https://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. When partners work from home, constant digital interruptions increase after-work frustration, strain couples' relationships, and place a heavier psychological burden on women, UNSW research has found. https://phys.org/news/2026-01-partners-home-hidden-technology.html Social Sciences Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:46:22 EST news688985162 Globalization, migration, climate change and war—nation states are currently under huge pressure on many fronts. Understanding the forces that initially drove the emergence of states across the world may help explain why. https://phys.org/news/2025-11-real-states-emerged-thousands-years.html Archaeology Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:23:04 EST news683299381 Quantum defects are tiny imperfections in solid crystal lattices that can trap individual electrons and their "spin" (i.e., the internal angular momentum of particles). These defects are central to the functioning of various quantum technologies, including quantum sensors, computers and communication systems. https://phys.org/news/2025-10-strain-readout-quantum-technologies.html Quantum Physics Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:30:01 EDT news679233299 People's lives are more enmeshed with digital systems than ever before, increasing users' vulnerability and insecurity. From data leaks like the 2017 Equifax data breach to the more recent cyberattack on British retailer Marks & Spencer, business operations and data on the internet continue to be vulnerable. https://phys.org/news/2025-09-digital-crisis.html Economics & Business Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:40:01 EDT news678032244 Australian researchers are designing a global real-time monitoring system to help save the world's coral reefs from further decline, primarily due to bleaching caused by global warming. The study has been published in the journal Electronics. https://phys.org/news/2025-02-artificial-intelligence-great-barrier-reef.html Ecology Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:57:04 EST news658655821 Have we tried everything to tackle the climate crisis? At least one simple idea has hardly been explored: prioritizing climate content on social media. https://phys.org/news/2025-02-online-algorithms-planet-small-tweaks.html Social Sciences Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:10:01 EST news658500092 A study in the International Journal of Economics and Business Research, looks at the part digital transformation has played in improving efficiency in financial systems across Jordan's public shareholding industrial companies. Information and communications technology has changed industries around the world and continues to do so. https://phys.org/news/2024-11-digital-jordanian-fintech.html Economics & Business Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:55:20 EST news650206516 A new study by Monash University learning analytics researchers presents key considerations for generative AI (GenAI) educational tools so they are carefully developed to support, rather than replace, human learning. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-generative-ai-generation.html Education Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:34:04 EDT news648902038 Does every company need to focus on disruption with its digital strategy or should it wait for disruptions from others before reacting and adapting its processes? A new study by Jan Recker, Murat Tarakci and Fabian J. Sting uses simulations to investigate under which conditions which digital strategy pays off the most. The paper is published in the journal MIS Quarterly. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-disruption-digitalization-strategy.html Economics & Business Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:49:51 EDT news648136188 A research team has developed a novel visible light communication encryption technology with high security using chiral nanoparticles. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-visible-communication-encryption-technology-chiral.html Nanophysics Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:50:51 EDT news647783443 Last year was the hottest on record. Around the world, we are witnessing more extreme events—from massive forest fires to floods to "hot tub'" ocean temperatures—with devastating consequences for human life and our planet's biodiversity. https://phys.org/news/2024-09-ai-planet.html Environment Sun, 22 Sep 2024 05:30:01 EDT news646053820 For many people, constant pings, buzzes and flashes on their phones, computers and other devices are just a normal part of working life—which, thanks to technology, extends to all hours. https://phys.org/news/2024-09-technostress.html Social Sciences Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:50:01 EDT news645974707 The business environment is constantly changing, and sometimes does so very rapidly. Research published in the International Journal of Agile Systems and Management discusses how agile portfolio management (APM) has emerged as a useful approach to allow companies to align their organizational strategies with the demands of this dynamic and complex environment. https://phys.org/news/2024-08-exploring-relevance-scaled-agile-portfolio.html Economics & Business Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:12:03 EDT news644073121 Vortex rings, a mysterious and fascinating natural phenomenon, display breathtaking structures and behaviors in both air and electromagnetic waves. Imagine an air cannon that can shoot vortex rings, creating a perfect air vortex that travels gracefully through the air as if an invisible hand is sketching an elegant curve in the sky. This vortex phenomenon is not just a spectacle of physics but a masterpiece of nature. https://phys.org/news/2024-08-electromagnetic-vortex-cannon-communication.html General Physics Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:22:52 EDT news642867769 Researchers have developed a new method to significantly enhance quantum technology performance by using the cross-correlation of two noise sources to extend coherence time, improve control fidelity, and increase sensitivity for high-frequency sensing. This innovative strategy addresses key challenges in quantum systems, offering a tenfold increase in stability and paving the way for more reliable and versatile quantum