Astronomy Sep 16, 2024

New tidally tilted pulsator discovered by astronomers

Astronomers have detected a new tidally pulsator star (TTP) by analyzing the data from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). The newfound pulsator, designated TIC 435850195, belongs to the rare class of tri-axial ...

Earth Sciences Sep 11, 2024

Oceans absorb 6% more carbon thanks to rain, study reveals

The ocean plays an important role in the global carbon cycle by absorbing about one-quarter of the carbon emitted by human activities every year. A study published recently in Nature Geoscience and co-authored by a University ...

Condensed Matter Sep 11, 2024

Overcoming magnetic disorder: Toward low-energy topological electronics

Overcoming magnetic disorder is key to exploiting the unique properties of quantum anomalous Hall (QAH) insulators. A Monash-led team has demonstrated that the breakdown in topological protection is caused by magnetic disorder, ...

Biochemistry Sep 16, 2024

Machine learning powers discovery of new cryoprotectants for cold storage

Scientists from the University of Warwick and the University of Manchester have developed a cutting-edge computational framework that enhances the safe freezing of medicines and vaccines.

General Physics 6 hours ago

LHC experiments observe quantum entanglement at the highest energy yet

Quantum entanglement is a fascinating feature of quantum physics—the theory of the very small. If two particles are quantum-entangled, the state of one particle is tied to that of the other, no matter how far apart the ...

Bio & Medicine Sep 16, 2024

Modified nano-sized cell particles found to boost cancer immunotherapy, reduce side effects

Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses the body's own immune system to help fight cancer. This is by stimulating the immune response to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. The treatment involves ...

Optics & Photonics Sep 12, 2024

Latent information carried by photons enables super-precise spectrometer

Two researchers at the University of Warsaw developed a quantum-inspired super-resolving spectrometer for short pulses of light. The device designed in the Quantum Optical Devices Lab at the Centre for Quantum Optical Technologies, ...

Earth Sciences Sep 12, 2024

Dams built to prevent coastal flooding can worsen it

The common practice of building dams to prevent flooding can actually contribute to more intense coastal flood events, according to a new study.

Nanophysics Sep 16, 2024

Physicists achieve high selectivity in nanostructures using selenium doping

Physicists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have achieved controlled conformational arrangements in nanostructures using a flexible precursor and selenium doping, enhancing material properties and structural ...

Plants & Animals Sep 16, 2024

Researchers find evidence that bumblebees make the same memory errors as humans

Psychologists at the University of Stirling have carried out research that shows wild bumblebees make the same memory errors as humans.

page 11 from 40