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Phys.org / The hidden rule behind ignition: An analytic law governing multi-shock implosions for ultrahigh compression
Physicists at the University of Osaka have unveiled a breakthrough theoretical framework that uncovers the hidden physical rule behind one of the most powerful compression methods in laser fusion science—the stacked-shock ...
Phys.org / White rhino born at Spain zoo in conservation success
A southern white rhino calf has been born at a zoo in eastern Spain, in a success for a European program aimed at preserving the threatened species.
Tech Xplore / OpenAI and Taiwan's Foxconn to partner in AI hardware design and manufacturing in the US
OpenAI and Taiwan electronics giant Foxconn have agreed to a partnership to design and manufacture key equipment for artificial intelligence data centers in the U.S. as part of ambitious plans to fortify American AI infrastructure.
Phys.org / Social media use soars as kids drop sports, reading and the arts
In striking new statistics, experts warn of social media's growing grip on young people, with use among children and teens soaring by more than 200% since before COVID and showing no sign of decline.
Phys.org / Disputed Jordan codices reveal age variations under ion-beam scrutiny
Scientists have delivered the most detailed assessment yet of a set of disputed lead books known as the Jordan codices. With debate centered on whether they could date back to the early Christian period, a study led by the ...
Phys.org / Elites wield huge influence over deepening polarization—now we can tell exactly how much
Political systems become polarized when internal unity within groups strengthens and the divide between them deepens. As polarization intensifies, societal tensions can grow, making it difficult to find compromises. The intensity ...
Medical Xpress / Focused ultrasound passes first test in treatment of pediatric brain cancer
Columbia University researchers are the first to show that focused ultrasound—a noninvasive technique that uses sound waves to enhance the delivery of drugs into the brain—can be safely used in children being treated ...
Phys.org / Cosmic ray puzzle resolved as scientists link 'knee' formation to black holes
Milestone results released by the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) on November 16 have solved a decades-old mystery about the cosmic ray energy spectrum—which shows a sharp decrease in cosmic rays above ...
Medical Xpress / Single prime editing system could potentially treat multiple genetic diseases
A team of researchers at the Broad Institute, led by gene-editing pioneer David Liu, has developed a new genome-editing strategy that could potentially lead to a one-time treatment for multiple unrelated genetic diseases.
Phys.org / 'Trained' bacteriophages expand treatment options for antibiotic-resistant infections
Antibiotic resistance is one of the most pressing challenges to global public health as harmful microbes evolve to evade these medications.
Phys.org / Open spaces in cities may be hotspots for coyote-human interaction
Open semi-natural settings in urban areas—like parks and golf courses teeming with plants and small mammals—are possible hotspots for interaction between coyotes and humans, a new study suggests.
Phys.org / Stars forge elements in new, uncharted ways: Experimental physicist discusses the 'i-process'
All around us are elements forged in stars, from the nickel and copper in coins to the gold and silver in jewelry. Scientists have a good understanding of how these elements form: In many cases, a nucleus heavier than iron ...