devices. https://phys.org/news/2024-07-method-tenfold-quantum-coherence-destructive.html Quantum Physics Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:52:03 EDT news639849121 In a recent leap forward for quantum computing and optical technologies, researchers have uncovered an important aspect of photon detection. Superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs), pivotal in quantum communication and advanced optical systems, have long been hindered by a phenomenon known as intrinsic dark counts (iDCs). These spurious signals, occurring without any real photon trigger, significantly impact the accuracy and reliability of these detectors. https://phys.org/news/2023-12-geometric-intrinsic-dark-superconducting-nanowire.html Optics & Photonics Fri, 29 Dec 2023 11:40:01 EST news623071194 Physicists are increasingly using ultracold molecules to study quantum states of matter. Many researchers contend that molecules have advantages over other alternatives, such as trapped ions, atoms or photons. These advantages suggest that molecular systems will play important roles in emerging quantum technologies. But, for a while now, research into molecular systems has advanced only so far because of long-standing challenges in preparing, controlling and observing molecules in a quantum regime. https://phys.org/news/2023-02-reveal-microscopic-quantum-ultracold-molecules.html Quantum Physics Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:07:25 EST news594479240 Climate change is here to stay, and so is its impact on the agricultural sector. Studies show that consequences of 1 degree C rise in the global temperatures can affect the crop yield in some countries. Crop revenue can drop as much as 90% in 2100, which will drastically affect small-scale farmers in the near future. Moreover, climate change will weaken farm production in developing countries and regions. https://phys.org/news/2022-08-probing-sustainable-agrometeorological-outcomes-agriculture.html Agriculture Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:41:04 EDT news581085661 Sensors are a pillar of the Internet of Things, providing the data to control all sorts of objects. Here, precision is essential, and this is where quantum technologies could make a difference. Researchers in Innsbruck and Zurich are now demonstrating how nanoparticles in tiny optical resonators can be transferred into a quantum regime and used as high-precision sensors. https://phys.org/news/2022-04-microcavities-sensor-platform.html Optics & Photonics Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:43:46 EDT news568536222 Going cold turkey without your phone on holiday may be the key to healthier digital wellbeing, a new study from the University of East Anglia and the University of Greenwich suggests. https://phys.org/news/2021-11-free.html Social Sciences Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:43:47 EST news557480623 In a series of papers, Rochester researchers report major strides in improving the transfer of information in quantum systems. https://phys.org/news/2021-05-major-hurdle-quantum.html Quantum Physics Wed, 05 May 2021 09:29:58 EDT news539425792 Information technology continues to progress at a rapid pace. However, the growing demands of data centers have pushed electrical input-output systems to their physical limit, which has created a bottleneck. Maintaining this growth will require a shift in how we build computers. The future is optical. https://phys.org/news/2020-06-custom-built-ready-made-photonics.html Optics & Photonics Wed, 17 Jun 2020 11:00:02 EDT news511608726 Just as a literature buff might explore a novel for recurring themes, physicists and mathematicians search for repeating structures present throughout nature. https://phys.org/news/2020-05-insight-reveals-topological-tangle-unexpected.html General Physics Tue, 26 May 2020 16:23:06 EDT news509728980 A government report this month highlighted the frequency of computer outages at airlines, which can stop passengers from checking in for flights, and even prevent planes from taking off. https://phys.org/news/2019-06-american-airlines-tech-leader-outages.html Business Sun, 30 Jun 2019 13:36:44 EDT news481120596 Every aspect of life can be guided by artificial intelligence algorithms – from choosing what route to take for your morning commute, to deciding whom to take on a date, to complex legal and judicial matters such as predictive policing. https://phys.org/news/2019-04-digital-people-opt-algorithms-dont.html Internet Wed, 17 Apr 2019 10:20:01 EDT news474712351 As the 2018 midterms proceed, there are still significant risks to the integrity of the voting system – and information warfare continues to try to influence the American public's choices when they cast their ballots. https://phys.org/news/2018-11-threats-voting-systemand-voters-perceptions.html Social Sciences Wed, 07 Nov 2018 09:20:02 EST news460802090 The smart device market is exploding. Smart home kits for retrofitting "non-smart" houses have become cheaper.Earlier this year, Apple released the HomePod speaker, the company's response to dominant smart devices Google Home and Amazon Echo. Amazon, too, is expanding its lineup. Recently, it debuted the Amazon Echo Look, promising to make users more stylish. https://phys.org/news/2018-07-always-on-digital.html Consumer & Gadgets Mon, 16 Jul 2018 09:40:01 EDT news450952620 Bees? Great. Ants? Hit or miss. Slime mold amoebas? Fail. Though nature offers excellent design inspirations in some information technology systems, in other systems, it can bomb. https://phys.org/news/2018-02-bees-soared-slime-flopped.html Plants & Animals Mon, 19 Feb 2018 03:11:43 EST news438232290 Quantum biomimetics consists of reproducing in quantum systems certain properties exclusive to living organisms. Researchers at University of the Basque Country have imitated natural selection, learning and memory in a new study. The mechanisms developed could give quantum computation a boost and facilitate the learning process in machines. https://phys.org/news/2017-02-artificial-intelligence-quantum.html Quantum Physics Wed, 22 Feb 2017 09:30:02 EST news406977491 Saudi computer security systems are vulnerable to the "Shamoon 2" virus, a senior communications official warned Thursday, confirming reports of a fresh cyberattack on the kingdom. https://phys.org/news/2017-01-saudi-vulnerable-shamoon-virus-telco.html Security Thu, 26 Jan 2017 07:02:31 EST news404636547