Optics & Photonics
Electro-optic sampling research unlocks new insights into quantum physics
Konstantin Vodopyanov, a professor at the College of Sciences and CREOL, the College of Optics and Photonics, recently co-authored a study published in the journal Optica. This research examines electro-optic sampling (EOS), ...
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Environment
What keeps people from evacuating during a natural disaster?
When deciding whether to shelter in place during an emergency, social roles, environmental knowledge, economic status, and other factors weigh heavily over government information and directions, according to a new Yale School ...
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Advanced gene editor enables more precise insertion of complete genes
Ask scientists which gene-editing tool is most needed to advance gene therapy, and they'd probably describe a system that's now close to realization in the labs of Samuel Sternberg ...
Ask scientists which gene-editing tool is most needed to advance gene therapy, and they'd probably describe a system that's now close to realization in ...
Biotechnology
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Bismuth's mask uncovered: Implications for quantum computing and spintronics materials
Whether bismuth is part of a class of materials highly suitable for quantum computing and spintronics was a long‑standing issue. Kobe University research has now revealed that the ...
Whether bismuth is part of a class of materials highly suitable for quantum computing and spintronics was a long‑standing issue. Kobe University research ...
Condensed Matter
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Late Pleistocene horse DNA uncovers two-way migrations and climate-linked population declines
The horse originated in North America around four million years ago. As changing sea levels created land bridges between continents, the horse traveled into Eurasia. A team of 57 international ...
The horse originated in North America around four million years ago. As changing sea levels created land bridges between continents, the horse traveled ...
Plants & Animals
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Researchers establish fundamental limit on how light bosonic dark matter can be
In a new study published in Physical Review Letters, scientists have estimated a new lower bound on the mass of ultra-lightweight bosonic dark matter particles.

Do forest carbon credits work and actually help the environment?
It takes a lot of fuel to get an airplane up in the sky and keep it there—which means a lot of emissions. In fact, the airline industry produces more greenhouse gases than many major countries. Most airlines know this isn't ...
Environment
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New definition of domestication challenges traditional views on domestic species
Cats, dogs and farm animals are what come to mind when we think of domesticated animals. For ages, domestication has been portrayed as a uniquely human accomplishment, where species become domestic only through our deliberate ...

Loss of lung capacity begins between the ages of 20 and 25, study suggests
A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in collaboration with the Clínic-IDIBAPS, has shown, for the first time, how lung capacity evolves from childhood to old age. The findings, published in ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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A key neural pathway reveals how the brain forms fear memories from psychological threats
Fear memories can form in the brain following exposure to threatening situations such as natural disasters, accidents, or violence. When these memories become excessive or distorted, they can lead to severe mental health ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Genome mapping of Brazil's diverse population uncovers new variants linked to health
For the first time, an international study has deciphered the genome of the population of Brazil. Published in the journal Science, the research includes the African, Native American, and European ancestries making up this ...
Genetics
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Two HIV vaccine trials show proof of concept for pathway to broadly neutralizing antibodies
A decades-long scientific challenge in HIV vaccine development has been finding a way to train the immune system to produce antibodies that can target many variants of the virus. Traditional approaches haven't worked—largely ...
HIV & AIDS
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An overlooked cell type orchestrates brain rewiring during states of heightened attention
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have upended the decades-old dogma of how connections between brain cells are rearranged during states of heightened vigilance or attention. The team found ...
Neuroscience
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Simulating MEMS Devices: 4 Case Studies
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Tech Xplore

'Virtual time freezing' technique lets scientists see inside spinning engines and tools
Researchers have developed a real-time imaging system that can capture images of fast-spinning objects over long durations. Real-time monitoring of rotating parts such as the turbine blades used in power plants or the fan ...
Optics & Photonics
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Clean power surge needed: China's 2035 climate plan must aim high
China will need to generate more than half of its power from wind and solar by 2035 to align with global climate goals, according to new research led by the University of California San Diego. The study offers timely recommendations ...
Engineering
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A vicious cycle: How methane emissions from warming wetlands could exacerbate climate change
Warming in the Arctic is intensifying methane emissions, contributing to a vicious feedback loop that could accelerate climate change even more, according to a new study published in Nature.
Earth Sciences
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Genomics study shows early Asians traveled over 20,000 km from North Asia to South America
An international genomics study led by scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) at the Singapore Center for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) and Asian School of the Environment ...
Archaeology
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Improved model system allows researchers to study embryo development
Research from Ph.D. candidate Bohan Chen in the lab of Idse Heemskerk of the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan Medical School and their colleagues improves upon a popular experimental ...
Biotechnology
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Link between ADHD and obesity might depend on where you live
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might contribute to obesity by reducing physical activity—a relationship that can also be mediated by the features of the urban environment in which a person lives.
Attention deficit disorders
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Thetis cells identified as key player in childhood food allergies
A decade ago, a clinical trial in the U.K. famously showed that children who were exposed to peanuts in the early months of life had reduced risk of developing a peanut allergy compared with children who avoided peanuts.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Scientists find two brain biomarkers in long COVID sufferers that may be causing cognitive issues
A new study that is the first to compare inflammation and brain stress responses in long COVID-19 patients with individuals who have fully recovered shows that those with continued brain fog and other cognitive issues have ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Observations detect a perfectly shaped supernova remnant
An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new supernova remnant that showcases a remarkable circular symmetry in shape. The detection of the remnant, dubbed "Teleios," is described in a research paper ...

