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Phys.org / A simple spin swap reveals exotic anyons

Researchers from the University of Innsbruck, the Collège de France, and the Université Libre de Bruxelles have developed a simple yet powerful method to reveal anyons—exotic quantum particles that are neither bosons ...

Dec 18, 2025 in Physics
Tech Xplore / What the hyperproduction of AI slop is doing to science

Over the past three years, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has had a profound impact on society. AI's impact on human writing, in particular, has been enormous.

Dec 19, 2025 in Machine learning & AI
Medical Xpress / FDA may reduce how often supplement warnings appear on labels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is weighing a change that could make warning labels on dietary supplements appear less often on packaging.

Dec 19, 2025 in Health
Medical Xpress / Silent dengue infections may hold clues to future vaccine design

Dengue is one of the world's fastest-spreading mosquito-borne diseases, causing millions of infections annually. Half of the world's population is now at risk, and transmission is increasing in many regions due to climate ...

Phys.org / Continuous spread: Raccoon roundworm detected in nine European countries

While the spread of raccoons in Europe is often discussed, their companion tends to remain unnoticed: The raccoon roundworm Baylisascaris procyonis arrived in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century with the first raccoons ...

Dec 19, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Interpretable neural networks help reveal the nature of dark matter

A research team from the Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory (XAO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed an interpretable artificial intelligence (AI) framework named Convolutional Kolmogorov–Arnold Network (CKAN), ...

Dec 18, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Common virus 'rewires' intracellular mechanisms to promote infection

Investigators from the laboratory of Derek Walsh, Ph.D., professor of Microbiology-Immunology, have discovered how human cytomegalovirus rewires intracellular mechanisms to control the movement of the cell nucleus, promoting ...

Dec 18, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Newly engineered giant superatoms show promise for reliable quantum state transfer

Quantum technologies are systems that leverage quantum mechanical effects to perform computations, share information or perform other functions. These systems rely on quantum states, which need to be reliably transferred ...

Dec 15, 2025 in Physics
Phys.org / Nature's pest controllers: Wasps keep whiteflies in check as resistance proves costly for survivors

Using insects such as wasps to control agricultural pests remains a resilient method, despite increasing resistance, a new University of Stirling study has shown.

Dec 19, 2025 in Biology
Tech Xplore / New report outlines global framework to support responsible innovation and leadership in AI

Queen Mary University of London and the Qatar Computing Research Institute at Hamad Bin Khalifa University have published the report "Building Bridges in the Age of AI," which outlines a framework through which the U.K. and ...

Dec 19, 2025 in Machine learning & AI
Medical Xpress / Could cheese protect your brain health? Study links high-fat cheese and cream to lower dementia risk

Eating more high-fat cheese and high-fat cream may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published in Neurology. This study does not prove that eating high-fat cheese and high-fat cream ...

Dec 17, 2025 in Health
Phys.org / Spray-on antibacterial coating offers new protection for plants against disease and drought

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a spray-on polymer coating that could help plants resist harmful bacterial infections and survive drought. The advance, published in ACS Materials Letters, ...

Dec 18, 2025 in Biology