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Phys.org / Gemini and Blanco telescopes unlock clues to origin of longest gamma-ray burst ever observed
Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are among the most powerful explosions in the universe, second only to the Big Bang. The majority of these bursts are observed to flash and fade within a few seconds to minutes. But on 2 July 2025, ...
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.
Phys.org / Detecting the hidden magnetism of altermagnets
Altermagnets are a newly recognized class of antiferromagnets whose magnetic structure behaves very differently from what is found in conventional systems. In conventional antiferromagnets, the sublattices are linked by simple ...
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 ...
Phys.org / Archaeology team uncovers lost mission site of Espiritu Santo
An archaeology team from Texas Tech University in collaboration with Texas Historical Commission archaeologists Kay Hindes, Jim Bruseth, Tiffany Osburn and Brad Jones found the lost site of Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu ...
Medical Xpress / How to fight 'middle-age spread'
A steady uptick on the scales is a nasty side effect of middle age.
Phys.org / Turning structural failure into propulsion
Solar sails have some major advantages over traditional propulsion methods—most notably, they don't use any propellant. But, how exactly do they turn? In traditional sailing, a ship's captain can simply adjust the angle ...
Phys.org / Ultracold atoms observed climbing a quantum staircase
For the first time, scientists have observed the iconic Shapiro steps, a staircase-like quantum effect, in ultracold atoms.
Medical Xpress / Tattoos, toxins and the immune system—what you need to know before you get inked
From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow. But while the personal meaning of a tattoo may be obvious, the biological consequences are far less visible. Once ...
Medical Xpress / Do marathons damage your heart? Decade-long study shows no long-term cardiac harm
A marathon pushes the human body close to its limits. Legs tire, lungs burn and the heart works hard for hours on end. For years, that strain has raised an uncomfortable question: does running 26 miles actually damage the ...
Phys.org / Elusive wild cat feared extinct rediscovered in Thailand
An elusive wild cat long feared extinct in Thailand has been rediscovered three decades after the last recorded sighting, conservation authorities and an NGO said Friday.
Phys.org / Screen time these holidays doesn't need to be a bad thing
With five weeks of school summer holidays (that's around 25 days of weekday activities to organize), being online is a major attraction for most kids and a concern for most parents and caregivers.