Study reveals impact of oft-overlooked cell in brain function
An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University.
Psychology & Psychiatry
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NASA satellite images could provide early volcano warnings
Scientists know that changing tree leaves can indicate when a nearby volcano is becoming more active and might erupt. In a new collaboration between NASA and the Smithsonian Institution, scientists now believe they can detect ...

Empowering cities to act: New interactive tool highlights where climate action is most needed
What does a climate-neutral, livable city look like—and what concrete actions can help us get there? The new Climate Action Navigator (CAN) from HeiGIT (Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology) offers data-driven ...

Harnessing gradient doping boosts end-pumped Nd:YAG laser performance
In recent research published in Optics & Laser Technology and Infrared Physics & Technology, a research team led by Prof. Cheng Tingqing at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has introduced ...

Scientists rediscover orange tree variety that may be tolerant to greening disease
ARS scientists made a "sweet" discovery that may be important to solving a major problem within the citrus industry.

A novel hybrid charge transfer crystal with reversible color-changing property
Transfer of charge is a process in which electrons move within a molecule or between two molecules. It is a crucial chemical process that can be applied to a wide range of technologies. Intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) ...

First ultraviolet data collected from NASA's Europa Clipper mission
The Southwest Research Institute-led Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS) aboard NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft has successfully completed its initial commissioning following the October 14, 2024, launch. Scheduled to arrive ...

Image: Deimos before dawn
NASA's Perseverance rover captured this view of Deimos, the smaller of Mars's two moons, shining in the sky at 4:27 a.m. local time on March 1, 2025, the 1,433rd Martian day (sol) of the mission. In the dark before dawn, ...

Archaeologists shed light on the treatment of individuals with disabilities in the late Middle Ages
The skeleton of a man with a severe dislocated fracture of the knee, found in a cemetery in Lund, southern Sweden, is helping to unravel the complexities of social attitudes toward individuals with disabilities in the late ...

Masculinity over money? The hidden barrier keeping men out of top occupations
As automation and globalization continue reshaping the workforce, high-paying jobs in traditionally male-dominated sectors are shrinking while demand for roles in health care, education and other "feminine" industries surges. ...

The goo and gunk in your home could be solutions to climate change
Climate change solutions might be lurking in the dark recesses of your home, according to microbiologist James Henriksen, and he's encouraging everyone to get involved in the search for extremophiles, organisms that survive ...

Study of perceptions of deservingness based on the reason for organ transplant and recipients' race/ethnicity
Becoming an organ donor has never been easier. Registration is available online when renewing a driver's license or, for iPhone users, through an app.

Climate-smart ocean solutions require distinguishing marine spatial planning and marine conservation planning
In a paper published this week in npj Ocean Sustainability, researchers propose pathways to optimize synergies between marine spatial planning (MSP) and marine protected area (MPA) planning under a rapidly changing climate.

Scientists use fossils to assess the health of Florida's largest remaining seagrass bed
The seagrass is greener along Florida's Nature Coast … figuratively, that is. A new study published in the journal Marine Ecology Progress Series shows that seagrass ecosystems along the northern half of Florida's Gulf ...

Diverse pollen sources boost honeybee survival rates during winter months
Especially in temperate climates, winter poses a major challenge for honeybee colonies. To ensure their survival, the animals must maintain the right temperature in the hive and raise the next generation of workers. The availability ...

Navigating financial uncertainty: How AI nudges can curb overdraft costs
A new study demonstrates how artificial intelligence (AI) can help consumers avoid overdraft fees—potentially saving households millions in avoidable charges.

Learning as an adventure: The lecture theater in the spaceship
The low-threshold, playful communication of complex scientific content is a challenge. A team from the Game Lab Graz at the Institute of Human-Centered Computing at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) has developed a ...

Long sterol synthesis pathways help cells balance lipids and form membrane domains
Sterols, such as cholesterol in our bodies or ergosterol in yeast cells, are among the most abundant lipids in eukaryotic cells, yet are synthesized through notoriously long, complex metabolic pathways.

Study suggests maple syrup industry can tap into, expand Kentucky's forest economy
Kentucky's forests, traditionally valued for their timber and recreation, could soon become a source of sweet economic opportunity, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton ...

New open-source tool streamlines GreenFeed livestock emissions data analysis
The dairy and agriculture sectors' pursuit of sustainability and efficiency has fueled a dramatic expansion in research aimed at understanding and reducing livestock greenhouse gas emissions. Central to this effort is the ...

Cockney Yiddish: How two languages influenced each other in London's East End
Yiddish is a familiar presence in contemporary English speech. Many people use or at least know the meaning of words like chutzpah (audacity), schlep (drag) or nosh (snack).