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Phys.org / New insights into how salt gathers at common solvent surfaces

New research led by Flinders University has shed light on one of chemistry's big mysteries by describing how simple salts exist near the surface of liquid solvents.

Oct 17, 2025 in Chemistry
Phys.org / Scientist tackles key roadblock for AI in drug discovery

The drug development pipeline is a costly and lengthy process. Identifying high-quality "hit" compounds—those with high potency, selectivity, and favorable metabolic properties—at the earliest stages is important for ...

Oct 17, 2025 in Chemistry
Phys.org / AI-powered model enhances atmospheric calibration precision for astronomical observation and geodetic measurement

Researchers from the Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a hybrid deep learning model that can accurately predict atmospheric delay, a key source of error in astronomical observations ...

Oct 17, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Most freshwater eels eaten worldwide are from threatened species, study finds

Professor Kenzo Kaifu and Research Fellow Hiromi Shiraishi of Chuo University, together with Professor Yu-Shan Han of National Taiwan University, conducted the world's first quantitative study to reveal the global consumption ...

Oct 17, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Exchange of genetic diversity between species accelerates evolutionary adaptation in songbirds

Climate change is rapidly altering our environment—and posing major challenges for many animal species. Whether they can adapt depends largely on their genetic diversity. An international study involving researchers from ...

Oct 17, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Developing drugs—with tens of thousands of minuscule droplets on a small glass plate

A glass plate, a delicate tube and an oil bath are all that is required: thanks to a new method, researchers at ETH Zurich can produce tens of thousands of tiny droplets within minutes. This enables them to test enzymes and ...

Oct 17, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / New druggable protein discovered in Leishmania parasites

Leishmaniasis belongs to the class of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that particularly affect people in the poorest tropical regions of the world. NTDs are less studied and therapeutically addressed than other diseases.

Oct 17, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Quantum radio antenna uses Rydberg states for sensitive, all-optical signal detection

A team from the Faculty of Physics and the Center for Quantum Optical Technologies at the University of Warsaw has developed a new type of all-optical radio receiver based on the fundamental properties of Rydberg atoms. The ...

Oct 16, 2025 in Physics
Phys.org / Twice around to return home: A hidden reset button for spins and qubits

The world is filled with rotating objects—gyroscopes, magnetic spins, and more recently, qubits in quantum computers. For example, the atomic nuclei in our bodies precess at megahertz frequencies inside NMR machines. In ...

Oct 16, 2025 in Physics
Phys.org / Maya salt-making compound found preserved underwater in Belize

In a recent study by Dr. Heather McKillop and Dr. E. Cory Sills, a complete Late Classic Maya residential compound discovered preserved in mangrove peat below the sea floor of the Punta Ycacos Lagoon was analyzed. The work ...

Oct 16, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Ultrasensitive sensor maps magnetization textures in rhombohedral graphene

Graphene, which is comprised of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, is a widely used material known for its advantageous electrical and mechanical properties. When graphene is stacked in a so-called ...

Oct 16, 2025 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / How poisonous glands helped modern toads conquer the world

Modern toads (Bufonidae) are among the most successful amphibians on the planet, a diverse group of more than 600 species that are found on every continent except Antarctica. But just how did they conquer the world? An international ...

Oct 16, 2025 in Biology