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Phys.org / AI model improves flood forecasting with higher accuracy than current methods

New paired studies from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities show that machine learning can improve the prediction of floods. The studies, published in Water Resources Research and the Proceedings of the IEEE International ...

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Phys.org / Experiment observes quantum radiation reaction as electrons hit an ultra-intense laser

For the first time, a quantum radiation reaction in strong electromagnetic fields has been demonstrated experimentally by allowing electrons to collide with an extremely intense and powerful laser beam. The research findings ...

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Phys.org / 3D structure reveals how tuberculosis bacteria power themselves

Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have uncovered how the bacteria that causes tuberculosis fuels itself during infection, providing new insights into one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases. ...

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Phys.org / New rare bird species discovered in Japan

A previously unknown species of leaf warbler has been discovered in Japan. The Ijima's Leaf Warbler has proven to be two different species, not just one. Every year, a few new bird species are identified around the world. ...

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Phys.org / Moths are flying later in the year than a century ago, study finds

South of Fall Creek by the edge of the woods, the moths would gather. They were, of course, drawn by light—set out by a researcher working in Cornell University's old Insectory building. In 1889, the lure came from a kerosene ...

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Phys.org / Mathematical foundations for noise-tolerant quantum catalysts in real-world environments

Quantum catalysts are specialized resources that enable quantum state transformations previously thought impossible, holding promise for advancements in quantum computing and thermodynamics. A recent international study has ...

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Phys.org / Superconductor advancement could unlock ultra-energy-efficient electronics

Superconducting materials could play a crucial role in the energy-efficient applications of the future. However, several technical challenges still stand in the way of their practical use. Now, researchers at Chalmers University ...

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Phys.org / Changing flight paths could slash aviation's climate impact

Small changes to aircraft flight paths to avoid the atmospheric conditions that create condensation trails—known as contrails—could reduce aviation's global warming impact by nearly half, a new study suggests. The study, ...

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Phys.org / Ultrafast laser pulses bring diamond-based quantum internet closer to reality

The controlled generation of single photons is an essential element of numerous quantum technology applications, such as quantum networks and quantum computing. A research team has now demonstrated the successful application ...

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Phys.org / Endangered smalltooth sawfish make a comeback in a historical Florida nursery

During the winters of 2024 and 2025, widespread "spinning fish" events swept through the Florida Keys, impacting more than 80 marine fish species and likely killing hundreds of endangered large juvenile and adult smalltooth ...

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Phys.org / Computational bio tool automates and standardizes genome sequencing analysis

In a single experiment, scientists can decipher the entire genomes of many patient samples, animal models, or cultured cells. To fully realize the potential to study biology at this unprecedented scale, researchers must be ...

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Phys.org / Warmer, wetter cyclone weather made Peru's dengue outbreak 10 times larger, study finds

Diseases historically absent from the United States have been showing up in Florida, Texas, California and other U.S. states in recent years. To understand why, look to Peru. That's where researchers from Stanford and other ...

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