More comprehensive search for sterile neutrinos comes up empty
Particle physicists have been looking for so-called "sterile neutrinos" for a few decades now. They are a hypothesized particle that would have a tiny mass like the three known neutrinos but would not ...
25 Nov 15:18 · phys.org
How tiny droplets can deform ice: Findings show potential for cryopreservation and food engineering
When water freezes slowly, the location where water turns into ice—known as the freezing front—forms a straight line. Researchers from the University of Twente showed how droplets that interact with ...
25 Nov 15:21 · phys.org
Is 'bypassing' a better way to battle misinformation? Researchers say new approach has advantages over the standard
Misinformation can lead to socially detrimental behavior, which makes finding ways to combat its effects a matter of crucial public concern. A new paper by researchers at the Annenberg Public Policy Center ...
25 Nov 15:22 · phys.org
'Bomb cyclone' adds to growing extreme weather trend
The "once-in-a-decade" storm that devastated the Pacific Northwest last week caused widespread outages, damage, and at least two deaths. Data shows the storms are becoming more common. Could climate change ...
25 Nov 15:24 · phys.org
Using sunlight to recycle black plastics: Researchers leverage additive to make materials chemically useful
Not all plastics are equal—some types and colors are easier to recycle than others. For instance, black foam and black coffee lids, which are often made of polystyrene, usually end up in landfills because ...
25 Nov 15:54 · phys.org
Machine learning approach discovers crystallizable organic semiconductors
Organic semiconductors represent a transformative technology that bridges traditional electronics with the versatility of organic materials. They make flexible, wearable devices and next-generation displays ...
25 Nov 16:31 · phys.org
Oldest US firearm unearthed in Arizona, a bronze cannon linked to Coronado expedition
Independent researchers in Arizona have unearthed a bronze cannon linked to the Vázquez de Coronado expedition, making it the oldest firearm ever found in the continental United States. The discovery ...
25 Nov 16:31 · phys.org
Google DeepMind develops an AI-based decoder that identifies quantum computing errors
A team of AI researchers at Google DeepMind, working with a team of quantum researchers at Google Quantum AI, announced the development of an AI-based decoder that identifies quantum computing errors.
25 Nov 16:32 · phys.org
Acoustic properties of rock sites may have inspired prehistoric art
Researchers at the University of Helsinki performed acoustic impulse response measurements in front of 37 rock painting sites and found that the same vertical rock surfaces that have the painted elks, ...
25 Nov 16:32 · phys.org
Study identifies path to design stable, durable polymer membranes for clean energy
Electrolytes that convert chemical to electrical energy underlie the search for new power sources with zero emissions. Among these new power sources are fuel cells that produce electricity.
25 Nov 16:33 · phys.org
A new carbon-negative method to produce essential amino acids
Amino acids are essential for nearly every process in the human body. Often referred to as "the building blocks of life," they are also critical for commercial use in products ranging from pharmaceuticals ...
25 Nov 16:33 · phys.org
Nonlinear Compton scattering with a multi-petawatt laser mimics astrophysical phenomena
A team of researchers has successfully demonstrated nonlinear Compton scattering (NCS) between an ultra-relativistic electron beam and an ultrahigh intensity laser pulse using the 4-Petawatt laser at ...
25 Nov 16:33 · phys.org
Battery hub plan on Perthshire battlefield sparks conflict
Hundreds of soldiers are thought to be buried near the Tibbermore site which is listed in Historic Environment Scotland’s Inventory of Historic Battlefields.
25 Nov 16:33 · Daily Record
How breast cancer patients respond to tamoxifen may be linked to the gut microbiome
A new study has shown that variation in the microbiota of the human gut impacts the pharmacokinetics of tamoxifen and thus the effectiveness of the drug.
25 Nov 16:41 · News-Medical
Research on key host pathways has implications for Ebola and beyond
Mortality rates from Ebola outbreaks can be as high as 90%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and 55 people died in the most recent outbreak in Uganda in 2022.
25 Nov 16:41 · phys.org
New design standards for stream crossings to help mitigate pollution
Since 2001, the Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies, housed in the Larson Transportation Institute in the Penn State College of Engineering's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has ...
25 Nov 16:41 · phys.org
Study finds ZnO nanorods achieve 98.3% Faraday efficiency in CO₂ reduction
Nano-ZnO is a potential catalyst material for carbon dioxide electrocatalytic reduction (CO2RR), but its effective Faraday efficiency (FE) is still below 90% and the current density is less than 300 mA ...
25 Nov 16:47 · phys.org
Alternate stream water-testing method detects emerging contaminants
Pollutants known as "contaminants of emerging concern" or chemicals that could potentially harm human health and have been found in the environment, including pesticides, ingredients from personal care ...
25 Nov 16:54 · phys.org
Hidden pocket in human bitter taste receptor discovered
A new study describes an exciting discovery that changes the way we understand human bitter taste receptors. The research has revealed a hidden "pocket" inside one of the body's bitter taste receptors, ...
25 Nov 16:56 · phys.org
Civil lawsuits study reveals effectiveness of environment-focused litigation in US, but also large inequalities
A sweeping study of three decades of lawsuits has revealed both the effectiveness but also the underuse of civil litigation to enforce environmental protections.
25 Nov 17:04 · phys.org
Earth-bound asteroids 'could be tracked more precisely' with new equation
Identifying asteroids on a potential collision course with Earth could be made easier thanks to an advancement in how to track their orbits more precisely.
25 Nov 17:05 · phys.org
Study exposes global 'blind spot' in human rights protections for dissidents
Intensifying coercive tactics used by repressive states to silence critics abroad requires the set-up of specialist transnational rights protection offices, says a new paper by researchers at Lancaster ...
25 Nov 17:05 · phys.org
Iconic Falkirk Kelpies offers thrillseekers chance to climb 100-foot high monument in 'epic experience'
The iconic Kelpies structures, which loom over the M9 motorway, will now see keen charity fundraisers and thrillseekers scale the monuments after the opening of The Kelpies Experience.
25 Nov 17:16 · Daily Record
Unusual supernova observations grant astronomers a peek into the cosmic past
An international team of researchers has made new observations of an unusual supernova, finding the most metal-poor stellar explosion ever observed.
25 Nov 17:23 · phys.org
1.6 million Nigerians with HIV on Treatment – NACA
Nigeria has an HIV prevalence of 1.4 per cent among adults aged 15 to 64 years
25 Nov 17:29 · Premium Times
Bristol Zoo auctions off Victorian benches despite legal threats
The sale follows Friday's auction which netted £160,000 for the Zoo
25 Nov 17:39 · BristolLive
Earth's axis tilts 31.5 inches - and scientists pinpoint exactly who is to blame
Scientists have discovered that the Earth's axis tilted by 31.5 inches between 1993 and 2010 - and one of the reasons is the pumping of groundwater for irrigation and human use
25 Nov 17:50 · The Mirror
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