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Phys.org / Great hammerheads maintain peak hunting across wide temperature swings, biologging data suggest

Most predators slow down when ocean temperatures shift. Great hammerhead sharks don't—not significantly anyway. These ocean predators are masters of the "thermal hustle," maintaining peak hunting performance across a surprisingly ...

Mar 31, 2026
Phys.org / Physicist recreates neutron star reaction, reveals how explosive stars forge elements

A Mississippi State physicist has produced a direct laboratory measurement of a key nuclear reaction believed to occur during explosive bursts on neutron stars. These bursts forge heavier elements—the building blocks of planets ...

Mar 31, 2026
Phys.org / World's largest quantum circuit simulation for quantum chemistry achieved on 1,024 GPUs

A joint research team between the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology (QIQB) at The University of Osaka and Fixstars Corporation has demonstrated one of the world's largest classical simulations of iterative ...

Apr 1, 2026
Phys.org / Ancient Neanderthal genome reveals isolated, distinct populations

Neanderthals split into distinct regional groups that developed genetic differences far sooner than modern human populations typically did, according to a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. ...

Mar 29, 2026
Phys.org / Scandinavia's largest 'burial mound' may be a monument to catastrophe, not a king

New LiDAR analysis suggests Raknehaugen may have been built in response to a devastating landslide, not to honor a high-status individual. The study by Lars Gustavsen, published in the European Journal of Archaeology, challenges ...

Mar 28, 2026
Phys.org / Can planes evacuate in 90 seconds? New simulations show the safest cabin layout

In case of an emergency, the Federal Aviation Administration requires aircraft to be able to evacuate within 90 seconds. However, as the median age of the global population increases, the growing number of elderly airline ...

Mar 31, 2026
Medical Xpress / Twin study suggests genes explain most of the link between IQ and socioeconomic status

New twin research shows that innate IQ plays a major role in predicting your future socioeconomic status. The study, which follows twins during the crucial early adult years, reinforces the view that heredity and genes shape ...

Mar 31, 2026
Phys.org / Climate change may produce 'fast-food' phytoplankton

We are what we eat. And in the ocean, most life-forms source their food from phytoplankton. These microscopic, plant-like algae are the primary food source for krill, sea snails, some small fish, and jellyfish, which in turn ...

Mar 31, 2026
Phys.org / Mercury scout mission concept with solar sail propulsion

The planet Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, and also the most difficult for spacecraft to visit and explore. This is because as spacecraft get closer to Mercury, the sun's enormous gravity pulls in the spacecraft, ...

Apr 1, 2026
Phys.org / Scientists capture atoms in motion, unlocking next-generation memory technology

Monash University researchers have captured the exact atomic movements that write data to next-generation memory devices, which could pave the way for smaller, faster and more energy-efficient electronics. Published in Nature ...

Mar 31, 2026
Phys.org / Major volcanic eruptions might be driven by gas dissolving back into magma

Understanding what triggers large volcanic eruptions is crucial for hazard assessment, but the exact mechanism driving these eruptions is still poorly understood. The prevailing theory is that volatile exsolution—gas coming ...

Mar 27, 2026
Medical Xpress / Deep learning reveals how auditory cortex neurons split up natural sound coding

Over the past decades, computer scientists have introduced numerous artificial intelligence (AI) systems designed to emulate the organization and functioning of networks of neurons in the brain. Recently, some of these models ...

Mar 30, 2026