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Phys.org / Cutting a photon in two creates an infinite swarm of particles

By definition, elementary particles can't be broken into smaller pieces. But in a new theoretical study published in Physical Review Letters, Johannes Skaar and colleagues have revealed what would happen if you tried anyway ...

Jun 2, 2026
Tech Xplore / Supercharging the grid: How to free up 20% more power

Implementing effective monitoring measures could yield much more energy from the cable network—all without digging a single new trench. Just a dream scenario? No, it is entirely possible, say researchers.

20 hours ago
Tech Xplore / UN report warns AI could soon use 3% of world's electricity and more water than we need to drink

One argument often used to quell concerns about the rising energy and resource demand of data centers is that artificial intelligence (AI) models will need less in the future as they improve and become more efficient.

21 hours ago
Phys.org / DigMethpy: An AI-driven platform for accelerating methane pyrolysis catalyst discovery

Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence-powered platform that could significantly speed up the discovery of catalysts for methane pyrolysis, a promising technology for producing hydrogen with lower carbon ...

19 hours ago
Phys.org / Coastal communities at risk of effects of repeating cycles of inequality in marine energy transition

Although the clean energy transition offers major opportunities, a new report from University of Aberdeen researchers warns that current governance arrangements may leave coastal communities bearing the cost of energy transition ...

21 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Transplant survival is improving, but organ shortages persist and limit access

More adults are surviving both the wait for an organ and transplant surgery, but the number of people who need transplants continues to exceed the number of organs available, especially for kidneys, according to a national ...

19 hours ago
Tech Xplore / AI sorting could turn discarded clothes into new fabrics more efficiently

Huge amounts of clothing are simply discarded, and almost nothing goes to reuse or recycling. But with sensors and artificial intelligence, textile waste can be sorted so carefully that far more could be recycled—and turned ...

20 hours ago
Medical Xpress / What we still get wrong about how people from non‑Western backgrounds recover from trauma

Over the past few decades, researchers have developed effective treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a psychiatric disorder some people develop after experiencing trauma. These treatments often involve talking ...

20 hours ago
Phys.org / Hidden in plain sight: The race to discover new species before they're gone

When most people imagine scientists discovering new species, they probably still picture an expedition into the unknown.

20 hours ago
Phys.org / From introvert to hero: The 'Hacker' revealed

JCU Associate Professor of Information Technology Roberto Dillon has published his new historical analysis in the journal New Media & Society, explaining how gaming, movies and television representations of the Hacker have ...

23 hours ago
Phys.org / SpaceX seeks a record $75 bn in stock market debut

SpaceX, the rockets-to-AI behemoth led by Elon Musk, aims to raise $75 billion in the biggest initial share sale ever, as the world's richest person pursues data centers in space and a trip to Mars.

23 hours ago
Phys.org / Too much hype? Research explores the best language to use for successful crowdfunding

Entrepreneurs use a variety of strategies to achieve their goals, sometimes turning to online crowdfunding campaigns to increase their reach and raise money. Yet the success of fundraising campaigns is often variable, driven ...

22 hours ago