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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 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 / 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 / Fish 'beauty salons' may act as microbial hubs in reef ecosystems
Where do you go when you're a fish and you need a skincare treatment? Coral reefs contain natural "beauty salons," lively social hubs of activity where fish "clients" swim up and wait to be serviced by smaller fish cleaners. ...
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 / Why seismic waves spontaneously race inside the Earth
Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, shifting tectonic plates—these are all signs that our planet is alive. But what is revealed deep inside Earth surprises laymen and scientists alike: Almost 3000 kilometers below Earth's ...
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 / 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 ...
Phys.org / Punctuated equilibrium: Analysis shows rapid evolutionary leaps in cephalopods, languages and ancient enzymes
Over the past 500 million years, nearly all evolutionary changes in octopuses and squids occurred in rapid bursts during the emergence of new species, according to research from the University of Auckland.
Phys.org / AI model predicts new metal-doped compounds with enhanced mechanical properties
A research team from Skoltech, AIRI, Tomsk Polytechnic University, and Sber has proposed and tested an approach to predicting the modification of material properties. Artificial intelligence models that were pre-trained on ...
