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Phys.org / New catalyst cuts precious palladium expenditure 100-fold by using recycled waste

Researchers have created a palladium-on-carbon catalyst for drug, pesticide, and plastic production that is very sparing in terms of precious metal use. In the new catalyst, palladium is carried on carbon particles manufactured ...

22 hours ago in Chemistry
Phys.org / Injectable biomaterial delivers dual therapies to promote nerve repair after spinal injury

A team of researchers at Rowan University has developed an injectable biomaterial that could significantly improve recovery outcomes following spinal cord injuries. The study, recently published in the journal Biomaterials, ...

23 hours ago in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Global study shows worldwide threat of antibiotic resistance in livestock waste

An international study by Michigan State University and partner researchers has uncovered a hidden danger lurking in animal farms around the world: Livestock manure is packed with antibiotic resistance genes that could threaten ...

23 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Bacteria hijack tick cell defenses to spread disease, study shows

Washington State University researchers have discovered how the bacteria that cause anaplasmosis and Lyme disease hijack cellular processes in ticks to ensure their survival and spread to new hosts, including humans.

23 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Tiny light-sensitive magnetic robots can clear up bacterial infections in sinuses

Tiny magnetic bots that are activated by light can clear bacterial infections deep in the sinus cavities, then be expelled by blowing out the nose.

Jun 30, 2025 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Discovery in quantum materials could make electronics 1,000 times faster

Researchers at Northeastern University have discovered how to change the electronic state of matter on demand, a breakthrough that could make electronics 1,000 times faster and more efficient.

Jun 30, 2025 in Physics
Phys.org / Snails get stressed: Invertebrate model sheds light on biological basis of anxiety

Anxiety, the psychological and physiological state characterized by an anticipation of potential threats and a heightened sense of vigilance, is regularly experienced by many humans worldwide. Research suggests that anxiety ...

Jun 30, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Astronomers detect five young stars in the Chamaeleon cloud complex

Using the Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA), astronomers have performed large-scale radio observations of a star-forming region known as the Chamaeleon cloud complex. The observational campaign, which detected five ...

Jun 30, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Cool is cool wherever you are: Study finds cross-cultural agreement

From Chile to China, cultures vary greatly around the globe, but people in at least a dozen countries agree about what it means to be cool, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Jun 30, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Enhanced quantum computers and beyond: Exploring magnons with superconducting qubits

Devices taking advantage of the collective quantum behavior of spin excitations in magnetic materials—known as magnons—have the potential to improve quantum computing devices. However, using magnons in quantum devices ...

Jun 30, 2025 in Physics
Phys.org / Santorini earthquakes traced to sideways magma movement in crust, not traditional volcanic centers

When the island of Santorini was rattled by thousands of small earthquakes earlier this year, many people were left mystified about the source of the tremors.

Jun 30, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / Ancient DNA reveals rare leprosy strain existed in the Americas for millennia

Hansen's Disease, more commonly known as leprosy, is a chronic disease that can lead to physical impairment. Today it exists in over 100 countries, and while the infection is treatable, access to treatment varies widely with ...

Jun 30, 2025 in Other Sciences