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Phys.org / Giant 'forbidden planet' orbiting small star shows an unusually low-metal atmosphere

Scientists have discovered that a highly unusual giant planet—sometimes called "forbidden"—could have an atmosphere with fewer heavier elements than its host star. University of Birmingham astrophysicist Dr. Anjali Piette ...

10 hours ago
Tech Xplore / This paint changes colors when hit, revealing location and strength of impact

Imagine a paint that changes color depending on how hard its surface is hit. It could be used on football helmets to monitor concussion-level impacts, to record the handling history of shipped packages, or placed on insoles ...

15 hours ago
Phys.org / New disk-shaped catalyst turns carbon dioxide into methanol at lower temperatures

Low-temperature CO2 hydrogenation might have sounded almost paradoxical until a recent study made it possible. Researchers have designed new catalysts that can transform the greenhouse gas into methanol at temperatures ranging ...

17 hours ago
Phys.org / A global carbon credit program risks rewarding the wrong behavior

A United Nations-backed framework for protecting tropical forests could allow governments to collect income from carbon credits without advancing forest conservation. The weakness lies in how the program calculates baselines, ...

9 hours ago
Phys.org / One-atom substitution successfully tunes molecular heat transport for the first time

Control of heat transport in nanostructures is of central importance for numerous modern technologies—from high-performance computer chips that need to be cooled to energy converters—and is a highly active area of research. ...

8 hours ago
Phys.org / 'Serendipitous' discovery of Martian ripple marks reveals an ancient sandstorm

The search for life on Mars involves the efforts of scientists from many different disciplines. An important aspect of that search is to study Martian sedimentary rocks for information about the planet's environment when ...

10 hours ago
Phys.org / Frequent prescribed burns help young oaks thrive despite invasive grasses, study finds

As winter comes to a close, many people look forward to warmer temperatures and spring blooms, but for land managers working to preserve or restore oak-dominated forests, it is prescribed burn season. Fire brings more light ...

5 hours ago
Phys.org / Atomic distortions reveal new clues about superconductivity

A team of researchers has identified atomic distortions that may be linked with high-temperature superconductivity in a promising class of nickel-based materials, offering new insight into how next-generation superconductors ...

10 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Crashing waves vs. rising tides: Overturning prior views about how AI could overtake human workers

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has said that AI could surpass "almost all humans at almost everything" shortly after 2027. While AI's capabilities are certainly improving, such rapid progress might seem at odds with findings ...

9 hours ago
Phys.org / New evidence challenges assumptions of mass feasting at ancient Mongolian burial mounds

Khirigsuurs are Late Bronze Age monuments found across Mongolia and parts of southern Siberia. They are typically thought to be burial monuments or ritual spaces, consisting of a burial mound surrounded by satellite features ...

18 hours ago
Phys.org / Spectacular fossil treasure trove pushes back origins of complex animals

A newly discovered fossil site in southwest China has transformed our understanding of how complex animal life emerged on Earth, revealing that many key animal groups had already evolved before the start of the Cambrian Period. ...

12 hours ago
Medical Xpress / How to enjoy Easter chocolate without wrecking your sleep

Easter is here and chocolate is everywhere—crowding shop shelves, piling up on desks, and likely already sitting in your pantry.

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