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Phys.org / White dwarf stars may host more habitable exoplanets than expected
Among the roughly 10 billion white dwarf stars in the Milky Way galaxy, a greater number than previously expected could provide a stellar environment hospitable to life-supporting exoplanets, according to astronomers at the ...
Phys.org / Measuring invisible light waves via electro-optic cavities
Researchers have developed a novel experimental platform to measure the electric fields of light trapped between two mirrors with a sub-cycle precision.
Phys.org / Phoenix galaxy cluster caught in the act of extreme cooling
The core of a massive cluster of galaxies appears to be pumping out far more stars than it should. Now researchers at MIT and elsewhere have discovered a key ingredient within the cluster that explains the core's prolific ...
Phys.org / Los Angeles groundwater remained depleted after 2023 deluge, study finds
The greater Los Angeles area has long been the subject of intense seismographic monitoring. A network of highly sensitive seismometers peppers the region on a constant vigil for earthquakes.
Phys.org / Scientists achieve electrical manipulation of spin filling sequence in bilayer graphene quantum dots
A research team from the University of Science and Technology of China has demonstrated the ability to electrically manipulate the spin filling sequence in a bilayer graphene (BLG) quantum dot (QD). This achievement, published ...
Phys.org / Air pollution levels may be higher inside your home than outside
People may be exposed to unhealthy levels of airborne pollutants inside their homes, even if the outdoor air quality is good, a new study reveals.
Phys.org / Eco-friendly ink expands graphene's potential in 3D printing
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have unlocked the potential of graphene in areas as diverse as vehicles, consumer electronics and environmental cleanup with an eco-friendly ink for 3D-printing.
Phys.org / Unique five-atom bismuth ring synthesized
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have synthesized a Bi5⁻ ring, a molecule with five bismuth atoms, and stabilized it in a metal complex. Their discovery fills a gap in chemical knowledge and enables ...
Phys.org / Foraging seals enable scientists to measure fish abundance across the vast Pacific Ocean
Over the past 60 years, marine biologists at UC Santa Cruz have monitored the behavior of northern elephant seals that journey to nearby Año Nuevo Natural Reserve. With the seals gathering on the beach by the thousands to ...
Phys.org / Generating record-speed waves on extremely water-repellent surfaces
Ripples, like ones produced by raindrops falling in a puddle, are also called capillary waves. Studied since antiquity, they have garnered considerable interest in modern science due to their ability to reveal information ...
Phys.org / Fungus 'hacks' natural immune system to cause neurodegeneration in fruit flies
A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells, leading to signs of neurodegeneration, a new study has found.
Phys.org / Cuttlefish ink has potential as natural repellent to keep sharks away from beaches
The ink of the cuttlefish could transform how sharks are deterred from hunting near swimmers, according to new research.