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Phys.org / Hourglass nanographenes unlock strong, robust multi-spin entanglement

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and collaborators have developed a predictive design strategy for creating graphene-like molecules with multiple interacting spins and enhanced resilience to magnetic ...

10 hours ago
Phys.org / Gut bacteria reveal hidden evolutionary lineages tied to aging and disease

The human gut harbors a complex ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms (the microbiome), which influences digestion, the immune system and metabolism. A research team led by the University of Vienna has used the "reverse ...

12 hours ago
Phys.org / Antimalarial drug hunt uncovers enzyme target with potent new inhibitors

Researchers from the Universities of Bath and Leeds (UK) have made a significant advance in the fight against malaria by uncovering a promising new potential target for drug discovery. The findings, published in the Journal ...

10 hours ago
Phys.org / Sound waves create mist that can act like 'plant sunscreen'

RMIT University researchers have developed a new way to coat fragile surfaces, including living plant leaves, using high‑frequency sound waves to create a fine mist that can act like a plant sunscreen.

11 hours ago
Phys.org / Researchers discover a new pathway to building energy-efficient computing chips

The growing popularity of electronic devices—from fitness trackers and laptops to smartphones—is driving demand for more energy-efficient computing chips. Now, researchers have found a way to change the electronic properties ...

11 hours ago
Phys.org / Clean energy's nickel rush is heading straight for some of Earth's richest ecosystems

Meeting future nickel demand for stainless steel and clean energy technologies will require tough decisions with potential environmental trade-offs, a new study has found. Dr. Jayden Hyman from The University of Queensland's ...

11 hours ago
Phys.org / A new way to read the universe could sharpen understanding of cosmic expansion and dark energy

An international team led by researchers at the Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) has developed a new method that could significantly improve our understanding of the expansion of the universe ...

14 hours ago
Medical Xpress / While patients lay unconscious under anesthesia, their brains kept decoding stories and preparing for what came next

Baylor College of Medicine researchers have found that the human brain is capable of sophisticated language processing while in an unconscious state from general anesthesia. The findings, published in Nature, challenge what ...

18 hours ago
Phys.org / Cold-triggered ion channel in bacteria may point to broader temperature-sensing mechanism

All lifeforms need to continuously adapt to temperature changes to survive. Now, Weill Cornell Medicine investigators studying a bacterial protein have identified a new mechanism of sensing cold temperatures. The finding ...

11 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Direct-to-proteasome strategy degrades two cancer proteins and may curb drug resistance

A preclinical study has developed a strategy that enables the forced elimination of proteins that help tumors survive chemotherapy. This finding opens a new avenue to tackle resistance to cancer treatments, one of the major ...

11 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Why zebrafish hearts heal so well: Early immune signals can improve repair even further

When the human heart is damaged by a heart attack, stiff scar tissue eventually forms around the affected areas. This weakens the heart's pumping ability and increases the risk of heart failure and arrhythmias. Zebrafish, ...

11 hours ago
Science X / Want better grades? Make a date with your calendar

It turns out that your planner isn't just for show. A huge analysis of thousands of students proves that meticulously scheduling your days can seriously boost your grades.

22 hours ago