Optics & Photonics
New microwave-to-optical transducer uses rare-earth ions for efficient quantum signal conversion
Quantum technologies, which leverage quantum mechanical effects to process information, could outperform their classical counterparts in some complex and advanced tasks. The development and real-world deployment of these ...
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Plants & Animals
Tomato ripening regulated by the same cellular process that slows aging in animals and humans
In research published in New Phytologist, investigators reveal that tomato ripening is regulated by the same mechanism that contributes to humans' and animals' life- and health spans.
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Contemplating art's beauty found to boost abstract and 'big picture' thinking
Since the dawn of philosophy, thinkers from Plato to Kant have considered how beauty affects human experience, and whether it has the power to transform our state of mind.
Social Sciences
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A recently-discovered termite terminator is better, more targeted and won't harm humans
Drywood termites, the ones that hide in wooden structures, molt about seven times in their lives. UC Riverside researchers have found that a chemical preventing them from growing new exoskeletons will also end their infestation ...
Ecology
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NASA's IXPE reveals X-ray-generating particles in black hole jets
The blazar BL Lacertae, a supermassive black hole surrounded by a bright disk and jets oriented toward Earth, provided scientists with a unique opportunity to answer a longstanding question: How are X-rays generated in extreme ...
Astronomy
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Replanted rainforests may benefit from termite transplants, study finds
Termites—infamous for their ability to destroy wood—are rarely welcomed into rainforests that have been painstakingly replanted. But a new paper suggests that termite transplants may be necessary to help regenerating ...
Plants & Animals
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Bridging worlds: Physicists develop novel test of the holographic principle
Exactly 100 years ago, famed Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger (yes, the cat guy) postulated his eponymous equation that explains how particles in quantum physics behave. A key component of quantum mechanics, Schrödinger's ...
General Physics
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Programmable double-network gels: Interspecies interactions dictate structure, resilience and adaptability
A new study uncovers how fine-tuning the interactions between two distinct network-forming species within a soft gel enables programmable control over its structure and mechanical properties. The findings reveal a powerful ...
Soft Matter
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Tandem heat-wave-drought events across Eurasia amplified by global warming, new study finds
Summers are getting hotter and drier in the Eurasian landmass due to an atmospheric circulation pattern further aggravated by anthropogenic factors. The recent tandem heat-wave-drought events in the region stretching from ...
Okra and fenugreek extracts remove most microplastics from water, finds research
The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could trap microplastics better than a commonly used synthetic polymer. Previously, researchers proposed using these sticky natural polymers ...
Polymers
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Simulating MEMS Devices: 4 Case Studies
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Astronomers observe the cooling process of a young stellar object following an accretion burst
Using the NOrthern Extended Millimeter Array (NOEMA) and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), Chinese astronomers have observed a young stellar object known as G24.33+0.14 in the process of cooling after ...
Developing a probiotic cocktail that may help ward off dementia
Hariom Yadav, Ph.D., can't get a particular cocktail off his mind—especially because our aging population potentially could benefit from the benefits for brain health that this punch may pack.
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
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Human gut fungus reverses liver disease in mice
Researchers at Peking University have discovered that a filamentous gut fungus, Fusarium foetens, can reverse metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in mice. These findings have implications for developing ...
Exploring cyborg cicada bioacoustic modulations for insect-based communication
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan have invented a method to manipulate the musical scales of cicadas' chirps by using electrical muscle stimulation (EMS). A hybrid biological-electronic speaker was produced ...
An evolutionarily conserved protein keeps chromosomes from fusing
Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research in London and Linköping University in Sweden have discovered how cells prevent their chromosomes from mistakenly fusing together. Two proteins, TRF2 and RAP1, work together ...
Heat and drought are quietly hurting global crop yields
More frequent hot weather and droughts have dealt a significant blow to crop yields, especially for key grains like wheat, barley, and maize, according to a Stanford study published this week in Proceedings of the National ...
Agriculture
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NICER maps debris from Ansky's quasi-periodic eruptions
For the first time, astronomers have probed the physical environment of repeating X-ray outbursts near monster black holes thanks to data from NASA's NICER (Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer) and other missions.
Astronomy
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Food as medicine: How diet shapes gut microbiome health
The modern Western-style diet—high in processed foods, red meat, dairy products, and sugar—alters the composition of the gut microbiome in ways that can have a huge impact on health. This dietary pattern, which is also ...
Health
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Shifting nicotine product preferences observed in US high school students
University of Southern California and University of Michigan researchers report expanded use of non-tobacco nicotine products among U.S. adolescents. While exclusive e-cigarette use has declined, dual use of nicotine pouches ...
