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Phys.org / Astronomers catch a recurring black hole eruption in real time

For the third time in 35 years, the black hole at the center of the galaxy IC 3599 has erupted, and this time, astronomers were watching it closely. IC 3599, a galaxy roughly 280 million light-years away, has flared this ...

Jul 21, 2026
Phys.org / Genetically distinct avocados discovered in Nicaragua

A team of scientists led by researchers at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History and Texas A&M University recently uncovered genetic traces of ancient migration in DNA from avocados growing in Nicaragua. They ...

Jul 22, 2026
Phys.org / Marine animals first colonized empty seashells about 470 million years ago

An international study led by researchers from the University of Tartu shows that approximately 470 million years ago, a significant ecological change took place in the world's oceans: For the first time, the interiors of ...

Jul 22, 2026
Phys.org / Neural networks unlock larger quantum simulations with lower computational costs

In recent years, research using artificial intelligence to predict material properties has advanced rapidly. Neural network quantum Monte Carlo methods have attracted attention as highly accurate simulation techniques. However, ...

Jul 22, 2026
Phys.org / Light-driven chemistry method could create antiviral compound libraries 10 to 100 times larger within weeks

As the world faces new and often untreatable viral threats, Simon Fraser University researchers have found a way to cut years off the time it takes to discover antiviral drugs. The new research enables scientists to quickly ...

Jul 22, 2026
Phys.org / Shroud of Turin DNA sheds light on its biological history

New research has uncovered the complex biological history preserved within DNA traces found on the Shroud of Turin, offering fresh insights into one of the world's most studied and debated historical artifacts.

Jul 20, 2026
Phys.org / A longer, hotter reality surrounds marine heat waves, research reveals

Anyone who has boiled a pot of water understands that it takes both time and energy to raise the temperature, so it may come as a surprise to learn that scientists have long treated marine heat waves (MHWs) as isolated events. ...

Jul 22, 2026
Phys.org / Carbon footprint of metal production could be more than 10 times higher than estimated

New research from the University of St Andrews has found that metal production carbon footprints could be more than 10 times higher than previously estimated, with serious implications for the ambition to reach net zero.

Jul 22, 2026
Phys.org / Reflooding the Aral Sea could prevent massive CO₂ emissions

About 90% of the Aral Sea has dried up. The exposed sediments have already released enormous amounts of carbon dioxide (748 megatons) since 1960. However, through restoration, the lake could once again become a carbon sink. ...

Jul 22, 2026
Phys.org / Even a slight overproduction of tubulin can tip the balance of cellular health, study shows

For cells to function properly, they must produce the right amount of each protein. It is a delicate balance: Both too little and too much can compromise essential cellular functions. A team from the University of Geneva ...

Jul 22, 2026
Phys.org / AI and quantum chemistry combine to identify efficient blue OLED materials

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) have become a standard in modern devices with incredible contrast and sleek designs. While initially an expensive luxury, OLEDs are gradually becoming more financially accessible as the ...

Jul 22, 2026
Phys.org / Low cloud-cover has helped mute warming for the last 47 years, but models predict this will change

A recent study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, combines historical satellite observations with atmospheric reanalysis data to construct a multidecade record of low-cloud cover in the hope of improving current ...

Jul 21, 2026