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Phys.org / Heavy atomic nuclei are not as symmetric as previously thought, physicists find
Many heavy atomic nuclei are shaped more or less like squashed rugby balls than fully inflated ones, according to a theoretical study by RIKEN nuclear physicists published in The European Physical Journal A. This unexpected ...
Phys.org / New frog-like insects leap into the science books
Seven new species of a distinctive frog-like insect have been discovered by a scientist from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in Cambridge, England.
Phys.org / Hidden signatures of ancient Rome's master craftsmen revealed
In the hushed light of a museum gallery, Hallie Meredith discovered something intriguing about ancient Roman glasswork hiding in plain sight.
Phys.org / Testosterone in body odor linked to perceptions of social status
As humans, we are constantly navigating social status, using subconscious strategies to assert either our dominance or prestige.
Phys.org / How sound and light act alike—and not—at the smallest scale
A world-famous light experiment from 1801 has now been carried out with sound for the first time. Research by physicists in Leiden has produced new insights that could be applied in 5G devices and the emerging field of quantum ...
Phys.org / Reactor-grade fusion plasma: First high-precision measurement of potential dynamics
Nuclear fusion, which operates on the same principle that powers the sun, is expected to become a sustainable energy source for the future. To achieve fusion power generation, it is essential to confine plasma at temperatures ...
Phys.org / Mystery of how much squid short-finned pilot whales eat resolved
How much squid do short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) off the coast of Hawai'i need to consume each day to survive and are there sufficient squid to sustain the population? Knowing these basic facts is ...
Phys.org / Genetically engineered virus acts as 'smart sponge' to extract rare earth elements from water
Today's high-tech electronics and green energy technologies would not function without rare earth elements (REEs). These 17 metals possess unique properties essential to creating items like the phosphors that illuminate our ...
Phys.org / Bird flu wipes out nearly half of breeding female elephant seals on South Georgia
The world's largest species of seal has been devastated by bird flu, which has wiped out half of all breeding females at a key wildlife haven near Antarctica, scientists warned Thursday.
Phys.org / Decoding new DNA 'letters' to advance medicine and biotechnology
A research team led by the A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore (A*STAR GIS) have developed a method to accurately and efficiently read DNA containing non-standard bases—a task once thought too complex for conventional ...
Phys.org / Biotechnology from the tropics: Ecuador fights against fungus that withers bananas
Ecuadorian scientists are developing a biotechnological strategy to stop banana wilt by genetically editing the causative fungus. Global banana production—one of the pillars of food security and a key source of income for ...
Phys.org / Paleogenomics study shows humans and dogs spread across Eurasia together
Dogs have been part of human societies across Eurasia for at least 20,000 years, accompanying us through many social and cultural upheavals.
