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Phys.org / Put a nanodiamond under intense pressure and it becomes flexible
Diamond is among the hardest naturally occurring substances on Earth, but if you shrink it down to the nanoscale, it is surprisingly elastic. And that could be useful for a host of applications such as quantum computing. ...
Phys.org / Disabled parrot is undefeated alpha male of his group thanks to novel 'beak jousting'
A study reported in Current Biology shows how physical disabilities in the animal world can be overcome through behavioral innovation. The report features an endangered kea parrot in captivity at New Zealand's Willowbank ...
Phys.org / NASA unveils Roman telescope to map universe, find 10,000s of exoplanets
NASA unveiled a new telescope on Tuesday to scan vast swaths of the universe for planets outside our solar system and probe the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Phys.org / Extreme rain on snow is testing aging dams across Michigan and Wisconsin—this is the future in a warming world
Michigan and parts of Wisconsin are in the midst of a historic flooding event in spring 2026. Days of heavy rainfall on top of snow have sent lakes and rivers over their banks and threatened several dams in both states, forcing ...
Phys.org / Smoke caused by seasonal fires shrouds northern Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand's second-largest city, lies within a network of narrow valleys in the country's northern highlands. Though the historic city is known for panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, clear skies have ...
Phys.org / Astronomers find an exo-Jupiter, and it seems to have clouds
A team of astronomers led by Elisabeth Matthews at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) has made a discovery that highlights the limits of most current models of exoplanet atmospheres: water-ice clouds on a distant ...
Medical Xpress / Unraveling the evolution of leukemia in children with Down syndrome
It may be possible to identify which pre-cancerous cells will develop into a rare type of blood cancer, due to new research showing that a single genetic change drives myeloid leukemia in children with Down syndrome.
Tech Xplore / This featherweight elastic suit could transform everyday movement in ways most people would never expect
A team of Korean researchers has developed a lightweight elastic suit that can support the activities of various groups experiencing physical burdens in daily life, raising expectations.
Phys.org / Chernobyl at 40: The lies, the loss and why we can't let go
Some historical events are so catastrophic they resist comprehension. And yet they compel us to try to understand them, again and again.
Phys.org / Light-powered propulsion expands space exploration possibilities
Reaching the nearest star system, Alpha Centauri, would take hundreds of thousands of years using current rocket propulsion technology. Researchers in the J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M ...
Phys.org / Climate change means more landslides in NZ—but new tech can help reduce the risk
Thousands of slips in Tairāwhiti in January. The loss of eight lives in the Bay of Plenty later that month. And, days ago, landslides that damaged homes, forced evacuations and blocked roads across the North Island.
Phys.org / New technology helps flat-faced dogs breathe easy
Australian scientists have developed an injectable therapy that helps clear blocked airways in flat-faced dogs. Melbourne-based biotechnology company Snoretox and RMIT University have shown early success using the first therapy ...
