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Phys.org / New AI model predicts record high dipole moments in unexpected molecules

Chemists may soon have one less rigorous step to worry about when searching for the right molecules to accomplish their highly specific innovation needs. Scientists have now built a new machine learning model that can predict ...

Mar 20, 2026
Phys.org / ShadowCam search casts doubt on abundant lunar ice

New observations by a team of US astronomers have cast fresh doubt on whether the lunar surface could host abundant water ice. Publishing their results in Science Advances, a team led by Shuai Li at the University of Hawaii ...

Mar 20, 2026
Phys.org / A new entanglement-enhanced quantum sensing scheme

Over the past decades, quantum scientists have introduced various technologies that operate leveraging quantum mechanical effects, including quantum sensors, computers and memory devices. Most of these technologies leverage ...

Mar 20, 2026
Phys.org / The fish species that knows when you are watching them

Emperor cichlids, large fish native to Lake Tanganyika in Africa, don't like being stared at, especially if someone's gaze is directed at their offspring. Those are the findings of a new study published in the journal Royal ...

Mar 18, 2026
Phys.org / Pompeii's battle scars linked to an ancient 'machine gun'

The ancient city of Pompeii is one of those archaeological sites that keeps on giving with one discovery after another. While much of what we know about the Roman settlement comes from the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79, another ...

Mar 19, 2026
Phys.org / Mussel-inspired glue from recycled plastics can be detached and reused

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have invented a reusable adhesive from waste polymers that is tougher than commercial glues, works underwater as well as in dry environments, and bonds ...

Mar 21, 2026
Tech Xplore / Humanoid robot learns impressive tennis skills from imperfect human motion

Roboticists have struggled to get humanoid robots to effectively replicate athletic sports skills, such as those needed for tennis. These sports require highly dynamic motion, quick reactions, and high precision that robots ...

Mar 19, 2026
Medical Xpress / Key protein found to protect cartilage, offering new hope for osteoarthritis treatment

Osteoarthritis, a condition that causes pain and reduced mobility in joints such as the knees and fingers, is one of the most common joint disorders worldwide, particularly among aging populations. The disease is characterized ...

Mar 20, 2026
Phys.org / Study maps particulate thiols across western North Pacific, tracing them to phytoplankton

In Science of The Total Environment, researchers demonstrate the broad distribution of particulate thiols in the western North Pacific and show that their main source is marine phytoplankton. The analysis indicates that differences ...

Mar 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / An immune signaling pathway drives pain in arthritis, researchers discover

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. This disease prompts the immune system to mistakenly attack body tissues, particularly joints, leading to inflammation, swelling, ...

Mar 20, 2026
Phys.org / How moss could help roads cope with heavy rain and reduce air pollution

Across Europe, many banks alongside motorways are planted with grass to stabilize soil and keep roadside landscapes tidy.

Mar 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / What to know about fatty liver disease and why it's so common

Fatty liver disease is when too much fat builds up in the liver. The liver is the body's filter. It helps clean the blood, store energy and process nutrients. If too much fat stays in the liver, it can harm the organ and ...

Mar 22, 2026