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Phys.org / Molecule deposition on 2D materials promotes defect healing and quality restoration

Researchers from the Institute of Physics in Zagreb have shown that depositing a thin layer of organic molecules on two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors can improve their optical properties and even repair defects. Their work, ...

Jan 17, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Tech Xplore / Google files to appeal decision in search monopoly case

Google filed a notice on Friday to appeal a federal judge's ruling that it held an illegal monopoly on online search, court records show.

Jan 17, 2026 in Business
Medical Xpress / Vascularized retinal organoids engineered with functional light-signal pathways

Until now, it has been difficult to maintain retinal ganglion cells deep inside organoids over extended periods. The supply of nutrients and oxygen in the densely packed tissues is limited, leading to cell death.

Jan 17, 2026 in Ophthalmology
Phys.org / Atom-thin, content-addressable memory enables edge AI applications

Recent advances in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) have opened new exciting possibilities for the rapid analysis of data, the sourcing of information and the generation of use-specific content. To run AI models, ...

Jan 12, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Do-it-yourself ammonia production: Renewable-powered system uses calcium to reduce emissions and scale for farmers

The last time you scrubbed a streaky window or polished a porcelain appliance, you probably used a chemical called ammonia.

Jan 15, 2026 in Chemistry
Medical Xpress / Parenthood 'inoculates' adults against disgust, new study reveals

From diaper changes to nursing care, exposure to unpleasant substances is a daily reality for millions of people, but how does the brain adapt? New research from neuroscientists at the University of Bristol reveals that repeated, ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Tech Xplore / YouTube relaxes monetization policy on videos with controversial content

YouTube is updating its guidelines for videos containing content that advertisers define as controversial, allowing more creators to earn full ad revenue when they tackle sensitive issues in a nongraphic way.

Jan 17, 2026 in Business
Phys.org / Efficient cooling method could enable chip-based quantum computers

Quantum computers could rapidly solve complex problems that would take the most powerful classical supercomputers decades to unravel. But they'll need to be large and stable enough to efficiently perform operations. To meet ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Physics
Phys.org / How small mammals shrink their brains to survive the cold

An international team of researchers, with the involvement of the UAB, has conducted a study that explains the evolutionary origins of the Dehnel phenomenon, a unique seasonal adaptation in small mammals that involves the ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Hidden magma oceans could shield rocky exoplanets from harmful radiation

Deep beneath the surface of distant exoplanets known as super-Earths, oceans of molten rock may be doing something extraordinary: powering magnetic fields strong enough to shield entire planets from dangerous cosmic radiation ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Asteroseismology study probes properties of newly discovered pulsating white dwarf

Chinese astronomers have conducted an asteroseismology study of a newly discovered pulsating white dwarf designated WFST J053009.62+595557.0, or WFST J0530 for short. The new findings, presented January 2 on the arXiv pre-print ...

Jan 12, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Tiny earthquakes reveal hidden faults under Northern California

By tracking swarms of very small earthquakes, seismologists are getting a new picture of the complex region where the San Andreas fault meets the Cascadia subduction zone, an area that could give rise to devastating major ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Earth