Physicists discover a quantum state with a new type of emergent particles: Six-flux composite fermions
Physicists have reported a new fractional quantum Hall state that is very different from all…
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Climate change could push bowhead whales to cross paths with shipping traffic
The population of bowhead whales that migrates between the Bering and Beaufort Seas each year…
Air pollution linked to more signs of Alzheimer’s in brain
People with higher exposure to traffic-related air pollution were more likely to have high amounts…
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Little groundwater recharge in ancient Mars aquifer, according to new models
Mars was once a wet world. The geological record of the Red Planet shows evidence…
Sleep improves ability to recall complex events
Sleep helps consolidate our memory of complex associations, thus supporting the ability to complete memories…
Butterfly and moth genomes mostly unchanged despite 250 million years of evolution
Comparison of over 200 high-quality butterfly and moth genomes reveals key insights into their biology,…
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An awkward family reunion: Sea monsters are our cousins
The sea lamprey, a 500-million-year-old animal with a sharp-toothed suction cup for a mouth, is…
Toxic elements found in stranded whales, dolphins over 15 years
Researchers evaluated the prevalence, concentration and tissue distribution of essential and non-essential trace elements, including…
Revolutionary breakthrough in solar energy: Most efficient QD solar cells
A research team has unveiled a novel ligand exchange technique that enables the synthesis of…
Baleen whales evolved a unique larynx to communicate but cannot escape human noise
The iconic baleen whales, such as the blue, gray and humpback whale, depend on sound…
Electrons become fractions of themselves in graphene
Physicists have observed fractional quantum Hall effect in simple pentalayer graphene. The finding could make…
Black hole at center of the Milky Way resembles a football
The supermassive black hole in the center of the Milky Way is spinning so quickly…
Did neanderthals use glue? Researchers find evidence that sticks
Neanderthals created stone tools held together by a multi-component adhesive, a team of scientists has…
Gulf corals still suffering more than a decade after Deepwater Horizon oil spill, scientists report
Deep-water corals in the Gulf of Mexico are still struggling to recover from the devastating…
Researchers are using RNA in a new approach to fight HIV
A pharmacy associate professor has developed a novel nanomedicine loaded with genetic material called small…
It’s the spin that makes the difference
Biomolecules such as amino acids and sugars occur in two mirror-image forms — in all…
Junk DNA in birds may hold key to safe, efficient gene therapy
For many genetic diseases, disabling or editing a gene using CRISPR is insufficient to overcome…
Fasting-like diet lowers risk factors for disease, reduces biological age in humans
Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as…
Panama Canal expansion rewrites history of world’s most ecologically diverse bats
In a new study, paleontologists describe the oldest-known leaf-nosed bat fossils, which were found along…
New non-toxic method for producing high-quality graphene oxide
Researchers have found a new way to synthesize graphene oxide which has significantly fewer defects…
Artificial reefs help preserve coral reefs by shifting divers away from the natural ones, according to new long-term study of one in Eilat
Divers are essentially tourists who love coral reefs and invest a lot of time and…
Study reveals molecular mechanisms behind hibernation in mammals
Researchers have characterized changes in the structure of motor proteins, called myosins, and energy consumption…
Could ultra-processed foods be the new ‘silent’ killer?
Hundreds of novel ingredients never encountered by human physiology are now found in nearly 60…
Microplastics found in every human placenta tested
Researchers reported finding microplastics in all 62 of the placenta samples tested, with concentrations ranging…
Scientists discover new target for reversible, non-hormonal male birth control
Scientists discovered a new target for reversible, non-hormonal male birth control. The drug, an HDAC…
Women get the same exercise benefits as men, but with less effort
A new study shows there is a gender gap between women and men when it…
Newly discovered genetic markers help pinpoint diabetes risks, complications
In the largest genome-wide association study to date on Type 2 diabetes, a team of…
To boost a preschooler’s language skills, consider reminiscing
Book sharing is a popular way parents engage young children in conversation. However, not all…
This tiny, tamper-proof ID tag can authenticate almost anything
A cryptographic tag uses terahertz waves to authenticate items by recognizing the unique pattern of…
Why two prehistoric sharks found in Ohio got new names
Until recently, Orthacanthus gracilis could have been considered the ‘John Smith’ of prehistoric shark names,…
Giant Antarctic sea spiders reproductive mystery solved
Instead of carrying the babies until they hatched, as in most species of sea spiders,…
Electrification or hydrogen? Both have distinct roles in the European energy transition
A key step to achieving climate neutrality in the European Union is to rapidly shift…
New study analyzes link between digit ratio and oxygen consumption in footballers
The efficiency of oxygen supply to tissues is a factor in the severity of important…
Games in the classroom and the boardroom: How ‘serious games’ are helping us learn
A team of researchers are encouraging us to swap textbooks for games, as they drive…
Under pressure — space exploration in our time
A new paradigm is taking shape in the space industry as the countries and entities…
Advanced artificial photosynthesis catalyst uses CO2 more efficiently to create biodegradable plastics
A research team that had previously succeeded in synthesizing fumaric acid using bicarbonate and pyruvic…
Mystery solved: The oldest fossil reptile from the alps is an historical forgery
Palaeontological analysis shows renowned fossil thought to show soft tissue preservation is in fact just…
What can bulls tell us about men?
Researchers have found genes in the reproductive organs of bulls that influence fertility. The findings…
Evidence of geothermal activity within icy dwarf planets
A team found evidence for hydrothermal or metamorphic activity within the icy dwarf planets Eris…
Reforestation programs could threaten vast area of tropical grasslands
New research reveals the scale of inappropriate reforestation projects across Africa. A new study reveals…
Discovery of new Li ion conductor unlocks new direction for sustainable batteries
Researchers have discovered a solid material that rapidly conducts lithium ions. Consisting of non-toxic earth-abundant…
First-ever atomic freeze-frame of liquid water
Scientists report the first look at electrons moving in real-time in liquid water; the findings…
Diving deeper into our oceans: Underwater drones open new doors for global coral reef research
Scientists take innovation in coral e-DNA monitoring to the next level. Read Original Article: Diving…
Diverse ancient volcanoes on Mars discovered by planetary scientist may hold clues to pre-plate tectonic activity on Earth
A geologist has revealed intriguing insights into the volcanic activity on Mars. He proposes that…
Neolithic groups from the south of the Iberian Peninsula first settled permanently in San Fernando (Cadiz) 6,200 years ago
A new study reveals that the first farmers and herdsmen settled in Andalusia collected and…
The brain is ‘programmed’ for learning from people we like
Our brains are ‘programmed’ to learn more from people we like — and less from…
Altermagnetism experimentally demonstrated
Ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism have long been known to scientists as two classes of magnetic order…
Targeting the microenvironment rather than a specific cell type could be the key to healing injured hearts
A groundbreaking scientific study has unveiled a remarkable discovery that may have far-reaching implications for…
A lighthouse in the Gobi desert
A new study explores the weight great fossil sites have on our understanding of evolutionary…
Exposure to Agent Orange damages brain tissue in ways similar to Alzheimer’s disease
Agent Orange, an herbicide used during the Vietnam War, is a known toxin with wide-ranging…