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Phys.org / Beauty is an advantage, but not everywhere
A new study by researchers at the University of Mannheim demonstrates how cultures evaluate attractiveness differently and the influence this evaluation can have on social success.
Phys.org / A fresh new way to produce freshwater: Sonicated carbon nanotube catalysts
Water is one of the most precious resources on the planet. Freshwater is vital for humans, animals, and plants—but it can become contaminated from overflowing stormwater and surface water. We are already starting to feel ...
Phys.org / Earth's mantle gases found seeping into groundwater far from volcanic zones
Scientists have uncovered new evidence to suggest that Earth is leaking gases from deep inside its mantle—even in regions without any volcanic activity.
Phys.org / A programmable solution for higher-speed wireless communication networks and low-cost microwave sensing
Researchers have published the demonstration of a fully-integrated single-chip microwave photonics system, combining optical and microwave signal processing on a single silicon chip.
Phys.org / Platinum atoms placed with precision transform catalyst speed and efficiency
A research team led by the Department of Energy's (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) designed and fabricated catalysts that can increase the speed of carbon monoxide oxidation by nine times. Carbon ...
Phys.org / Physicists recreate extreme quantum vacuum effects
Using advanced computational modeling, a research team led by the University of Oxford, working in partnership with the Instituto Superior Técnico at the University of Lisbon, has achieved the first-ever real-time, three-dimensional ...
Phys.org / How herbivore communities remained remarkably resilient for 60 million years despite extinction and upheaval
From mastodons to ancient rhinos and giant deer, large herbivores have been shaping Earth's landscapes for millions of years. A new study, published in Nature Communications, shows how these giants responded to dramatic environmental ...
Phys.org / Geochronological study finds tempo of late Ordovician mass extinction controlled by rate of climate change
The "Big Five" mass extinctions of the Phanerozoic Eon have long attracted significant attention from the geoscience community and the public. Among them, the Late Ordovician Mass Extinction (LOME) is the earliest of the ...
Phys.org / Surveys reveal encouraging findings on public acceptance of global climate policy
Even though the topic seems to have slipped down the political agenda, comprehensive measures to combat global heating enjoy widespread public support around the world. A study co‑authored by the Potsdam Institute for Climate ...
Phys.org / 'Electron shower' technique unlocks advanced piezoelectric films for next-generation electronics
Our everyday lives are so riddled with electronics that we hardly notice them anymore. When we casually reach for our smartphone, we rarely think about how complex this device is. Hundreds of tiny components work together ...
Phys.org / Tiny 'heat bombs' made from biodegradable polymers could precisely target and treat diseased cells
Cornell researchers have developed a new way to safely heat up specific areas inside the body by using biodegradable polymers that contain tiny water pockets, which are then activated by near-infrared laser. The technology ...
Phys.org / Physicists build microscopic 'trampoline' to improve sound wave control in microchips
The wildest trampoline in the world swings sideways and "around corners." Yet, no one can jump on it, because it's not even a millimeter tall. Physicists from the University of Konstanz, the University of Copenhagen, and ...
