Plasma ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµics
A new type of X-point radiator that prevents tokamaks from overheating
Nuclear fusion reactors are highly powerful technologies that can generate energy by fusing (i.e., joining) two light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus. These fusion reactions release large amounts of energy, which ...
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Autism spectrum disorders
Autism and ADHD have distinct brain connectivity signatures, study finds
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are among the most well-known neurodevelopmental conditions, estimated to affect approximately 1–3% and 5–7% of the global population, ...
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Solar architecture choreographs light and shadow across an ancient Macedonian tomb
Athens-based independent scholar Demetrius Savvides has shown that in Amphipolis, northern Greece, where the Kastas Monument rises in tiers of sculpted marble, sunlight appears to ...
Athens-based independent scholar Demetrius Savvides has shown that in Amphipolis, northern Greece, where the Kastas Monument rises in tiers of sculpted ...

Ancient DNA unravels ancestral secrets of classic Maya period
Beneath the surface of present-day western Honduras lie the ruins of Copán—an archaeological site that once stood as a vital city in the classic Maya world, situated at the crossroads ...
Beneath the surface of present-day western Honduras lie the ruins of Copán—an archaeological site that once stood as a vital city in the classic Maya ...

Enamel proteins from Paranthropus robustus teeth reveal biological sex and genetic variability
A large international team of anthropologists, evolutionary theorists, biologists, and historians has identified gender and genetic variability via sequencing of enamel proteins from four Paranthropus robustus teeth within ...

Saturday Citations: Wages vs. welfare; origins of teeth; a search for primordial black holes
A new study of the Gobi Wall in the Gobi highland desert of Mongolia reveals a multifunctional role beyond defense; data from the James Webb Space Telescope is bringing physicists closer to resolving the Hubble tension; and ...

From infinite past to future: Simulation tracks complete journey of gravitational wave through black hole spacetime
In a new ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµical Review Letters study, researchers have successfully followed a gravitational wave's complete journey from the infinite past to the infinite future as it encounters a black hole.

New research determines the thermodynamic properties of the quark gluon plasma
Very soon after the Big Bang, the universe enjoyed a brief phase where quarks and gluons roamed freely, not yet joined up into hadrons such as protons, neutrons and mesons. This state, called a quark-gluon plasma, existed ...

Olfactory neurons use unexpected 'solid' clusters to achieve genetic precision
A new study published in Nature reveals how olfactory sensory neurons (OSNs) achieve extraordinary precision in selecting which genes to express.

Vegetarianism linked to values of autonomy and non-conformity
The values of vegetarians diverge sharply from those of meat-eaters, revealing a profile less about kindness and more about individuality, according to psychologist John B. Nezlek at SWPS University of Social Sciences and ...
Sleep is known to be central to various physiological and mental processes, including the consolidation of memories, supporting various cognitive functions, helping to clear the brain of neurotoxins, balancing hormones and ...
People who are at higher risk for heart disease also seem more likely to develop dementia. And research led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has discovered new associations ...
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Astronomers discover new evidence of intermediate-mass black holes
In the world of black holes, there are generally three size categories: stellar-mass black holes (about five to 50 times the mass of the sun), supermassive black holes (millions to billions of times the mass of the sun), ...
Astronomy
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Virtual model of a Venusian pancake dome shows it likely formed due to elastic lithosphere and dense lava
A trio of scientists from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Université de Lyon, and Arizona State University, respectively, has found that a likely reason flat pancake-like volcanoes form on Venus' surface is the planet ...

Origami structures unfold into seamless surfaces for deployable applications
A study published in Nature Communications presents a way to create deployable structures that transform from compact folded states into expansive configurations with perfectly smooth surfaces.
Thirst is a crucial physiological signal that contributes to the survival of humans and other animals, by allowing them to detect when they are dehydrated so that they can drink. Drinking is essential for survival and for ...
A team of roboticists and AI specialists at the Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Lab in Korea has designed, built and successfully tested a four-legged robot that is capable of conducting high-speed parkour maneuvers. In ...

Dinosaur eggshell study confirms biogenic origin of secondary eggshell units
The calcitic layers of the eggshells of archosaurs (including crocodilians and birds) and turtles are composed of distinctive crystalline structures known as eggshell units. Those growing from the shell membrane are called ...
Evolution
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Bedrock analysis reveals evidence for lost mountains from Antarctica's past
A new study led by University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh geologist Timothy Paulsen and University of Colorado Boulder thermochronologist Jeff Benowitz advances the understanding of the geologic history of Transantarctic Mountains ...
Earth Sciences
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Fluoride has been added to public water systems in the United States since 1945 to strengthen tooth enamel and fight off bacteria, ultimately reducing tooth decay. Mass General Brigham researchers developed a model to estimate ...
Dentistry
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3D genome mapping technology sheds light on how plants regulate photosynthesis
Chinese researchers have developed a technology that sheds light on how the three-dimensional (3D) organization of plant genomes influences gene expression—especially in photosynthesis.
Plants & Animals
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Custom-designed polymers open new path to electrochemical separations for sustainable drug manufacturing
Enantiomers, or molecule pairs that are mirror images of each other, make up more than half of FDA-approved drugs in use today, including those used in treatments for cancer, neurologic diseases and arthritis. Separating ...
Polymers
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Swiss glacier collapse renews focus on risks of climate change as glaciers retreat around the world
The landslide that buried most of a Swiss village this week is focusing renewed attention on the role of global warming in glacier collapses around the world and the increasing dangers.

