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Phys.org / Strong Field Spin-Boson model revises how intense lasers drive electrons in dense matter
A team of physicists from the University of Ottawa have developed a new theoretical model that shines new light on how scientists understand the way lasers interact with dense matter, such as solids and liquids. This could ...
Medical Xpress / A potential new lymphedema target: Clearing cholesterol deposits to reduce swelling
An international team led by National University of Singapore researchers has linked secondary lymphedema to excessive cholesterol buildup inside skin and around lymphatic vessels. Excess cholesterol deposition tracked with ...
Tech Xplore / New electrolyzer turns plastic-waste syngas into ethylene with less energy
For every ton of ethylene created, one ton of carbon dioxide is produced. With more than 300 million tons of ethylene produced each year, the production system has a huge carbon footprint that scientists and engineers are ...
Phys.org / Genetic analysis reveals an alternative explanation for the Jomon migration to Japan
It's long been assumed the Jomon people, who had inhabited the Japanese archipelago since around 16,000 years ago, had multiple lineages resulting from different migration routes. But new genetic evidence, including mitochondrial ...
Phys.org / Horses with over 30 minutes of REM sleep show better persistence in learning tasks
Just as for humans, sufficient sleep supports learning and coping for horses. A recent study at the University of Helsinki indicates that short periods of REM sleep impair horses' perseverance and performance in demanding ...
Phys.org / Climate change widened Valencia's 2024 extreme rain footprint by 55%, study finds
Human-driven climate change intensified rainfall that triggered Spain's deadliest natural disaster in a generation when flash floods hit the Valencia region in 2024, a new study showed on Tuesday.
Phys.org / Rhythm during sex in bonobos provides new insights into the evolution of communication
An international research team, including VUB data scientist Yannick Jadoul, has shed new light on the rhythmic nature of sexual behavior in bonobos. By precisely analyzing the tempo of movements during sex, researchers aim ...
Phys.org / Draining wetlands produces substantial emissions in the Canadian Prairies
The value of wetlands on the landscape cannot be overstated—they store and filter water, provide wildlife habitat, cool the atmosphere and sequester carbon. Yet, in the farmland area of Canada's Prairies, wetlands are being ...
Phys.org / Honey bees navigate more precisely than previously thought
A team from the University of Freiburg led by neurobiologist and behavioral biologist Prof. Dr. Andrew Straw studied the flight behavior of honey bees. Using a drone, the researchers tracked honey bees as they flew between ...
Phys.org / Off-the-shelf components enable deployment-ready quantum entanglement source
Efficient generation and reliable distribution of quantum entangled states is crucial for emerging quantum applications, including quantum key distribution (QKDs). However, conventional polarization-based entanglement states ...
Medical Xpress / Home care: The Dutch model that challenges bureaucracy
Bureaucracy once swallowed Dutch home care. Buurtzorg flipped the script by trusting nurses and focusing on purpose.
Phys.org / Satellite imagery and AI reveal development needs hidden by national data
For years, Iceland, Switzerland, and Norway have ranked near the top of the United Nations' annual index of countries based on indicators of well-being and quality of life. Countries with more poverty and less access to health ...
