Quantum Physics
Numerical simulations show how the classical world might emerge from the many-worlds universes of quantum mechanics
Students learning quantum mechanics are taught the Schrodinger equation and how to solve it to obtain a wave function. But a crucial step is skipped because it has puzzled scientists since the earliest days—how does the ...
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Researchers discover role of absorptive aerosols in wintertime haze formation
Aerosol light absorption plays a crucial role in regulating the heat balance between the atmosphere and Earth's surface. This happens through two main mechanisms: the aerosol direct effect, where aerosols absorb solar radiation, ...
Environment
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Astronauts face unique visual challenges at lunar south pole
Humans are returning to the moon—this time, to stay. Because our presence will be more permanent, NASA has selected a location that maximizes line-of-sight communication with Earth, solar visibility, and access to water ...
Space Exploration
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Researchers reveal changes in geometry and kinematics of the broad-line region in active galactic nuclei
Dr. Feng Haicheng from the Yunnan Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with his collaborators, has made progress in studying the geometrical and kinematical evolution of the broad-line region (BLR) in active ...
Astronomy
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Convergent evolution: stick and leaf insects share 20 body features
A team of biologists in Montana and Germany has found that, regardless of type, those insects that express a protective stick- or leaf-like appearance all evolved the same basic body parts. In their study, published in the ...
Advancing unidirectional heat flow: The next era of quantum thermal diodes
Heat management at the nanoscale has long been a cornerstone of advanced technological applications, ranging from high-performance electronics to quantum computing. Addressing this critical challenge, we have been deeply ...
Sustained visual improvements in LHON patients treated with AAV gene therapy
A multinational study led by the LHON Study Group has revealed sustained visual improvements and a favorable safety profile five years following lenadogene nolparvovec gene therapy in patients with Leber hereditary optic ...
A public health emergency is waiting at the bottom of the antibiotic resistance cliff
The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria could lead to a catastrophic rise in infection-related deaths, according to new research led by Northern Arizona University.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Detailed study reveals how cells coordinate to heal human wounds
A new study from Karolinska Institutet maps the cellular and molecular dynamics of human wound healing in exceptional detail. The study was published in Cell Stem Cell.
Medical research
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Medical Xpress
Digital health care consultations not enough for safe assessment of tonsillitis
What to know about infectious diseases during this holiday season
A public health emergency is waiting at the bottom of the antibiotic resistance cliff
Detailed study reveals how cells coordinate to heal human wounds
Study reveals macrophages' misunderstood role in lung fibrosis
New genetic mutation found to suppress cancer growth
University of Washington plans to launch mental health crisis response team this spring
He went in for a colonoscopy: The hospital charged $19,000 for two
COVID-19 infection not linked to changes in MS symptom severity
Could AI plus lasers help catch very early breast cancers?
Northwest naturals pet food linked to bird flu in cat, issues recall
Tech Xplore
Study explores microbial methods for hydrogen production from waste
Five facts about electric vehicles in 2024
Language AIs in 2024: Size, guardrails and steps toward AI agents
Self-supervised machine learning adapts to new tasks without retraining
How monkeys recognize snakes so quickly
Dr. Nobuyuki Kawai from Nagoya University in Japan has found that the rapid detection of snakes by monkeys is because of the presence of snake scales as a visual cue. His findings highlight an evolutionary adaptation of primates ...
Plants & Animals
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Brain's 'tug-of-war': Choosing between classical and operant conditioning
A study from Tel Aviv University could reshape our scientific understanding of how humans learn and form memories, particularly through classical and operant conditioning.
Neuroscience
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Societal inequality linked to reduced brain health in aging and dementia
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have collaborated with international partners to explore if societal inequality affects the brain.
Neuroscience
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Lifelong singles differ in personality traits and life satisfaction compared to partnered people, study reveals
Although being married or in a long-term relationship is often seen as the norm, more people are staying single for life. But singlehood can bring economic and medical disadvantages, especially as people get older and may ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Hummingbird-inspired wings detect wind direction with 99% accuracy
Bio-inspired wind sensing using strain sensors on flexible wings could revolutionize robotic flight control strategy. Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo have developed a method to detect wind direction with 99% ...
Engineering
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Study reveals macrophages' misunderstood role in lung fibrosis
Researchers at National Jewish Health and colleagues have completed the first study comparing lung macrophages in multiple models of lung injury. The research indicates that macrophages previously described as "pro-fibrotic" ...
Medical research
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Mice headsets make it easier to study brain response to virtual reality
Virtual reality headsets like the Meta Quest or Apple Vision Pro will be a Christmas gift in more than one home this year.
Biotechnology
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Investigation uncovers poor quality of dental coverage under Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage—the privatized form of Medicare that offers benefits beyond traditional Medicare, such as dental insurance—is gaining in popularity, but a new analysis reveals that the quality of dental coverage offered ...
