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Phys.org / Metal hydride molecule trapped with laser light opens path to ultracold hydrogen

Controlling and trapping molecules, units of a substance consisting of two or more chemically bound atoms, with laser light is significantly more challenging than trapping individual atoms. This is because molecules exhibit ...

Jun 26, 2026
Phys.org / 'Fingerprints' of black hole's event horizon detected for first time

Scientists have detected the "fingerprints" of a black hole's event horizon—the boundary from which nothing can escape—for the first time, according to research published Wednesday.

Jun 24, 2026
Phys.org / An iron-driven chain reaction may trigger mass death of harmful algae blooms

Over recent decades, harmful algal blooms have become increasingly common. These blooms often consist of bacteria called "cyanobacteria" in freshwater ecosystems. They can produce debilitating toxins, suffocate marine life ...

Jun 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / Specialized procedure saves a young woman's ability to walk

Through interdepartmental collaboration, a young woman's quality of life and ability to walk were restored following the laparoscopic removal of a rare, benign tumor of neurological origin in the lesser pelvis, known as a ...

21 hours ago
Phys.org / May 2024 superstorm drew most ring current ions from Earth, not solar wind, research reveals

In May 2024, auroras were observed at unusually low latitudes across the globe, lighting up skies that rarely see such displays. Inside Earth's magnetosphere, the region of space surrounding our planet and dominated by its ...

Jun 26, 2026
Phys.org / A single origin story for the Milky Way's most mysterious stars

Lurking at the heart of the Milky Way, Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*) is a supermassive black hole four million times the mass of the sun, surrounded by a puzzling collection of young, massive stars whose orbits have long defied ...

Jun 26, 2026
Phys.org / Ultraluminous X-ray source in Whale galaxy investigated for spectral and timing variability

Astronomers from Germany and Turkey have analyzed available data from various space telescopes to investigate an ultraluminous X-ray source designated X-4, which is located in the nearby galaxy NGC 4631. Results of the new ...

Jun 26, 2026
Tech Xplore / Dog-bone design helps 2D nanoribbon transistors stay fast and efficient as widths shrink

Transistors, small semiconductor-based switches that control the flow of electricity, are central components of all electronic devices, from computers to smartphones, wearables, sensors and smart appliances. Over the past ...

Jun 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / Some patient groups are far more vulnerable to near-perfect privacy attacks from medical AI

From detecting pneumonia on a chest X-ray to assessing whether a dark spot on the skin is benign or malignant, medical AI systems are playing an increasingly important role in clinical diagnosis. Unfortunately, the models ...

Jun 26, 2026
Science X / Kids shrug off sunk-cost bias until about age 6, behavioral experiments reveal

Ever wonder why adults cling to things in which they've invested time or effort? In behavioral experiments, people often predict that they would stick with an option just because it was harder to get. Psychologists call this ...

Jun 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / Bioresorbable implant electrically stimulates organs, nerves and muscles then vanishes after treatment

To treat or manage various heart, gastrointestinal and neurological conditions, including arrhythmias, heart block, gastroparesis, epilepsy and some nerve injuries, doctors rely on a technique known as electrical stimulation. ...

Jun 26, 2026
Phys.org / Horizon edge states gain finite description in string theory calculation

Modern physics theories highlight the key role of horizons—boundaries beyond which information cannot reach an observer—in a variety of cosmological and gravitational phenomena. Two renowned examples of these boundaries are ...

Jun 23, 2026