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Tech Xplore / A 270-year-old physics trick could supercharge affordable battery technology
Roughly 270 years ago, Dr. Johann Gottlob Leidenfrost from Germany observed a peculiar behavior of water droplets on heated metal surfaces. In his manuscript, "A Tract About Some Qualities of Common Water," he described how ...
Medical Xpress / Fecal transplants from older mice found to significantly improve ovarian function and fertility in younger mice
A new study details how fecal transplants from older female mice significantly improve ovarian function and fertility in young mice. The surprising results reveal a direct link between the microbiome (the collection of all ...
Phys.org / Creating sustainable supply of declining tree species can support floodplain habitat restoration
A number of native black poplar whips—young unbranched trees—were planted at the campus near Southwell as part of a project involving NTU, the Environment Agency, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, Trent Rivers Trust, Nottinghamshire ...
Tech Xplore / These are the new EVs we're most excited about in 2026
After years of experimentation and early adoption, automakers are rolling out the next generation of electric vehicles that better align with people's needs and expectations. This year, you can expect to see new EVs that ...
Phys.org / Agrivoltaics can increase or reduce yields and profits, depending on the crop and where the systems are deployed
In a world where increasing demands for food security and energy strain existing resources, scientists are looking for new ways to maximize both. One potential option, agrivoltaics, integrates solar photovoltaics with crops. ...
Phys.org / Modern twist on wildfire management methods has a bonus feature that protects water supplies
Wildfires are among the most economically costly natural disasters and are becoming more severe and frequent due to global warming. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction estimates that global damage from wildfires ...
Phys.org / Ultrasound-activated 'nanoagents' kill superbugs hiding in biofilms
Scientists have designed nanoagents that act like smart drug-delivery capsules—carrying an antibiotic deep into bacterial infection sites and releasing it only when activated by gentle ultrasound. Delivering antibiotics ...
Medical Xpress / Trauma patients recover faster when medical teams know each other well, new study finds
When a trauma patient enters the emergency department, their potential for survival often depends on what happens within the first minutes after their arrival. After studying trauma resuscitation teams at UPMC Presbyterian ...
Phys.org / Could Mars soil block Earth microbes? 'Water bears' offer a clue
Tardigrades, commonly known as water bears, may be better suited by a new name: Tardiguardians of the Galaxy. Unlike the fictional ragtag team of unenthusiastic heroes, the microscopic animals are providing real insight into ...
Phys.org / Tax evasion should be treated as a form of corruption for criminal accountability, new study argues
Experts warn that without stronger enforcement and clearer rules on corporate liability, the U.K. will continue to struggle to prosecute tax offenses effectively. Despite having sophisticated financial crime legislation, ...
Phys.org / Forest exhibits resilience after California mega fire
In 2019 and again in 2021, Penn State researchers in the Department of Geography walked a series of 1,000 square foot plots in California's Lassen Volcanic National Park. The goal was to see how the forest that's hands-off ...
Phys.org / Software tool shows potential for cost effective coastal erosion monitoring
A tool originally designed to monitor the erosion of Scotland's coast has proven its worth on a tropical island the other side of the world. The open-source tool, called VedgeSat, was developed by researchers from the University ...
