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Phys.org / How rogue nations are capitalizing on gaps in crypto regulation to finance weapons programs
Two years after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, families of the victims filed suit against Binance, a major cryptocurrency platform that has been plagued by scandals.
Phys.org / The North Pole keeps moving. Here's how that affects Santa's holiday travel and yours
When Santa is done delivering presents on Christmas Eve, he must get back home to the North Pole, even if it's snowing so hard that the reindeer can't see the way.
Phys.org / Doubts about women in combat don't stand up to history
Germany has unveiled plans to introduce voluntary military service. From January 2026, all 18-year-old men will be required to complete a questionnaire asking if they are interested and willing to join the armed forces. Women ...
Phys.org / Can AI read your travel vibes? This research says yes
Feeling run down and needing a place to recharge, but not sure where to go? Wanting a place that only serves local coffee where you can look at paintings from local artists? Interested in renting an e-scooter to explore the ...
Tech Xplore / Amazon shareholder resolution targets AI work with Israel, DHS
Amazon.com Inc.'s business ties with Israel's military and the US Department of Homeland Security are the focus of a shareholder proposal demanding that the company investigate whether such contracts comply with its responsible ...
Phys.org / How synthetic biology can transform crops, cancer therapies, and drug discovery: Q&A
Mo Khalil is the Hok Lam and Kathleen Kam Wong Professor of Bioengineering and Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). Prof. Khalil joined ...
Phys.org / Can AI strengthen democracy and improve collective decision-making? Q&A with Professor of Computer Science
Ariel Procaccia is the Alfred and Rebecca Lin Professor of Computer Science at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). His work combines mathematics, computer science, and AI to develop ...
Phys.org / Teenagers are preparing for the jobs of 25 years ago, and schools are missing the AI revolution
The government has recently released its national youth strategy, which promises better career advice for young people in England. It's sorely needed: for teenagers today, the future of work probably feels more like a moving ...
Tech Xplore / Resolving to spend less time on your smartphone? Understanding your travel habits can help, say researchers
If you open a banking app, play a mobile game or scroll through a news feed every day while riding the bus, your commuting routine is probably bolstering your smartphone habit, according to new research that shows phone tendencies ...
Medical Xpress / How cranberries can be a Christmas cracker for health this festive season
From festive sauces to brightly colored juices, cranberries have long been part of our diets. Beyond their tart flavor and seasonal appeal, these red berries are often described as a superfood with several potential health ...
Phys.org / Cell membrane fluctuations can produce electricity
Researchers have developed a theoretical framework that shows how living cell membranes can generate electricity from molecular fluctuations. The work is published in the journal PNAS Nexus.
Phys.org / Why do wombats have square poop?
Most people have a preferred way of communication—phone, text, email—but bare-nosed wombats have an unusual way of relaying information.
