Animals use physics? Let us count the ways
Cats twist and snakes slide, exploiting and negotiating physical laws. Enlarge (credit: Fernando Trabanco Fotografía via Getty Images) Isaac Newton would never have discovered the laws of motion had he studied only cats.....»»
Q&A: What fossils reveal about ancient Australian forests and fire
Australia's forest ecosystems, renowned for their extraordinary diversity of rare plants and animals, also play a vital role in mitigating climate change by absorbing and storing carbon. However, fossils from these ancient forests are reshaping the u.....»»
Seeking a new way of life under the sea—and a world record
There are probably easier ways to set a world record, but Rudiger Koch has found his method 11 meters (36 feet) under the sea......»»
Backyard chickens in Australia perceived as companion animals and food source, interviews reveal
Chickens have been a mainstay in Australian backyards for generations. New research from the University of Adelaide reveals that owners see their chooks as a blend between pet and livestock as well as a trustworthy source of produce......»»
Over the weekend, China debuted a new rocket on the nation’s path to the Moon
Depending on how you count them, China now has roughly 18 types of active space launchers. China's new Long March 12 rocket made a successful inaugural flight Saturday, placing tw.....»»
Here’s everything Apple TV+ has coming in December
After a big fall for Apple TV+, and with highly anticipated series returning in January, December offers a lighter slate of original content for the streamer. There’s one high-profile movie release, a new documentary series on animals, and some kid.....»»
Physics experiment proves patterns in chaos in peculiar quantum realm
Patterns in chaos have been proven, in the incredibly tiny quantum realm, by an international team co-led by UC Santa Cruz physicist Jairo Velasco, Jr. In a new paper published on November 27 in Nature, the researchers detail an experiment that confi.....»»
"Forever chemicals" are polluting African waters
Every week seems to bring a new report about where "forever chemicals" have been found: in soil, drinking water, our bodies and marine animals. Their proper scientific name is perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). But they're more com.....»»
iOS 18.2 can ghostwrite all your emails, essays, and more with Apple Intelligence
The first Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1 included a variety of tools to aid your writing. But soon in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 those tools are expanding in two key ways, including one powerful upgrade that can do all you.....»»
How should we treat beings that might be sentient?
A book argues that we've not thought enough about things that might think. If you aren’t yet worried about the multitude of ways you inadvertently inflict suffering onto other l.....»»
Warming temperatures impact immune performance of wild monkeys, study shows
The immune performance of wild capuchin monkeys declines when the animals experience higher temperatures, and younger monkeys seem to be particularly vulnerable to heat, according to a University of Michigan study......»»
Sea anemone study shows how animals restore "shape" following major injury
Our bodies are remarkably skilled at adapting to changing environments. For example, whether amid summer heat or a winter freeze, our internal temperature remains steady at 37°C, thanks to a process called homeostasis. This hidden balancing act is v.....»»
Sea anemone study shows how animals restore "shape" following major injury
Our bodies are remarkably skilled at adapting to changing environments. For example, whether amid summer heat or a winter freeze, our internal temperature remains steady at 37°C, thanks to a process called homeostasis. This hidden balancing act is v.....»»
An unexpected delay in a standard quantum optical process generates pairs of photons
Since it was first demonstrated in the 1960s, spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC) has been at the center of many quantum optics experiments that test the fundamental laws of physics in quantum mechanics, and in applications like quantum sim.....»»
Why did Louis de Broglie, Nobel laureate in physics, abandon his own pilot wave theory?
This week marks the centenary of the French physicist Louis de Broglie's doctoral thesis, which later earned him a Nobel prize for "his discovery of the wave nature of electrons." This discovery constitutes a central aspect of quantum mechanics, and.....»»
This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for Persona 5
This Thanksgiving, we reflect on the small, unexpected ways that video games can make a big impact on someone's life......»»
Making quantum physics easier to digest in schools: Experts encourage focus on two-state systems
A team of physics educators from Italy, Hungary, Slovenia and Germany is focusing on a new approach to teaching quantum physics in schools. Traditional classroom teaching has tended to focus on presenting the history of the origins of quantum physics.....»»
The Physics of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons
How do these giant balloons work? What makes them both easier and more complicated than a normal-size balloon?.....»»
Capturing complex atoms in optical tweezers
A team led by Francesca Ferlaino has set a new milestone in atomic physics by trapping individual erbium atoms in optical tweezers for the first time. Taking advantage of erbium's complex electronic structure, which opens up new degrees of freedom an.....»»
Transport phenomena and fundamental physics investigated in the microgravity of the ISS
A paper published in Gravitational and Space Research unveils insights gained from International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory-sponsored research on transport phenomena, fundamental physical processes involving momentum, energy, and mass tr.....»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone now available in one more country following recent expansion
Following a recent expansion of Tap to Pay on iPhone to more countries in Europe, Apple this week announced that it is bringing the feature to yet another country this year. As of today, users in New Zealand can count on the feature that turns the iP.....»»