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Phys.org / Dual-cation strategy boosts upconversion efficiency in stable oxide perovskites

Researchers at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new way to significantly enhance upconversion luminescence in oxide perovskites, a class of materials known for their ...

Dec 29, 2025 in Physics
Phys.org / New materials, old physics—the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm

As the weather grows cold this winter, you may be one of the many Americans pulling their winter jackets out of the closet. Not only can this extra layer keep you warm on a chilly day, but modern winter jackets are also a ...

Dec 29, 2025 in Physics
Tech Xplore / Unlocking corrosion-free Zn/Br flow batteries for grid-scale energy storage

Scientists have found a way to push zinc–bromine flow batteries to the next level. By trapping corrosive bromine with a simple molecular scavenger, they were able to remove a major barrier to the performance and lifespan ...

Dec 24, 2025 in Energy & Green Tech
Phys.org / Architecture isn't neutral. It's been shaping political power for millennia

Among his other ongoing projects, US President Donald Trump has spent much of his second term on a renovation. The Oval Office has been converted into a miniature palace festooned with gold bling, the rose garden has been ...

Dec 30, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Scientists outline how to control light at the atomic scale using polaritons

Controlling light at dimensions thousands of times smaller than the thickness of a human hair is one of the pillars of modern nanotechnology.

Dec 29, 2025 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Supernova from the dawn of the universe captured by James Webb Space Telescope

An international team of astronomers has achieved a first in probing the early universe, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), detecting a supernova—the explosive death of a massive star—at an unprecedented cosmic ...

Dec 25, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Video: Fly through Webb's cosmic vistas

On the launch anniversary of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, ESA presents a unique compilation of zooms into stunning cosmic views.

Dec 29, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / When AI recreates the female voice, it also rewrites who gets heard

Voice cloning technology platforms like ElevenLabs allow anyone to replicate a voice using just a few seconds of audio, for a small fee. These technologies are reshaping cultural and artistic expression.

Dec 29, 2025 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / What researchers have discovered about maternal, infant health under Texas' abortion laws

In the more than four years since the state of Texas significantly restricted access to abortion, medical researchers have been studying the health effects of that policy change.

Dec 29, 2025 in Health
Medical Xpress / Statins significantly reduce mortality risk for adults with diabetes, regardless of cardiovascular risk: Study

A large cohort study found that statins significantly reduce the risk of death and major cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes, even among those with low predicted 10‐year cardiovascular risk.

Dec 29, 2025 in Cardiology
Phys.org / Study says African penguins starved en masse off South Africa

Endangered penguins living off South Africa's coast have likely starved en masse due to food shortages, a study said, with some populations dropping by 95% in just eight years.

Dec 25, 2025 in Biology
Tech Xplore / Two-way electric vehicle charging at scale could stop renewable energy being wasted—here's how it works

The amount of renewable energy produced around the world is increasingly exceeding demand—particularly from wind and solar sources. This presents a significant challenge when limited grid capacity and insufficient energy ...

Dec 29, 2025 in Energy & Green Tech