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Electron ptychography revealed atomic thermal vibrations in 2D materials, showing "moiré phasons" that affect superconductivity and heat conduction, potentially improving the design of quantum technologies and ultrathin electronics.
University students in Italy achieve highest oral exam scores around midday, with performance dipping in early morning and late afternoon, potentially due to biological rhythms affecting cognitive function.
A University of Surrey study shows that face pareidolia, seeing faces in objects, captures attention more effectively than averted gazes from real faces. Experiments with 54 participants measured attention shifts for both...
The largest known interstellar object, comet 3I/ATLAS, is about 7 miles wide, as revealed by new images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. Discovered July 1, this ancient comet is racing sunward at over 130,000 mph. The...
TOI-2109b, an ultrahot Jupiter exoplanet 870 light-years away, is spiraling towards its star, potentially facing destruction or transformation, offering scientists valuable insights into planetary evolution and star system...
Quantum Stream Theory (QST) posits consciousness as a quantum phenomenon that is streamed rather than emergent. This interdisciplinary approach combines quantum biology, integrated information theory, and panpsychism. QST...
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Earth's rotation has sped up since 2020, causing shorter days and prompting discussions about a "negative leap second," but experts warn this could disrupt computer systems and timing-dependent industries.
Scientists have developed an AI-powered "GPS" system for cancer-fighting immune cells. The system uses custom-designed proteins to guide T cells towards cancer targets, potentially improving immunotherapy treatments. In lab...
Researchers at the University of California have developed a new method to integrate quantum dot lasers directly onto silicon chips. This breakthrough combines a pocket laser configuration, two-step growth process, and polymer...
Scientists inspired by ancient Roman concrete are developing a new type of cement using volcanic rock. Stanford professor Tiziana Vanorio's team has created a low-carbon cement that hardens naturally without requiring high-heat...
Scientists at CERN created the first antimatter qubit, keeping an antiproton oscillating between quantum states for nearly a minute. This breakthrough allows more precise matter-antimatter comparisons and could help explain the...
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are advancing rapidly, with companies like Synchron and Neuralink competing to develop commercial models. Synchron's device, inserted through blood vessels, offers a less invasive option than...
A 247-million-year-old "wonder reptile" is rewriting the evolutionary story of complex body coverings. Discovered in fossils from the 1930s, Mirasaura grauvogeli sported a dorsal crest with feather-like structures, predating...
Massive 123-foot WindWings, developed by UK's BAR Technologies, will be installed on two 820-foot tankers to revolutionize maritime shipping. This wind-powered propulsion system aims to reduce fuel consumption and emissions...
Scientists have unveiled the most comprehensive catalog of human genetic variation to date, analyzing DNA from over 1,000 people worldwide. The studies reveal new insights into structural variants and "hidden" features of the...
TRIC Robotics has developed autonomous robots that use UV-C light to kill pests on strawberry farms, potentially reducing pesticide use. The California-based startup offers its technology as a service, deploying tractor-sized...
A groundbreaking study has revealed 27 million tons of nanoplastics in the North Atlantic Ocean, far exceeding previous estimates. Dutch scientists discovered these near-invisible particles using advanced analysis techniques. The...
Astronomers found that up to 200 exoplanets may be larger than initially thought due to light contamination from nearby stars, affecting the search for alien life. This suggests fewer Earth-like planets have been discovered, with...
Scientists have discovered that Uranus emits 12.5% more internal heat than it receives from the sun, contradicting previous observations from Voyager 2. This finding suggests a different internal structure or evolutionary history...
A South Korean team developed a printing technology that doubles the stability of lithium-metal batteries, potentially enabling longer-range electric vehicles. The new method creates a protective film on lithium anodes,...
Engineers at Savannah River Site created a fast-dissolving aluminum alloy for fuel carriers, speeding up nuclear waste processing and potentially saving $4 billion by completing the project 20 years early.
A Canadian study tested a high entropy alloy of iron, manganese, chromium, and nickel under extreme heat and proton bombardment, revealing promising radiation resistance for potential use in nuclear reactors.
Physicists superheated gold to 19,000 kelvins—14 times its melting point—without melting it, disproving a long-standing theory about temperature limits in solids. Using ultrafast and powerful x-ray lasers, researchers heated a...
Microbes in deep-sea conditions broke down a new plastic, LAHB, into CO2 and water, with over 80% mass loss in 13 months, while conventional bioplastics remained intact, suggesting potential for ocean-safe biodegradable materials.