season arrives, political chatter is difficult to avoid, especially in a world that feels polarized and divided. A Baylor College of Medicine psychiatrist ...
Q&A: How will recent economic disruptions impact the holiday shopping season?
November marks the start of the busiest time of year for retailers and shoppers alike. But how will recent developments like tariffs and the government shutdown impact the winter shopping season?
Study finds Indigenous-led hunting most effective for tackling deer overabundance on B.C. islands
As ecosystems in coastal British Columbia disappear due to long-term browsing pressures from overabundant black-tailed deer, a new study led by UBC with Coast Salish Nations and regional research partners identifies the most ...
Japan's eel delicacy faces global conservation pressure
At an eel restaurant near Tokyo, four friends sit down to eat a Japanese delicacy now the subject of a heated international debate as its numbers decline.
Fossil fuel showdown looms on UN climate summit's final day
A breach, a blockade, and a blaze: tumultuous UN climate talks head into their final day Friday in the Brazilian Amazon, with countries still sharply split over fossil fuels.
A drying-up Rio Grande basin threatens water security on both sides of the border
One of North America's longest rivers, the Rio Grande—or Rio Bravo as it's called in Mexico—has a history as deep as it is long. Indigenous people have tapped it for countless generations, and it was a key artery for ...
Mapping the unseen: How Europe is fighting back against invisible soil pollution
Across Europe, scientists and citizens are uncovering a hidden legacy of contamination beneath their feet. From Denmark's first PFAS crisis to a new generation of soil-mapping initiatives, a continent is learning to see—and ...
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.