Structurally reprogrammable magnetic metamaterials hold promise for biomedicine, soft robotics
Scientists from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and Harvard University have experimentally demonstrated that it is possible to reprogram the mechanical and structural behavior of innovative artificial materials with ...
Engineering
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Could conserving tigers in forests be an integral part of climate change solutions?
Forests without top predators (such as tigers) risk being overgrazed by large herbivore prey, depleting vegetation carbon stocks and their capacity to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, an essential ecosystem function ...
Could forensic scientists soon reconstruct facial 3D images from DNA at crime scenes?
In research published in Advanced Science, investigators describe their ability to reconstruct 3D facial images from DNA data, which could have important applications in forensic investigations of crime scenes.
New device instantly detects dangerous street drugs, offering hope for harm reduction
A portable device that can instantly detect dangerous street drugs at extremely low concentrations has been developed at the University of Bath in the UK.
NASA progresses toward crewed moon mission with spacecraft and rocket milestones
Engineers, technicians, mission planners, and the four astronauts set to fly around the moon next year on Artemis II, NASA's first crewed Artemis mission, are rapidly progressing toward launch.
Probing the power and peril of office nicknames
From "Kate the Great" to "Neutron Jack," nicknames are often a staple of office culture. But do they truly belong in a professional setting?
Safe, pure and fewer pesticide residues: The consumer case for strip cropping
What if you could both improve biodiversity and win over consumers with bread? Researchers from Wageningen University & Research found that bread produced with wheat from strip cropping scores surprisingly well with consumers—provided ...
Border closures during COVID briefly reduced support for immigrants and the EU
The sudden closure of internal European borders during the COVID-19 crisis had not only practical consequences, but also changed how people thought about immigration and Europe. Recent research from the University of Amsterdam ...
Quantum sensing via matter-wave interferometry aboard the ISS could broaden our knowledge of the universe
Future space missions could use quantum technologies to help us understand the physical laws that govern the universe, explore the composition of other planets and their moons, gain insights into unexplained cosmological ...
Did the pandemic lockdowns improve digital skills?
Many video calls in 2020 began with "Can you hear me?" Digital work was still relatively uncommon in Germany at the time, and many struggled with both the technology and the new form of communication. A recent study by four ...
Global science faces persistent geographic disparities
There is an increasing awareness and understanding in global science about a troubling and persistent research imbalance, where studies overwhelmingly originate from economically developed countries, particularly those in ...
SpaceX gets US approval to launch more Starship flights from Texas
Elon Musk's SpaceX on Tuesday received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to increase the number of annual Starship rocket launches from five to 25 at its Texas base, marking a major boost for the ...
SpaceX aims for launch after sunset tonight from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX has lined up another launch soon after sunset Tuesday night from Cape Canaveal.
Beyond pandas: How broadening the flagship concept can help conservation capture more hearts—and save more nature
When one thinks about conservation symbols, things that typically come to mind are particularly emblematic species—pandas, tigers, elephants, polar bears, dolphins, and the likes. Such iconic animals, referred to as flagship ...
A global network of researchers pools sound data on biodiversity
Passive acoustic monitoring of biodiversity involves capturing the sounds of animals emitted intentionally or unintentionally in a wide variety of ecosystems, using acoustic recorders. It is used to monitor cetaceans, numerous ...
Sovereignty referendums entail no major change in electoral support of both winning and losing sides, finds study
Is there a relationship between the outcome of a sovereignty referendum and the subsequent electoral performance of the political parties? Is a sovereignty referendum associated with an increase in electoral support among ...
Leadership-backed training is key to better policing, according to research
As communities across the U.S. continue to grapple with public safety and police reform, a study published in Management Science offers compelling evidence for a path forward: Procedural justice training for police officers, ...
Mapping the ocean floor with ancient tides
In shallow coastal waters around the world, mud and other fine-grained sediments such as clay and silt form critical blue carbon sinks. Offshore infrastructure such as wind turbines and oil platforms, as well as fishing practices ...
Climate change on your doorstep: Online tool shows future of regional and global water resources
Climate change is altering water availability—across the globe, and right on our doorstep. With a new interactive map, users can now see online how renewable water resources, groundwater recharge, and evapotranspiration ...
Being honest about using AI at work makes people trust you less, research finds
Whether you're using AI to write cover letters, grade papers or draft ad campaigns, you might want to think twice about telling others. That simple act of disclosure can make people trust you less, our new peer-reviewed article ...
India plans manned space flight by 2027
India's space agency said Tuesday it planned to launch an uncrewed orbital mission later this year before its first human spaceflight in early 2027.
