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Phys.org / Laser pulse 'sculpting' unlocks new control over particle acceleration

In high-intensity laser–matter interactions, including laser-induced particle acceleration, physicists generally want to work with the highest possible focused laser peak power, which is the ratio of energy per unit area ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Physics
Phys.org / Seaweed farms boost long-term carbon storage by altering ocean chemistry, study shows

Seaweeds are versatile algae. They are sources of food, medicine, and many other products, and they have the added benefit of being extremely efficient at removing CO2 from the atmosphere as they grow.

Jan 9, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / Scientists map development of pancreas transport channels that deliver digestive enzymes

Organs often have fluid-filled spaces called lumens, which are crucial for organ function and serve as transport and delivery networks. Lumens in the pancreas form a complex ductal system, and its channels transport digestive ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Hybrid parasites threaten progress against one of the world's most widespread neglected diseases

New research led by Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) warns that hybrid forms of the parasites that cause schistosomiasis are undermining existing disease control strategies and could accelerate the spread of infection ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / How your brain keeps time: Consistent probability calculations help you react rapidly

Humans respond to environments that change at many different speeds. A video game player, for example, reacts to on-screen events unfolding within hundreds of milliseconds or over several seconds. A boxer anticipates an opponent's ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Important new source of oxidation in the atmosphere found

Hydroperoxides are strong oxidants that have a significant influence on chemical processes in the atmosphere. Now, an international research team involving the Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS) has shown ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Earth
Medical Xpress / 'Motivation brake' may explain why it's so hard to get started on an unpleasant task

Most of us know the feeling: maybe it is making a difficult phone call, starting a report you fear will be criticized, or preparing a presentation that's stressful just to think about. You understand what needs to be done, ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Psychological traits that may fuel conspiracy theorist mindset identified

Conspiracy theories are one of the banes of the modern world, exacerbated by the internet and social media. What was once relegated to the fringe has now been pushed into the mainstream, actively shaping public discourse ...

Jan 5, 2026 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Bright light suppresses eating and weight gain in mice

Past research has found that exposure to bright lights and high levels of noise can alter both physiological processes and human behavior. For instance, an elevated or limited exposure to bright lights and noise has been ...

Jan 7, 2026 in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Replication efforts suggest 'smoking gun' evidence isn't enough to prove quantum computing claims

A group of scientists, including Sergey Frolov, professor of physics at the University of Pittsburgh, and co-authors from Minnesota and Grenoble have undertaken several replication studies centered around topological effects ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Physics
Phys.org / An ultra-fast quantum tunneling device for the 6G terahertz era

A research team affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a quantum device, capable of ultra-fast operation, a key step toward realizing technologies like 6G communications. This innovation overcomes a major hurdle that has long ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Physics
Tech Xplore / Coal tailings could solve United States' need for rare earth elements

Rare earth elements are an easy-to-find, hard-to-refine resource critical for everything from magnets and electronics to batteries and catalysts for chemical reactions. Since the 1980s, a race has been on between the United ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Business