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Astronomy Jun 5, 2024

Most collapsed stars fully rotate in seconds: This one takes nearly an hour

Australian scientists from the University of Sydney and Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, have detected what is likely a neutron star spinning slower than any other ever measured.

Astronomy Jun 4, 2024

With Solar Cycle 25 still peaking, what sights, threats experts expect

In May, powerful solar storms delivered stunning auroras to latitudes that rarely experience them. Light shows were seen as far south as Florida and Texas, while more northerly areas of the United States were treated to spectacular ...

Environment Jun 4, 2024

Real-time flood risk visualization via server-based mixed reality enhances accessibility and public safety

Climate change is increasing flood risks in urban areas, with heavy rainfall disasters now becoming a global problem. Numerical simulations predict flooding from heavy rain and river overflows, usually displaying results ...

Analytical Chemistry Jun 3, 2024

Study presents new flexible crystals for optical tuning with multiple deformation options

In recent years, significant strides to enhance the functionality and adaptability of devices have been taken in the field of optoelectronics. Now, a team of scientists from State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure ...

Analytical Chemistry Jun 3, 2024

Understanding the atomic density fluctuations in silica glass

In materials science, particularly in the study of glasses, the intermediate range order (IRO) is one of the most intriguing research areas owing to its significant influence over the physical properties of glasses.

Quantum Physics Jun 3, 2024

Reinterpreting the Higgs mechanism: Decay and fission of 'magnetic quivers' could clarify quantum structures

A simple concept of decay and fission of "magnetic quivers" helps to clarify complex quantum physics and mathematical structures.

Social Sciences May 31, 2024

Relieving a fear of public speaking

If you dread public speaking you are not alone. It is a leading social phobia, one that can cause a state of anxiety that reduces otherwise articulate people to nervous incoherence.

Evolution May 31, 2024

Novel technique uncovers clues to disappearance of North America's large mammals 50,000 years ago

50,000 years ago, North America was ruled by megafauna. Lumbering mammoths roamed the tundra, while forests were home to towering mastodons, fierce saber-toothed tigers and enormous wolves. Bison and extraordinarily tall ...

Condensed Matter May 31, 2024

On-chip GHz time crystals with semiconductor photonic devices pave way to new physics and optoelectronic applications

Researchers have for the first time observed a time crystal on a microscale semiconductor chip oscillating at a rate of several billion times per second, unveiling exceptionally high non-linear dynamics in the GHz range.

Optics & Photonics May 30, 2024

'Metaholograms': Researchers develop a new type of hologram

Researchers have developed a new type of hologram, known as "metaholograms," capable of projecting multiple high-fidelity images free of crosstalk. This breakthrough paves the way for next-generation technologies including ...

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