Condensed Matter
New spin quantum battery can be charged without an external field
Over the past few years, some researchers have been working on alternative energy storage systems that leverage the principles of quantum mechanics. These systems, known as quantum batteries, could be more efficient and compact ...
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Astronomy
Cosmological model proposes dark matter production during pre-Big Bang inflation
As physicists continue their struggle to find and explain the origin of dark matter, the approximately 80% of the matter in the universe that we can't see and so far haven't been able to detect, researchers have now proposed ...
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How a species of ground squirrel manages to go without food and water over the winter months
A team of molecular and physiology specialists at the Yale University School of Medicine has uncovered some of the hibernating secrets of thirteen-lined ground squirrels, and have partly explained how it manages to avoid ...
Why timekeeping is now on the verge of a giant leap forward in accuracy
Time is vital to the functioning of our everyday lives: from the watches on our wrists to the GPS systems in our phones. Communication systems, power grids, and financial transactions all rely on precision timing. Seconds ...
General Physics
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Five reasons your dog might really benefit from canine clothing
We all know dogs can struggle in warm weather, but what about when the temperature plummets, the wind whistles and snow falls?
Veterinary medicine
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Observing dark matter at cosmic dawn
After almost a century of speculation, proposals and searches for dark matter, physicists now know that it currently comprises about 27% of the universe's mass-energy, with an abundance over five times that of ordinary matter ...
Census data analysis shows the South had a much higher mortality rate than the North in the US Civil War
A small team of social scientists at New York University-Abu Dhabi has conducted what they describe as a more accurate assessment of the number of soldiers killed in the U.S. Civil War. In their study published in the Proceedings ...
Strain engineering approach enhances performance of 2D semiconductor-based transistors
The manipulation of mechanical strain in materials, also known as strain engineering, has allowed engineers to advance electronics over the past decades, for instance enhancing the mobility of charge carriers in devices. ...
Balloon system can produce localized solar electricity for the ground below
A team of engineers and environmental scientists from Mälardalen University, in Sweden, Southwest Jiaotong University, in China and Guizhou University, also in China, has developed a balloon system for producing and delivering ...
Scientists find cause of rare devastating, autoimmune disease in Puerto Ricans—but also find potential treatment
A rare autoimmune condition with a tongue-twister of a name may impact people of Puerto Rican heritage through a newly discovered genetic pathway, a discovery that may ultimately guide genetic counseling and treatment, scientists ...
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Medical Xpress
3 reasons why kids stick Lego up their nose
Long COVID: SARS-CoV-2 spike protein accumulation linked to long-lasting brain effects
Men who conform to traditional gender roles are at a higher risk of suicide, finds study
Emotional body odors may enhance the effect of mindfulness therapy
Scientists identify key cells that could be targeted to prevent arthritis flare-ups
Algorithms based on deep learning can improve medical image analysis
Best time for COVID-19 booster depends on where you live, infection history
Global review charts lethal impact of fungal infection after lung disease
Long COVID appears to be driven by 'long infection.' Here's what the science says
First new treatment for asthma and COPD in half a century—new study
Tech Xplore
Balloon system can produce localized solar electricity for the ground below
Electric vehicle fires: How worried should we really be?
Super-adhesive patches can adapt to different motions for enhanced skin interaction
New hydrovoltaic cell continuously generates electricity with little water and no sunlight
PlayStation at 30: How Sony's gray box conquered gaming
Study reveals need for better documentation of web crawlers
How are companies really using AI?
Has nuclear power entered a new era of acceptance amid global warming?
PlayStation: Fun facts to know as Sony's console turns 30
Father of PlayStation says 'everyone told us we would fail'
ChatGPT's artificial empathy is a language trick. Here's how it works
Higher-density storage technique could allow diamond disk to store equivalent of 2,000 Blu-ray discs
A team of engineers at the University of Science and Technology of China has developed a new way to code data onto a diamond with higher density than prior methods. In their paper published in the journal Nature Photonics, ...
An unexpected delay in a standard quantum optical process generates pairs of photons
Since it was first demonstrated in the 1960s, spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC) has been at the center of many quantum optics experiments that test the fundamental laws of physics in quantum mechanics, and in ...
Ryugu asteroid samples indicate damage from microscopic meteoroid bombardment
Asteroids are remnants of the formation of our solar system, and while many can be found within the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, some cannot. One such object is asteroid (162173) Ryugu, a 1 km-wide ...
Archaeologists reveal musical instruments depicted in Zimbabwe's ancient rock art
A study published in Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa by archaeologists Dr. Joshua Kumbani and Prof. Margarita Díaz-Andreu explores the intriguing relationship between Zimbabwean rock art and musical instruments.
Assessing synchronized activity in the human brain through frequency-dependent covariance analysis
This year is the centennial anniversary of German psychiatrist Hans Berger's invention of electroencephalography (EEG), a way to record electrical activity in the brain, now called brainwaves or neural oscillations. Amazingly, ...
Novel framework can create egocentric human demonstrations for imitation learning
One of the most promising approaches to teaching robots how to complete manual tasks such as cleaning dishes or preparing food is known as imitation learning. End-to-end imitation learning typically entails training a deep ...
Homo juluensis: Possible new ancient human species uncovered by researchers
A University of Hawaiʻi researcher says he may have found a new human species called Homo juluensis, which includes mysterious groups like the Denisovans—ancient human relatives whose histories are still being uncovered.
