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Phys.org / Organic materials conduct ions in solids as easily as in liquids thanks to flexible sidechains
Normally, when liquids solidify, their molecules become locked in place, making it much harder for ions to move and leading to a steep decrease in ionic conductivity. Now, scientists have synthesized a new class of materials, ...
Phys.org / I study rat nests—here's why rodents make great archivists
Rats and other rodents and pests can make great archivists.
Phys.org / NASA's wideband technology demo proves space missions are free to roam
Just like your cellphone stays connected by roaming between networks, NASA's Polylingual Experimental Terminal, or PExT, technology demonstration is proving space missions can do the same by switching seamlessly between government ...
Phys.org / SPHEREx telescope completes first full-sky infrared map in 102 colors
Launched in March, NASA's SPHEREx space telescope has completed its first infrared map of the entire sky in 102 colors.
Phys.org / Deep ocean earthquakes drive Southern Ocean's massive phytoplankton blooms, study finds
Stanford researchers have uncovered evidence that deep underwater earthquakes can spur the growth of massive phytoplankton blooms at the ocean surface.
Phys.org / Lily-like plants reveal centromere type evolution paths
The centromere is necessary for the transport of chromosomes during cell division and, therefore, for the correct transmission of genetic information. Most plants and animals have chromosomes with a single centromere, known ...
Phys.org / Kangaroos fix their posture to save energy at high hopping speeds, study shows
Researchers have taken a leap in understanding how kangaroos can increase their hopping speeds without incurring an associated energetic cost.
Phys.org / Conventional entanglement can have thousands of hidden topologies in high dimensions
Researchers from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, in collaboration with Huzhou University, discovered that the entanglement workhorse of most quantum optics laboratories can have hidden topologies, reporting ...
Phys.org / Working in groups can help Republicans and Democrats agree on controversial content moderation online
Over half of Americans believe tech companies should take action to restrict extremely violent content on their platforms, according to Pew data, yet even trained content moderators consistently disagree in their decisions ...
Medical Xpress / Everyday chemicals, global consequences: How disinfectants contribute to antimicrobial resistance
During the COVID-19 pandemic, disinfectants became our shield. Hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes and antimicrobial sprays became part of daily life. They made us feel safe. Today, they are still everywhere: in homes, hospitals ...
Tech Xplore / We may never be able to tell if AI becomes conscious, argues philosopher
A University of Cambridge philosopher argues that our evidence for what constitutes consciousness is far too limited to tell if or when artificial intelligence has made the leap—and a valid test for doing so will remain ...
Phys.org / Flat Fermi surface in altermagnets enables quantum limit spin currents
The key feature of spintronic devices is their ability to use spin currents to transfer momentum, enabling low-energy, high-speed storage and logical signal control. These devices are usually manipulated by electric currents ...
