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Phys.org / Researchers achieve light-induced heterolytic hydrogen dissociation at ambient temperature
In a study published in Science, a research team led by Prof. Wang Feng from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with Prof. Paolo Fornasiero from the University of Trieste ...
Phys.org / AI model reveals hidden earthquake swarms and faults in Italy's Campi Flegrei
Scientists are using artificial intelligence to understand escalating unrest in Italy's Campi Flegrei, a volcanic area that is home to hundreds of thousands of people.
Phys.org / Zooming in on Pismis 24, Webb gets glittering glimpse of star birth
This dramatic scene captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope looks like a fantastical tableau from J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. But truth is even stranger than fiction. In reality, what appears to be a craggy, ...
Phys.org / Study maps the happiest and saddest national anthems from around the globe
National anthems are more than music for ceremonies—they reflect the unique cultural and geographical characteristics of nations. A new study published in Scientific Reports has analyzed the emotional characteristics of ...
Phys.org / Open-source computational tool sheds light on 'wiggly' proteins
Most well-studied proteins are folded, meaning they have a defined three-dimensional shape that helps determine each protein's specific function. But as the tools of science have improved, so has the understanding that many ...
Phys.org / How extreme temperatures alter reptile reproduction
Biodiversity is disappearing at an alarming rate and is driven by human activity: contamination, greenhouse gases and extreme temperatures. But how exactly do these factors affect the reproduction and survival of species?
Phys.org / Bacteria's hidden Achilles' heel: Sugar-phosphate buildup disrupts cell wall synthesis
Antibiotic resistance is considered one of the most urgent health threats of our time. Common bacteria such as E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus are evolving defenses against the drugs doctors rely on most. To combat the ...
Phys.org / PFAS water treatment has double benefits, cutting toxic 'forever chemicals' and carcinogens
Advanced systems for removing the toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS from drinking water can deliver far greater health benefits than previously thought. They also slash levels of other harmful contaminants, a new Environmental ...
Phys.org / Rare Iron Age ingot found in Sweden sheds light on ancient Baltic networks
A complete plano-convex ingot has been found in Sweden for the first time. The results of the isotopic and chemical analyses carried out by archaeologists at the University of Gothenburg are published in the Journal of Archaeological ...
Phys.org / Current extinction rates haven't reached level of 'mass extinction' just yet, study suggests
Hundreds of species have gone extinct in recent centuries, but losses are few among larger classification levels, meaning we are not witnessing a mass extinction just yet, according to a study published in the open-access ...
Phys.org / Giving food waste fermentation a 'jolt' increases chemical production
Adding an electrical jolt to fermentation of industrial food waste speeds up the process and increases the yield of platform chemicals that are valuable components in a wide range of products, new research shows.
Phys.org / Microfluidics suggest hydrophilic surfaces retain more oil than hydrophobic ones for groundwater remediation
Dr. Seunghak Lee, Jaeshik Chung, and Sang Hyun Kim of the Water Resources Cycle Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) observed how oil and water interact in porous media under various conditions ...