Evolution
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How did they make it? New insights into the production of the Nebra Sky Disc
The Nebra Sky Disc, which is more than 3,600 years old, is a unique find of international standing and has been part of the UNESCO "Memory of the World" register since 2013. It can be considered one of the best-researched ...
Archaeology
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Chemists find alkyl groups are electron-withdrawing, challenging a century-old belief
Scientists are calling for changes to chemistry textbooks after discovering a fundamental aspect of structural organic chemistry has been incorrectly described for almost 100 years.
Biochemistry
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Long COVID: SARS-CoV-2 spike protein accumulation linked to long-lasting brain effects
Researchers from Helmholtz Munich and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) have identified a mechanism that may explain the neurological symptoms of long COVID.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Gators may be a key gauge of how climate change may impact Florida's Everglades
A bright searchlight pierces the darkness as the 18-foot airboat glides across the Everglades, the beam igniting small sparkling shimmers in the ink-black water dotted with lily pads.
How our public spaces can be safer and more welcoming for children
A Georgia mother was recently arrested for reckless endangerment after her 10-year-old son was seen walking outside alone. The warrant for her arrest claimed she "willingly and knowingly" endangered her son's safety.
Gaza's cultural heritage has been devastated by the conflict with Israel—this is how we're documenting the damage
Situated at the junction between Africa and Asia, Gaza is a critical archaeological landscape. But the region's heritage is currently facing an unprecedented risk of loss.
'Marching orders haven't changed': New Artemis mobile launcher takes shape amid uncertain future
Months after an alarmist review from NASA's Office of the Inspector General, hundreds of construction workers seem out to prove their critics wrong as progress picks up steam on the Artemis program's mobile launcher 2, the ...
'I am exhausted': Australian teachers speak about how compassion fatigue is harming them and their work
Teachers' jobs involve more than just teaching the required curriculum. A significant part of their role includes providing emotional support to their students
Deep clear-water lake analysis shows shallow water areas crucial for nutrient balance in lakes
Even deep clear water lakes, which are considered particularly valuable ecosystems, can show signs of eutrophication and algae growth—often for no apparent reason.
Researchers highlight cultural importance of plants for people in Borneo
Borneo's nature is rich in unique plant life, which is central to the culture and survival of many of its people. This is revealed in a new biocultural database developed by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural ...
A new model accurately predicts the migration of humpback whales—and may help them survive climate change
This year's humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) season in Australia has almost come to an end. The beloved mammals are on their way to Antarctica for a summer of feeding. Next year from April onwards, millions of people ...
Genetic factors in woodland strawberries promote cold tolerance
Climate change is shifting the seasons, pushing crop plants to their limits. For example, sudden frost episodes in late spring can be detrimental to strawberries in the bed. Wild species, on the other hand, are often more ...
Smart analysis enhances detection of fecal discharges from Danube shipping
Researchers at Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences (KL Krems) and ICC Water & Health have developed a new, integrative methodology that enables precise detection of small-scale fecal discharges from inland waterway ...
Showdown looms on plastic treaty days before deadline
Diplomats warned Friday of a looming showdown in negotiations to reach the world's first deal to curb plastic pollution, after a new draft text emerged littered with competing visions and ongoing disagreements.
A more accurate indicator for measuring the visibility of scientific journals
Researchers from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Universidad de León (ULE) and São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil have developed an indicator that is more robust, clear and fair than "impact factor," ...
Climate change as unjust enrichment: A new legal framework for climate litigation
The climate crisis stands as the most pressing challenge of our generation, yet effective legal responses remain elusive. Political polarization and the influence of special interest groups have stalled meaningful regulatory ...
New research reveals insights into gender equality in hunter-gatherer societies
A study published in the journal Evolution and Human Behaviour has uncovered fascinating insights into gender roles and cooperation in hunter-gatherer societies. The study, entitled "Bargaining between the sexes: outside ...
Phonics screening check: Why this test taken by six-year-olds in England just isn't needed
At the end of year one, when they are five or six, all children at state schools in England must take a test called the phonics screening check. The check measures their ability to use synthetic phonics—an approach to teaching ...
Presidential term limits help protect democracy—long ones can be dangerous
The purpose of presidential term limits is to protect democracy and ensure democratic competition. In recent years, however, many African presidents have attempted to amend constitutions to pursue extended mandates. For example, ...
Drawing lines in the South China Sea: What Beijing's new claims over a disputed coral reef mean
Earlier this month, China declared new "baselines" around Scarborough Reef, a large coral atoll topped by a handful of rocks barely above sea level in the South China Sea.
'Unprecedented' climate extremes are everywhere—baselines for what's normal will need to change
Extreme temperature and rainfall events are increasing around the world, including Australia. What makes them extreme is their rarity and severity compared to the typical climate.
State surveillance: Kenyans have a right to privacy—does the government respect it?
The Kenyan government is using technology to improve governance, service delivery and national security. The progress, while welcome, has brought with it concerns about state surveillance, data protection, and violations ...
A rising tide of e-waste, made worse by AI, threatens health, the environment and the economy
Our growing reliance on technology at home and in the workplace has raised the profile of e-waste. This consists of discarded electrical devices including laptops, smartphones, televisions, computer servers, washing machines, ...
