Deep underground, SuperCDMS begins hunting light dark matter with 24 cryogenic crystals
Phys.orgby Ali Sundermier·27 Aug 2026
Deep underground, SuperCDMS begins hunting light dark matter with 24 cryogenic crystals In the hunt for one of nature's most elusive substances—dark matter, which makes up 85% of all matter in the...
First observation of optical Magnus effect could sharpen quantum computer control
Phys.orgby Benjamin A Senn·27 Aug 2026
First observation of optical Magnus effect could sharpen quantum computer control Table tennis professionals are true masters at redirecting fast-moving projectiles.
Pilot study finds lockable pouches help reduce smartphone use in schools
Phys.orgby King's College London·27 Aug 2026
Pilot study finds lockable pouches help reduce smartphone use in schools Smartphone use during the school day dropped significantly across eight Northern Ireland secondary schools.
How a 'psychic' horse named Clever Hans changed the way we do science
Phys.orgby Matyáš Moravec·27 Aug 2026
How a 'psychic' horse named Clever Hans changed the way we do science Do you sometimes wish that you had telepathic or other supernormal powers?
When the dust settles: Field experiments measure how everyday activity resuspends hazardous particles
Phys.orgby Marguerite Huber·27 Aug 2026
When the dust settles: Field experiments measure how everyday activity resuspends hazardous particles Being prepared for an emergency is key to keeping people safe.
Ancient DNA reveals cacao was consumed in present-day Georgia 1,000 years ago
Phys.orgby Paul Arnold·27 Aug 2026
Ancient DNA reveals cacao was consumed in present-day Georgia 1,000 years ago Paul Arnold Author One of the world's favorite sweet treats, chocolate, may have been enjoyed in eastern North America...
NASA's Webb telescope rules out two new Dyson sphere candidates
Phys.orgby Bruce Dorminey·27 Aug 2026
NASA's Webb telescope rules out two new Dyson sphere candidates The latest Swedish-led search for technosignatures in the form of Dyson spheres has again come up empty-handed.
Degraded DNA reveals two extinct Galapagos giant tortoise lineages
Phys.orgby Karen Guzman·27 Aug 2026
Degraded DNA reveals two extinct Galapagos giant tortoise lineages Using a new combination of computational tools to analyze ancient DNA, Yale researchers have discovered two ancient, extinct giant...
AI can complement traditional weather models by offering guidance on tropical cyclones several days before they form
Phys.orgby Robert C Jones·27 Aug 2026
AI can complement traditional weather models by offering guidance on tropical cyclones several days before they form A new study examining tropical cyclone forecasts in the Atlantic Ocean suggests...
Planting fake customer reviews hurts businesses big time, study finds
Phys.orgby Benjamin Kessler·27 Aug 2026
Planting fake customer reviews hurts businesses big time, study finds The capital of any business comes in (at least) two categories.
AI helps uncover oyster DNA changes linked to climate resilience
Phys.orgby Katya Poltorak·27 Aug 2026
AI helps uncover oyster DNA changes linked to climate resilience While a colleague traveled along the East Coast from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico collecting oysters, Northeastern University...
Venus's mysterious clouds may hide an exceptionally strong light absorber
Phys.orgby Institute·27 Aug 2026
Venus's mysterious clouds may hide an exceptionally strong light absorber Venus appears pale yellow in visible light, but ultraviolet images reveal dramatic dark and bright patterns moving with the...
New clues about how space travel may affect women's health
Phys.orgby Dave Scheiber·27 Aug 2026
New clues about how space travel may affect women's health As space missions become longer and ambitions for deep-space travel grow, scientists are working to understand how life beyond Earth may...
Tomatoes get flavor boost from green bin compost
Phys.orgby University·27 Aug 2026
Tomatoes get flavor boost from green bin compost Commercially farmed tomatoes taste sweeter when food and garden waste compost is added to their soil, a University of Queensland study has found.
Geomimicry offers a new framework for engineering sustainable materials
Phys.orgby Claire Sibley·27 Aug 2026
Geomimicry offers a new framework for engineering sustainable materials When engineers look to nature for inspiration, they often turn to living systems.
Two decades of fieldwork produce the first complete guide to the native reptiles of the Turks and Caicos Islands
Phys.orgby Pensoft Publishers·27 Aug 2026
Two decades of fieldwork produce the first complete guide to the native reptiles of the Turks and Caicos Islands A researcher from the University of North Carolina Asheville has published the first...
Major polluters are worsening the Western US water crisis: A new way to measure who's responsible
Phys.orgby Sanjukta Mondal·27 Aug 2026
Major polluters are worsening the Western US water crisis: A new way to measure who's responsible Sanjukta Mondal Author Climate change was once something scientists warned us about, and now it's a...
Iconic Australian mammals could be at real risk from bird flu. Could they be protected with vaccines in baits?
Phys.orgby Andrew S Flies; Prithul Chaturvedi·27 Aug 2026
Iconic Australian mammals could be at real risk from bird flu. Could they be protected with vaccines in baits? The deadly rabies virus was once common across Europe.
Does envy influences the way we vote?
Phys.orgby Jonas Roslund·27 Aug 2026
Does envy influences the way we vote? Envy plays a greater role when resources are allocated through majority voting than when we make decisions individually.
Going beyond simple models of neural networks: Extended mean-field theory offers a better approach
Phys.orgby David Appell·27 Aug 2026
Going beyond simple models of neural networks: Extended mean-field theory offers a better approach David Appell Author Physics is most readily applied to relatively simple systems: a pendulum, two...
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