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Phys.org / Cosmic ray puzzle resolved as scientists link 'knee' formation to black holes

Milestone results released by the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) on November 16 have solved a decades-old mystery about the cosmic ray energy spectrum—which shows a sharp decrease in cosmic rays above ...

4 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Raman quantum memory demonstrates near-unity performance

Over the past decades, quantum physicists and engineers have developed numerous technologies that harness the principles of quantum mechanics to push the boundaries of classical information science. Among these advances, ...

19 hours ago in Physics
Phys.org / Speaking more than one language may help the brain stay younger

Speaking more than one language can slow down the brain's aging and lower risks linked to accelerated aging.

20 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Imagery from 4,000-year-old goblet might depict a cosmic creation story, not Enuma Elish myth

The story depicted on the ˁAin Samiya goblet—an 8 cm tall silver vessel from the Intermediate Bronze Age (c. 2650–1950 BCE)—might actually represent a different myth than originally thought, according to a new study.

21 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Exercise-induced vesicles boost neuron growth when transplanted into sedentary mice

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report that extracellular vesicles released into the bloodstream during aerobic exercise can, on their own, drive a robust increase in adult hippocampal neurogenesis ...

21 hours ago in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Dogs 10,000 years ago roamed with bands of humans and came in all shapes and sizes

From village dogs to toy poodles to mastiffs, dogs come in an astonishing array of shapes, colors and sizes. Today there are estimated to be about 700 million dogs living with or around humans.

15 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / If the supernova standard candle is wrong, it could solve the Hubble tension

Last time I wrote about new data that overturns the standard cosmological model. Before anyone starts dusting off their fringe cosmological models, we should note what this new study doesn't overturn. It doesn't say the Big ...

20 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Drift logs destroy intertidal ecosystems, study shows

Logs are a familiar sight on the beaches along the coast of Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii and are often viewed positively, as they can stabilize the banks, be used for firewood or act as benches by beach-goers. However, ...

18 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Beyond rent: Shared houses in Tokyo offer lifestyle, safety and community

Rapid social and demographic change has reshaped how people live and connect in cities. In Tokyo, where urban density meets growing individualization, a new form of collective housing—shared houses—is redefining what ...

5 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Selective PET recycling: Iron catalyst and alcohols convert bottles and textiles into valuable compounds

Professor Kotohiro Nomura's research group at Tokyo Metropolitan University has developed an efficient method for the exclusive depolymerization of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PET bottles and textile wastes, using alcohols ...

18 hours ago in Chemistry
Tech Xplore / Ultra-strong, lightweight metal composite can withstand extreme heat

University of Toronto researchers have designed a new composite material that is both very light and extremely strong—even at temperatures up to 500 Celsius.

17 hours ago in Engineering
Phys.org / New technique enables faster drug design for diseases linked to ion channels

An international team involving the Institute of Chemical Research, a joint center of the University of Seville and the Spanish National Research Council, has developed a new technique that will accelerate the design of drugs ...

17 hours ago in Chemistry