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Phys.org / Torpedo bats may shift baseball's sweet spot, acoustic analysis shows
In the spring of 2025, baseball fans were treated to a surprise when the New York Yankees began the season with a unique style of bat. Termed "torpedo bats," these new designs tapered slightly toward the end, so the widest ...
Phys.org / War‑driven sea detours are reshaping shipping routes, putting whales off South Africa in sudden peril
Conflicts in the Middle East are increasing dangers for whales off South Africa by shifting sea traffic into their habitats and heightening the risks of collision, researchers told AFP.
Medical Xpress / Once-weekly brisk interval walk rivals thrice-weekly for fat loss with the same total workout time
A research team from the School of Public Health at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has found that brisk interval walking performed once a week can significantly improve body fat reduction ...
Phys.org / The stability paradox: How do organisms change shape over the course of evolution?
Researchers at the Technion have discovered how changes in genetic regulatory sequences can lead to alterations in the form and structure of animals—even when genetic regulatory systems are stable and resistant to change. ...
Medical Xpress / Chronic traumatic encephalopathy symptom checklist misses the mark in 75% of cases, autopsies show
Most people who met proposed clinical criteria meant to identify chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) during life did not show hallmark brain changes of the disease at autopsy. The findings raise concerns that widespread ...
Phys.org / AI surrogate accelerates nonlinear optics simulations by orders of magnitude
Simulating the nonlinear optical physics that underlies ultrafast laser systems is computationally demanding—a practical bottleneck in settings that require rapid feedback. A study by researchers at Stanford University, University ...
Phys.org / Shark face study uncovers 400-million-year-old blueprint shared across jawed vertebrates
Most of what scientists know about face development comes from studies in bony vertebrates such as mice, chickens, and zebrafish. However, their evolutionary counterparts, cartilaginous fishes, have remained largely unexplored. ...
Phys.org / 'Calm' galaxy cluster hides a violent cosmic scene that took 4 billion years to settle
The galaxy cluster Abell 2029 is sometimes described as "the most relaxed cluster in the universe." This moniker does not arise from some sort of mellow vibe, but rather because of how calm and undisturbed the superheated ...
Phys.org / Heat index maps uncover when city greening cools most—and when it can backfire
Tree shade is one of the fastest ways to make heat more bearable. It cuts direct sunlight, protects people walking or working outdoors, and remains essential for heat action plans. A new study by researchers from the Indian ...
Medical Xpress / Brain-controlled hearing system isolates one speaker in noisy settings, first human tests show
Scientists at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute have the first direct evidence from human studies that brain-controlled hearing technology can help people single out a voice in a crowd. These early findings suggest ...
Phys.org / How flies dodge so fast: Brain map reveals rare synapses behind split-second escapes
Have you ever wondered how a fly manages to dodge you in a split second? Scientists have long been fascinated by the lightning-fast reflexes that help flies escape danger almost instantly. But despite decades of research, ...
Phys.org / The cinema effect: Turning films into a gateway to science
The sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, currently in theaters, is capturing the attention of both audiences and the scientific community for its science-based content. It manages to engage viewers with complex, cutting-edge topics—from ...