Elon Musk promises more risky launches after sixth Starship failure
What goes up must come down, and earlier this week yet another of SpaceX's Starships, the biggest and most powerful type of rocket ever built, came back down to Earth in spectacular fashion. In the sky above the Indian Ocean, ...

AI meets game theory: How language models perform in human-like social scenarios
Large language models (LLMs)—the advanced AI behind tools like ChatGPT—are increasingly integrated into daily life, assisting with tasks such as writing emails, answering questions, and even supporting health care decisions. ...

A warming planet is poised to get even hotter, forecasters warn
As hot, dry and disastrous as the last few years have been, it appears that the chaos caused by a warming planet is just getting started.

Why small businesses get more love online: Empathy shapes customer reviews
Consumers often turn to online reviews to decide where to shop, eat or book services, but a new Tulane University study finds that star ratings might be influenced by something other than product quality—the size of the ...

Fusion project uses 3D-printed models to streamline assembly and reduce risk
The bundle of magnets at the heart of the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµics Laboratory's (PPPL) National Spherical Torus Experiment-Upgrade (NSTX-U) is the star of the show.

Flood fears recede after Swiss glacier collapse
An artificial lake building up behind the rubble left by a glacier that dramatically plunged down a Swiss mountainside, destroying a village, is beginning to drain, authorities said Friday, reducing fears of a second catastrophe.

Vienna calling: Strauss's 'The Blue Danube' to waltz into outer space
Austrian composer Johann Strauss II's "The Blue Danube" has, for many people, been synonymous with space travel since it was used in Stanley Kubrick's 1968 sci-fi film classic "2001: A Space Odyssey".

Swiss glacier collapse offers global warning of wider impact
The collapse of the Swiss Birch glacier serves as a chilling warning of the escalating dangers faced by communities worldwide living under the shadow of fragile ice, particularly in Asia, experts say.

How Switzerland's Birch glacier collapsed
A cascade of events in the Swiss Alps led to the dramatic collapse of the Birch glacier, wiping out Blatten village in the valley below, glaciologists and geoscientists told AFP on Friday.

India monsoon floods kill five in northeast
Torrential monsoon rains in India's northeast triggered landslides and floods that swept away and killed at least five people in Assam, disaster officials said Saturday.

Researchers created a chatbot to help teach a university law class—but the AI kept messing up
"AI tutors" have been hyped as a way to revolutionize education.

Biomechanics study reveals how tiny insects detect force
A newly published study in the Journal of Neurophysiology reveals how blow flies (Calliphora vicina)—despite their minimal body weight—reliably detect forces through specialized sensory organs in their legs. The research ...

Stress can speed up adaptation to unfamiliar cultures, study suggests
Imagine waking up in a foreign country where you do not speak the language and have no understanding of social etiquette, much less the norms or expectations for engaging with others. This would surely be stressful. In fact, ...

In the right circles: Europe's cities and regions lead the green transition
In a landscape full of clear blue lakes and deep green forests, it is the old redbrick buildings that tell the story of Tampere's industrial heritage. Former factories, which once housed machine and linen production, still ...

Satellite megaconstellations threaten radio astronomy observations, expert warns
For years, the commercial space sector has been abuzz about the prospect of satellite "super constellations" in Earth orbit. These satellites would provide everything from communications and navigation to broadband internet ...

FAA demands an accident investigation into SpaceX's latest out-of-control Starship flight
The Federal Aviation Administration is demanding an accident investigation into this week's out-of-control Starship flight by SpaceX.

A new model for more targeted conservation in a changing climate
An innovative new method developed by a Monash University-led research team aims to help conservationists identify more targeted and effective ways to protect wildlife and ecosystems.

Context-based evolution teaching can enhance student comprehension
A new study conducted by the Institute for Biology Education has concluded that the way in which supporting knowledge of key evolutionary findings is taught in biology lessons influences the entire network of knowledge that ...

Disrupting malaria's inner balance: Targeting parasite's protein control system could be key to innovative treatments
Malaria remains a persistent public health burden, with Plasmodium falciparum causing the most dangerous form of malaria and the most lethal infections. Its capacity to develop resistance to current treatments underlines ...