Can Sterile Neutrinos Exist?
Physicists have wondered if neutrino particles come in a mysterious fourth variety. Now new experimental findings complicate the question -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
SMBs are looking for more secure finances as traditional banks fall short
SMBs aren’t being served well by their conventional banking providers. There’s a solution, but it doesn’t really exist yet......»»
Tiny and mysterious: Research sheds light on sub-Saharan Africa"s seahorses, pipefish and pipehorses
Seahorses are considered fabled creatures by many; something that only exists in old mythical tales of the ocean. But these curious animals really exist—and they're not the only members of the Syngnathidae family of fishes. Other syngnathids are pi.....»»
Research characterizes the footprint of neutrinos
The neutrino, one of nature's most elusive and least understood subatomic particles, rarely interacts with matter. That makes precision studies of the neutrino and its antimatter partner, the antineutrino, a challenge. The strongest emitters of neutr.....»»
Black holes could come in "perfect pairs" in an ever expanding universe
Researchers from the University of Southampton, together with colleagues from the universities of Cambridge and Barcelona, have shown it's theoretically possible for black holes to exist in perfectly balanced pairs—held in equilibrium by a cosmolog.....»»
Orchid without pollinating bumblebee on island finds wasp, blurring orchid species boundary
Because the bumblebee that an orchid relies on for pollination does not exist on a remote island, the plant gets pollinated by an island wasp. Kobe University researchers found that this came at the cost of being hybridized with another orchid specie.....»»
Beyond the periodic table: Superheavy elements and ultradense asteroids
Some asteroids have measured densities higher than those of any elements known to exist on Earth. This suggests that they are at least partly composed of unknown types of "ultradense" matter that cannot be studied by conventional physics......»»
Long gone, DEC is still powering the world of computing
One of the early pioneers in computing, the company disappeared in the late 1990s. Enlarge / A DEC VAX 8350 with cover removed. (credit: Adamantios) Even though very few of the early players in technology still exist, we.....»»
Diagnosing anthropogenic carbon emissions: A "carbon dioxide checkup" of Earth"s health
Since 2020, many countries have pledged their plans for "carbon peak and carbon neutrality". Managing anthropogenic emissions, especially from major industries, is crucial for addressing global warming and promoting sustainable growth. However, exist.....»»
Apple selling USB-A to USB-C cable for the first time following iPhone 15 launch
iPhone 15 may be the first to charge over USB-C, but it’s hardly the first Apple product to use the port. From MacBooks and iPads to the Apple TV remote, USB-C ports exist on many devices. Still, it’s only now that the iPhone 15 has launched that.....»»
Q&A: Searching for life where it shouldn"t exist
A team of Penn State scientists is working to solve one of the world's greatest unsolved mysteries: how life originated on Earth—and how it might have evolved on other planets......»»
A turtle time capsule: DNA found in ancient shell
Currently, only seven species of sea turtles exist. Among them are two in the genus Lepidochelys: the olive ridley and the Kemp's ridley. Despite being among the most common sea turtles in much of the Caribbean Sea and elsewhere, little is known abou.....»»
Did life exist on Mars? Other planets? With AI"s help, we may know soon
Scientists have discovered a simple and reliable test for signs of past or present life on other planets—"the holy grail of astrobiology.".....»»
Grisham, Martin join authors suing OpenAI: “There is nothing fair about this” [Updated]
Authors claim ChatGPT wouldn’t exist without their books. Enlarge / George R.R. Martin at an HBO Max screening. (credit: Amy Sussman/GA / Contributor | The Hollywood Reporter) Yesterday, popular authors including John.....»»
Grisham, Martin join authors suing OpenAI: “There is nothing fair about this”
Authors claim ChatGPT wouldn’t exist without their books. Enlarge / George R.R. Martin at an HBO Max screening. (credit: Amy Sussman/GA / Contributor | The Hollywood Reporter) Yesterday, popular authors including John.....»»
Molecular properties are only weakly correlated, study finds
The number of molecules thought to exist is unfathomably large—somewhere between 1050 and 1060 (for comparison, there are only 1022 to 1024 stars in the observable universe). The chemical and pharmaceutical sciences have sought a comprehensive unde.....»»
A New Map of the Universe, Painted With Cosmic Neutrinos
Physicists finally know where at least some of these high-energy particles come from, which helps make the neutrinos useful for exploring fundamental physics......»»
New insights into neutrino interactions
Research at Hokkaido University has revealed that elusive particles called neutrinos can interact with photons, the fundamental particles of light and other electromagnetic radiation, in ways not previously detected. The findings from Kenzo Ishikawa,.....»»
Echoes of extinctions: Novel method sheds light on future challenges for mammals
Large-bodied mammals play crucial roles in ecosystems. They create habitats, serve as prey, help plants thrive, and even influence how wildfires burn. But now, fewer than half of the large mammal species that were alive 50,000 years ago exist today,.....»»
Government denies U-turn on encrypted messaging row
The government states that the tech tools for accessing private messages don't yet exist......»»
Invasive species are animals, too: Considering a humane approach
Invasive alien species are animals that may pose a threat to biodiversity, but it's time to deal with that threat in a more ethical way. "We need to take a humane, long-term view and learn to co-exist, as some species considered invasive are here to.....»»