Theoretical research offers explanation as to why some animals shrink over time
The mystery behind why Alaskan horses, cryptodiran turtles and island lizards shrank over time may have been solved in a new study.
The mystery behind why Alaskan horses, cryptodiran turtles and island lizards shrank over time may have been solved in a new study.
Evolution
Jan 18, 2024
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Terahertz waves can penetrate opaque materials and provide unique spectral signatures of various chemicals, but their adoption for real-world applications has been limited by the slow speed, large size, high cost and complexity ...
Optics & Photonics
Jan 18, 2024
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Advanced synchrotron tomography is a critical research tool, allowing scientists to explore the intricate structures of objects in extremely high resolution. Because this technique enables researchers to capture dynamics ...
Optics & Photonics
Jan 18, 2024
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The general theory of relativity is based on the concept of curved space–time. To describe how the energy and momentum of fields are distributed in space–time, as well as how they interact with the gravitational field, ...
General Physics
Jan 18, 2024
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Where Earth's atmosphere meets space, a sea of gas particles swirl in a dance choreographed by electric and magnetic fields.
Planetary Sciences
Jan 18, 2024
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In quantum computing, the question as to what physical system and which degrees of freedom within that system may be used to encode quantum bits of information—qubits, in short—is at the heart of many research projects ...
Condensed Matter
Jan 17, 2024
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Empowering the public to monitor pollution in their communities could lead to cleaner air, say researchers from the University of Surrey.
Environment
Jan 16, 2024
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Is economic growth good for us? Put another way, we know that growing the economy is good for business and for creating jobs. But does it help everyone in society? One way to answer this question is to explore what it does ...
Social Sciences
Jan 16, 2024
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The COVID-19 pandemic was not the first time a crisis swept through the nation and beyond, forcing businesses and media to find ways to reach people in uncertain times. A new study from the University of Kansas has analyzed ...
Social Sciences
Jan 16, 2024
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In recent years, ultrasmall metal nanoclusters have unlocked advances in fields ranging from bioimaging and biosensing to biotherapy, thanks to their unique molecular-like properties.
Bio & Medicine
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