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Phys.org / Finding the 'quantum needle' in a haystack: New filtering method can isolate photons

In quantum technologies, everything depends on the ability to detect the properties carried by a single photon. But in the real world, that photon of interest is often buried in a sea of unwanted light—a true "needle in a ...

Mar 30, 2026
Phys.org / Conductive hydrogel enables electrical and biochemical signal control

Many emerging medical technologies rely on seamless integration between biological systems and electronics. This requires materials that are soft, electrically conductive, and biologically active—properties that have been ...

Mar 31, 2026
Tech Xplore / Alkaline steel and cement wastewater could capture 30 million tons of CO₂ annually

Alkaline industrial wastewaters from steel or cement production are ideally suited to bind and sequester carbon dioxide (CO₂) chemically, safely, and for the long term. This is the result of a study conducted by the Helmholtz-Zentrum ...

Mar 30, 2026
Tech Xplore / New lithium-ion battery design could power longer-lasting electric vehicles and portable devices

A new battery design that could significantly extend the range of electric vehicles and the lifespan of portable electronics has been developed by researchers at the University of Surrey's Advanced Technology Institute (ATI). ...

Mar 29, 2026
Tech Xplore / Microsoft to invest $10 bn for Japan AI data centers

Microsoft said Friday it will invest $10 billion in Japan over the next four years to build artificial intelligence data centers and related infrastructure.

Apr 3, 2026
Phys.org / Soil bacteria break down toxic chemicals in the environment

Many aromatic compounds, such as phenols, cresols and styrenes, are toxic to organisms and harmful to the environment. They can accumulate as a result of industrial processes and harm ecosystems. Soil bacteria can help to ...

Mar 30, 2026
Phys.org / A mass mating event in the lab reveals how yeast cells choose partners

While humans often struggle to find a partner who is both physically attractive and a reliable co-parent, yeast may already have cracked the formula for the perfect match. When choosing mates, these single-celled organisms ...

Mar 29, 2026
Medical Xpress / Why feeling alone may matter more than being alone

Loneliness is often described as a simple absence—of people, of connection, of companionship. But two new studies suggest it may be something more complex, and more consequential: not just how socially connected people are, ...

Mar 30, 2026
Phys.org / AI's fluency in other languages hides a Western worldview that can mislead users

A friend in Indonesia recently told me about a conversation he had with ChatGPT. He had typed a question in Indonesian—Bahasa Indonesia—about how to handle a difficult family dispute. The chatbot responded fluently, in perfect ...

Apr 2, 2026
Medical Xpress / Craving in addiction may alter how the brain makes decisions

For people with an addiction, craving—the strong desire for a substance—can affect their decision-making, new research shows. And how craving affects a decision can depend on what's at stake. The finding, published in Nature ...

Mar 30, 2026
Phys.org / Tropical volcanic eruptions trigger atmospheric changes that drive droughts in Asia

Volcanoes are both captivating and disastrous. Most are likely familiar with the common short-term dangers associated with them: explosive forces, lava, and even atmospheric particles disrupting air traffic. But researchers ...

Mar 30, 2026
Phys.org / Accelerator programs have more work to do when it comes to supporting women entrepreneurs, research finds

Accelerator programs are supposed to give entrepreneurs the mentorship, training and skills boost that will help launch them toward success. But in countries where the gender playing field still steeply tilts toward male ...

Apr 2, 2026