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Phys.org / 2D discrete time crystals realized on a quantum computer for the first time

Physical systems become inherently more complicated and difficult to produce in a lab as the number of dimensions they exist in increases—even more so in quantum systems. While discrete time crystals (DTCs) had been previously ...

Jan 29, 2026 in Physics
Medical Xpress / Procrastination in adulthood linked to brain development during adolescence

Procrastination, the tendency to unnecessarily delay or put off tasks even if this will have negative consequences, is a common behavior for many people. While occasionally delaying or putting off bothersome tasks is not ...

Jan 29, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Discovery of a photophobic response in Apusomonads reveals insights into Opisthokont origins

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have identified a photophobic response (light avoidance) in the unicellular apusomonad Podomonas kaiyoae. The study provides critical insight into the evolution of complex flagellar and ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Eye drops may affect liver cells

A chemical used in some over-the-counter eye drops may affect liver cells and be transformed to a PFAS-like substance. This is according to a new study from Örebro University published in Environment International. "We initiated ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Ophthalmology
Medical Xpress / Addition of palbociclib improves progression-free survival in HR-positive, HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer

For patients with hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive metastatic breast cancer, the addition of palbociclib to maintenance anti-HER2 and endocrine therapies leads to improved ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / Cuttlefish use polarized light to create a dramatic mating display invisible to humans

Many organisms leverage showy colors for attracting mates. Because color is a property of light (determined by its wavelength), it is easy for humans to see how these colors are used in animal courting rituals. Less obvious ...

Jan 27, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Peer-support groups tied to fewer relapses after alcohol dependence treatment

Participating in peer-support recovery groups is associated with ongoing abstinence among Japanese men following treatment for alcohol dependence (AD). But smoking and consuming non-alcoholic beer are linked to drinking and ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Addiction
Phys.org / NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site

NASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site.

Jan 30, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Tech Xplore / Building energy resilience by understanding nuances of power outages across the US

More frequent and intense weather phenomena like heat waves, windstorms, or atmospheric rivers often come in pairs and these challenging combinations stress the power grid and lead to outages. A multi-year analysis is the ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Energy & Green Tech
Medical Xpress / Decoding the molecular signatures of night blindness

Congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB) is caused by mutations in a specific calcium channel. A comprehensive proteomic study by researchers at the University of Innsbruck now reveals how these mutations trigger complex, ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Genetics
Medical Xpress / Can metabolism tune heart aging? Findings suggest epigenetic switches can be reset

In order for heart and vascular cells to develop properly and remain healthy for a long time, many processes in the cells must interact precisely. A new study from the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) now ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Genetics
Phys.org / Real-time single-event position detection using high-radiation-tolerance GaN

Silicon semiconductors are widely used as particle detectors; however, their long-term operation is constrained by performance degradation in high-radiation environments. Researchers at University of Tsukuba have demonstrated ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Physics