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Phys.org / Supercomputer simulations reveal rotation drives chemical mixing in red giant stars

Advances in supercomputing have made solving a long‐standing astronomical conundrum possible: How can we explain the changes in the chemical composition at the surface of red giant stars as they evolve?

Feb 20, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Martian volcanoes could be hiding massive glaciers under a blanket of ash

When we think of ice on Mars, we typically think of the poles, where we can see it visibly through probes and even ground-based telescopes. But the poles are hard to access, and even more so given the restrictions on exploration ...

Feb 22, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / When light 'thinks' like the brain: The connection between photons and artificial memory

An international study has revealed a surprising connection between quantum physics and the theoretical models underlying artificial intelligence. The study results from a collaboration between the Institute of Nanotechnology ...

Feb 24, 2026 in Physics
Phys.org / Chemists thought phosphorus had shown all its cards—until it surprised them with a new move

A discovery by UCLA organic chemists may one day put catalytic converter thieves out of business. In new research, they've used abundant, inexpensive phosphorus as a catalyst in chemical reactions that usually require precious ...

Feb 24, 2026 in Chemistry
Phys.org / Surprise solar eruptions on sun's far side validate new forecasting method

A team of scientists from around the world has created the first system that can predict when and where extremely powerful solar storms, called superflares, are most likely to happen. These storms can disrupt power grids, ...

Feb 24, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Why do female caribou have antlers? Arctic study points to nutrition

Biologists have long wondered why caribou are the only deer in the world in which females—like males—have antlers. A study of shed antlers collected from calving grounds in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge provides ...

Feb 24, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Solving cancer immunotherapy's fuel shortage with a protected sugar source

Researchers at UCLA have found a way to supercharge immune cells with a fuel source that tumors can't steal, dramatically improving their ability to survive and attack solid tumors in preclinical studies. The approach, published ...

Feb 24, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / Stone Age deceased dressed in spectacular feather and fur headgear, new research technique reveals

A recently published research article examines the microscopic remains of clothing and burial items dating back roughly 7,000 years. The study focused on the Skateholm I and II cemeteries in Scania, southern Sweden, with ...

Feb 24, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Canada's Magdalen Islands' peatlands hold vital clues about ancient Atlantic hurricanes

Eastern Canada has seen a rise in the number of hurricane- and near-hurricane strength events battering its maritime areas, with particularly violent storms in 2003 (Hurricane Juan), 2019 (Dorian) and 2022 (Fiona). While ...

Feb 24, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / Physicists watch light drift in quantized steps for the first time

In physics, the classical "Hall effect," discovered in the late 19th century, describes how a transverse voltage is generated when an electric current is exposed to a perpendicular magnetic field. Simply put, the magnetic ...

Feb 24, 2026 in Physics
Phys.org / Nine-city study finds richer neighborhoods get more sidewalk shade

One of the best forms of heat relief is pretty simple: trees. In cities, as studies have documented, more tree cover lowers surface temperatures and heat-related health risks. However, as a new study led by MIT researchers ...

Feb 24, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / Synthetic RNA 'nanostars' create programmable compartments in bacteria

Researchers at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CEB) have found a new way to organize molecules inside living cells, opening possibilities for more controlled and efficient biomanufacturing. The team ...

Feb 24, 2026 in Nanotechnology