Dark plasma regions reveal overlooked source of reactive atomic oxygen
Phys.orgby Tokyo Metropolitan University·7 Sept 2026
Dark plasma regions reveal overlooked source of reactive atomic oxygen Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have found a way to make plasma more effective for its wide-ranging uses, from...
Ancient charcoal reveals evidence of wildfires near the South Pole
Phys.orgby Folke Mehrtens·7 Sept 2026
Ancient charcoal reveals evidence of wildfires near the South Pole A journey back in time to the Late Cretaceous: A swampy rainforest with conifers and tree ferns stretches as far as the eye can...
Galileo, Copernicus, Cleansky, IRIS² must work together to secure Europe's place in the space race
Phys.orgby Audrey Rouyre; Anne-Sophie Fernandez·7 Sept 2026
Galileo, Copernicus, Cleansky, IRIS² must work together to secure Europe's place in the space race "Seeing the Earth from above is a powerful reminder of our interdependence," said Thomas Pesquet.
Tiny polymer particles keep water jets stable for longer
Phys.orgby Mareike Hochschild·7 Sept 2026
Tiny polymer particles keep water jets stable for longer Tiny, soft polymer particles—known as microgels—can help to stabilize extremely thin liquid jets.
The DESI legacy imaging survey releases the largest 2D map of the universe
Phys.orgby Matthew Williams·7 Sept 2026
The DESI legacy imaging survey releases the largest 2D map of the universe In 2012, the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) was commissioned to measure the effect of dark energy, the...
Pair of white dwarfs locked in 6-minute orbit might one day be observed by gravitational waves
Phys.orgby Brian Koberlein·7 Sept 2026
Pair of white dwarfs locked in 6-minute orbit might one day be observed by gravitational waves Current gravitational-wave observatories aren't sensitive enough to capture the gravitational waves of...
New model measures economic risks solar storms pose to US power grid
Phys.orgby Aaron Sidder·7 Sept 2026
New model measures economic risks solar storms pose to US power grid In 1967, a solar storm nearly triggered World War III by jamming early-warning radar systems in the United States, causing U.S.
A vital native bee highway can start in your own backyard
Phys.orgby Katherine Horsfall; Julian Brown·7 Sept 2026
A vital native bee highway can start in your own backyard When it comes to bees, most of us can identify the ubiquitous honey bee (Apis mellifera) and that's about it.
How 'hyperselection' is making modern life efficient, pleasant—and boring
Phys.orgby Jose Yong·7 Sept 2026
How 'hyperselection' is making modern life efficient, pleasant—and boring It's difficult to imagine a song like Queen's 1975 "Bohemian Rhapsody" topping the charts today.
Two-color X-ray pulses capture the same nanoparticle at two moments in time
Phys.orgby Thomas Reintjes·7 Sept 2026
Two-color X-ray pulses capture the same nanoparticle at two moments in time One big dream of ultrafast science has been to watch changes in nanoparticles or biomolecules on their natural timescale.
We teach students how to argue. But are we teaching them how to listen?
Phys.orgby Emily Frawley·7 Sept 2026
We teach students how to argue. But are we teaching them how to listen? Picture a senior English classroom.
Reconstructed ancient protein maps how bacterial enzymes evolved distinct functions
Phys.orgby Kiel University·7 Sept 2026
Reconstructed ancient protein maps how bacterial enzymes evolved distinct functions How do related proteins develop different functions?
New digital tool shows exactly where California's water goes—and how climate change might disrupt it
Phys.orgby Kara Manke·7 Sept 2026
New digital tool shows exactly where California's water goes—and how climate change might disrupt it Water has always been one of California's most contested resources.
New blending method gives common polymers a visible, reversible stress signal
Phys.orgby Institute·7 Sept 2026
New blending method gives common polymers a visible, reversible stress signal Polymeric materials, such as plastics and rubbers, are essential in everyday life.
What happens when you flush? Study reveals how toilet aerosols reach the breathing zone
Phys.orgby Flinders University·7 Sept 2026
What happens when you flush? Study reveals how toilet aerosols reach the breathing zone Researchers from Flinders University have found that flushing toilets can release aerosols and bioaerosols...
Genomic analysis clarifies origin of unusual tail in endangered Tsushima leopard cat
Phys.orgby Miho Murayama·7 Sept 2026
Genomic analysis clarifies origin of unusual tail in endangered Tsushima leopard cat Tsushima leopard cats are an endangered species found only on this isolated island.
Isle of Jura research casts new light on how rivers carve through landscapes
Phys.orgby University·7 Sept 2026
Isle of Jura research casts new light on how rivers carve through landscapes The waters of the remote Scottish island of Jura have long been famous for making whiskey.
Rare pulsar unleashes 114 giant pulses in a single hour
Phys.orgby Shreejaya Karantha·7 Sept 2026
Rare pulsar unleashes 114 giant pulses in a single hour Shreejaya Karantha Author Astronomers have detected extreme, never-before-seen behavior from a rare kind of pulsar and stumbled on a...
Decades-old museum specimens reveal 10 extraordinary new worms
Phys.orgby University·7 Sept 2026
Decades-old museum specimens reveal 10 extraordinary new worms Scientists have discovered that one of the most unusual creatures in the animal kingdom is far more diverse and evolutionarily complex...
Do black holes have hidden hair? Scientists find a new way to check
Phys.orgby Nagoya University·7 Sept 2026
Do black holes have hidden hair? Scientists find a new way to check When two black holes crash together and merge, the newly formed black hole rings like a bell, sending out gravitational waves...
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