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Phys.org / A ripple effect: Minor quakes can disrupt natural tectonic patterns deep underground and change stress landscape
When we think of earthquakes, we imagine sudden, violent shaking. But deep beneath Earth's surface, some faults move in near silence. These slow, shuffling slips and their accompanying hum—called tremors—don't shake buildings ...
Phys.org / Successful experiments uncover new island of asymmetric fission
An international team of scientists has identified an unexpected region of heavy, neutron-deficient isotopes in the nuclear chart where nuclear fission is predominantly governed by an asymmetric mode. The experiment was conducted ...
Phys.org / Q&A: A generative AI technique for designing RNA with improved function
Ribonucleic acid, also called RNA, is a molecule present in all living cells. It plays a critical role in transmitting genetic instructions from DNA and creating proteins. With the power to execute a plethora of functions, ...
Phys.org / A proposed new route to sharper imaging using quantum interference
A new study from the University of Portsmouth has outlined a possible way to improve how we distinguish between two closely spaced light sources, an issue that has long challenged classical imaging systems.
Phys.org / How a leaf's symmetry and lobes impact its journey back to the tree
Two physicists from the Technical University of Denmark have found that leaf shape is a determining factor in the distance leaves travel as they fall from their tree. In their paper published in the Journal of the Royal Society ...
Phys.org / Durable catalyst boosts efficiency of high-temperature CO₂ conversion
We've all heard that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions need urgent solutions, but what if we could turn this greenhouse gas into useful chemicals or fuels? Electrochemical CO2 conversion—the process of transforming carbon ...
Phys.org / Barbies today are much less likely to be on their tip-toes than in past decades
According to a new study, the proportion of Barbie-brand dolls with the toy's iconic tip-toe posture has dropped over time. Cylie Williams of Monash University in Frankston, Australia, and colleagues present these findings ...
Phys.org / Artificial intelligence and genetics can help farmers grow corn with less fertilizer
New York University scientists are using artificial intelligence to determine which genes collectively govern nitrogen use efficiency in plants such as corn, with the goal of helping farmers improve their crop yields and ...
Phys.org / Uncovering compounds that tame the heat of chili peppers: Study challenges reliability of Scoville scale
When biting into a chili pepper, you expect a fiery sensation on your tongue. This spiciness is detected because of capsaicinoid compounds. But for some peppers, despite high levels of capsaicinoids, the heat is mysteriously ...
Phys.org / Advanced imaging technique maps chemical makeup of individual cells in tissues
Tissues consist of a heterogeneous mixture of different cell types, complicating our understanding of their biological functions and studies of disease.
Phys.org / MXene-antibody sensor enables low-cost, accurate vitamin D detection in remote regions
An electrochemical sensor designed to address a global health issue that particularly impacts people in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has been created by a multidisciplinary team at KAUST. The sensor detects low ...
Phys.org / Reexamining a receptor linked to sepsis resolves contradictions regarding its binding interactions
After earning notoriety as the first cellular receptor isolated and mammalian lectin identified, the Ashwell-Morell receptor's functions in our bodies eluded scientists for more than 30 years.