Dentistry
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Study of chimps cracking nuts shows some are much better at it than others
A team of anthropologists at the University of Oxford's School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, working with a colleague from Chubu Gakuin University, in Japan, has found that some chimpanzees are better at cracking ...
Fish-friendly dentistry: New method makes oral research non-lethal
Can we examine the teeth of living fish and other vertebrates in detail, repeatedly over time, without harming them?
Plants & Animals
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Mayotte faces environment, biodiversity crisis after cyclone
Mayotte has changed beyond recognition since a cyclone devastated the Indian Ocean territory, sparking an environment and biodiversity crisis that could last for a decade or more, scientists say.
Migration intentions: The interactive roles of affective polarization and dyadic political attitudes
The 2019 Anti-Extradition Law Amendment Bill (Anti-ELAB) Movement triggered a dramatic shift in Hong Kong's political landscape. In 2020, the Chinese central government enacted the National Security Law to tighten its control ...
A new structure design enables a dual-function system for infrared camouflage and thermal management
Combining metallic glass with the Berreman mode of epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) thin films achieves a dual-function system for infrared camouflage and thermal management within an identical wavelength region of the atmospheric ...
Boardroom diversity affects carbon emissions—but not in the way you think
Extreme weather and record-breaking heat waves are becoming the new normal. Most people have begun to accept the seriousness of grim reports from the UN's climate panel and that climate change is a result of human activity.
Rising temperatures threaten reefs—study pinpoints where conservation efforts are most needed
New science from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has mapped coral reefs across the Western Indian Ocean, uncovering unexpected pockets of climate-resilience that could offer hope for conservation efforts in the region.
Study finds genetic and environmental factors neutralize bacterial growth
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have conducted a high-throughput growth assay and used machine learning to address the genetic and environmental interplay of bacterial growth.
How land use changes could boost China's carbon sequestration potential
A team of researchers led by Professor Piao Shilong at the Institute of Carbon Neutrality of Peking University (PKU) has made significant advances in understanding how China's land-use changes—such as forest planting—can ...
Bird flu kills 20 big cats in Washington state sanctuary
Four cougars. Four bobcats. Two lynx. Even a Bengal tiger.
Conservationists call for fox-free zones to protect the Parma wallaby
The creation of more fox-free safe havens and greater collaboration between government and landowners is needed to ensure the survival of a species of wallaby, an expert from The Australian National University (ANU) argues.
Roasting chestnuts, recycling walnuts: turning festive treats into sustainable new materials
EU researchers are exploring how to make strong and sustainable new materials from hard-to-crack nutshells.
Researchers develop high-performance heterojunction pn diodes
A research team has developed high-performance diamond/ε-Ga2O3 heterojunction pn diodes based on ultrawide bandgap semiconductors, achieving breakdown voltages exceeding 3 kV. This work was published in Nano Letters.
How do you 'grow' an endangered starfish? Scientists are finding out
For the last decade, California's offshore seafloors have been missing a massive, colorful predator that keeps kelp-munching sea urchins in check.
Researchers develop novel photopyroelectric tweezer for versatile manipulation
Optical tweezers and related techniques provide extraordinary opportunities for research and applications in the physical, biological, and medical fields. However, certain requirements such as high-intensity laser beams, ...
Low-frequency photonic simulator breaks barriers
A research team led by Prof. Li Chuanfeng from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has achieved a breakthrough in quantum photonics. They developed an on-chip photonic simulator capable of simulating ...
Two endangered Florida predators found dead two days apart: 35 have been killed this year
Two highly endangered Florida panthers were found dead from vehicle strikes only two days apart, closing out a particularly deadly year for the species.
AI model deciphers splashing drop patterns with high accuracy
The impact of a drop on a solid surface is an important phenomenon that has various applications. Especially when the drop splashes, it can cause deterioration of printing and paint qualities, erosion, and propagation of ...
Research unveils new bacteriophage more effective than similar species
Bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. This "race" can lead to a situation where antibiotics will stop suppressing pathogenic bacteria. Bacteriophages, natural "predators" of bacteria, are considered ...
Gaps identified in gravity wave simulations over Antarctica
Spotting flaws is sometimes the first ripple in making waves of innovation.
Study shows that 11- to 12-year-olds use smartphones mainly to talk to family and friends
The moment a child gets his/her first mobile phone as a gift is a source of worry for many parents. Concern about the risks associated with smartphone use has led to more and more initiatives trying to delay that moment.
Spintronics memory innovation: A new perpendicular magnetized film
Long gone are the days where all our data could fit on a two-megabyte floppy disk. In today's information-based society, the increasing volume of information being handled demands that we switch to memory options with the ...
