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Optics & Photonics Sep 28, 2026

Laser temporarily reprograms ultrathin optical device without electrodes

A tiny device that can be reprogrammed using a laser could lead to adaptable devices for computing, imaging and telecommunications. Most devices are built to perform a particular job. If you want them to do something different, ...

Evolution Sep 28, 2026

The right timing of treatment keeps resistant cells in check, yeast experiments suggest

The development of treatment resistance is one of the key challenges in modern cancer and antibiotic therapy. New therapeutic approaches aim to curb the spread of resistance through the targeted timing of treatment cycles.

Optics & Photonics Sep 28, 2026

Mapping one atom's interaction with light uncovers an unbounded network of quantum states

A new graph-theoretic framework provides a unified description of atom-light interactions across regimes ranging from weak to deep-strong coupling.

Economics & Business Sep 28, 2026

Why higher prices can be a double-edged sword for digital services

Paying a steeper price for a subscription service can trigger a familiar impulse: You want to get your money's worth. For companies selling AI tools, cloud computing and other digital services, that can complicate a basic ...

General Physics Sep 28, 2026

Waves find order in the chaos of an oddly shaped cavity

When light or sound bounces around inside an oddly shaped room, its reflections can quickly become difficult to predict. But new research led by scientists at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center ...

Biotechnology Sep 28, 2026

New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures

RNA vaccines, which have proved effective against COVID-19, are now being developed for many other diseases, including cancer. One drawback is that they require ultracold storage, but MIT researchers have found a promising ...

Social Sciences Sep 27, 2026

More moral language doesn't always mean more engagement online

Moral language—words and phrases that express ideas about right and wrong, virtues, fairness, harm and social obligations—is widely used in social media posts and other online content. Posts containing moral language sometimes ...

Environment Sep 26, 2026

Why AI has trouble predicting the fury of hurricane intensity

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized weather forecasting in just a few years, with global AI weather models now able to produce forecasts that rival some of the world's best physics-based prediction systems.

Space Exploration Sep 26, 2026

Engineers teach spacecraft to 'dream' their way to the space station

Docking with the ISS may seem simple. However, actually doing so shows how difficult orbital mechanics can be. It's like traveling down a highway at 28,000 km/hr (17,000 mph) and parallel parking in an open garage on a multibillion-dollar ...

Space Exploration Sep 26, 2026

A real-time look inside spacecraft heat shields during extreme heat conditions

When a spacecraft reenters Earth's atmosphere at hypersonic velocities, its protective heat shield faces extreme conditions, including temperatures beyond 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit (1,650 degrees Celsius). To survive, the ...

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