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Phys.org / NZ now has a narrow window to stop the Asian yellow-legged hornet—here's how everyone can help
The first Asian yellow-legged hornets observed in Auckland in winter were two old and slow males. Many people were concerned and worried. Now, at the end of spring, what we've seen is a potential nightmare.
Medical Xpress / Study investigates treatment safety in cases of late HIV diagnosis
About 40 million people worldwide are living with HIV infection. In the United Kingdom, there are approximately 100,000 people affected. If the infection is not treated, the body will eventually be unable to defend itself ...
Phys.org / High pressure increases terahertz emission 13-fold in 2D semiconductor GaTe, study reveals
A new study led by the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with their collaborators, has demonstrated that high pressure can significantly enhance and precisely tune terahertz ...
Medical Xpress / Stem cell organoids mimic aspects of early limb development
Scientists at EPFL have created a scalable 3D organoid model that captures key features of early limb development, revealing how a specialized signaling center shapes both cell identity and tissue organization.
Phys.org / City raccoons showing signs of domestication
That resourceful "trash panda" digging through your garbage may be more than just a nuisance—it could be a living example of evolution in progress.
Phys.org / Durable plastics made from essential oil compounds offer easy recycling
Cheap, strong, and versatile, plastic seemed like the perfect invention—until its staying power turned into a global headache. Now, Yokohama National University researchers have developed a plant-based alternative that ...
Tech Xplore / Employing low-frequency noise can help electric vehicles stand out in busy environments
One of the many benefits of electric vehicles is that they are much quieter than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. In some cases, though, they are too quiet. Automakers are required to design their vehicles so they emit ...
Phys.org / From pine chips to pharmaceuticals: Lignin upcycled into amides using reusable catalyst
An international research team from the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT) has developed a novel, environmentally friendly process for producing high-quality amides from the plant substance lignin—important building ...
Phys.org / Basic research challenges China's monopoly on rare earth elements
Materials that are essential for the transition to a sustainable society are currently being extracted using methods that are far from sustainable or environment-friendly. Magnets based on REE are manufactured in China, which ...
Phys.org / The inequalities of laundry: Research reveals overlooked source of microplastic pollution
Researchers at University of Toronto Engineering have observed that handwashing synthetic fabrics in water with higher total dissolved solids (TDS) leads to more microplastic fibers (MPF) being released, creating implications ...
Phys.org / Death and devastation: Why a rare equatorial cyclone and other storms have hit southern Asia so hard
More than 900 people are dead, thousands more missing and millions affected by a band of cyclones and extreme monsoonal weather across southern Asia. Torrential rain has triggered the worst flooding in decades, accompanied ...
Phys.org / Silver-infused zeolite efficiently separates xenon from krypton for industrial use
An international team of researchers have found a better way to separate two rare and important gases—xenon and krypton—that are often combined in chemical, petrochemical, metallurgical, and environmental processes.
