Challenging perspectives on magma chambers with new findings
Magma chambers are large bodies of molten rock located several kilometers below Earth's surface. They are difficult to study in real-time because of their vast distances from the surface of Earth. Geologists examine the igneous rocks that form when t.....»»
Scientists successfully simulate protein complex that initiates fertilization
Researchers at ETH Zurich recently developed highly realistic simulations of the proteins on sperm and egg cells coupling together before they fuse. These findings enabled the research team to solve several mysteries of fertilization at once, which c.....»»
Piper Sandler sees tough March ahead for Apple, remains neutral
Despite an earnings beat for Q1 2024, Piper Sandler believes the iPhone will see continued headwinds leading to a challenging March quarter.iPhone 15 ProApple beat Wall Street's expectations with $119.58 billion in revenue for Q1 2024. Even iPhone re.....»»
New literature review on "crisis of confidence" due to lack of reproducibility in academic research
In light of recent cases of plagiarism and academic fraud at institutions across the country, a Virginia Commonwealth University professor's new study provides a timely review of the current state of research findings in academia, especially fields r.....»»
Researchers uncover source rocks of the first real continents
Geoscientists have uncovered a missing link in the enigmatic story of how the continents developed—a revised origin story that doesn't require the start of plate tectonics or any external factor to explain their formation. Instead, the findings pub.....»»
Axiom-3 astronaut offers fresh perspectives from inside the ISS
A private astronaut visiting the ISS as part of the Axiom-3 mission has been sharing some eye-catching images captured inside the orbital outpost......»»
Decay of sunspot pair elucidates properties of nearby moving magnetic features
Scientists studying sunspots have found important clues about magnetic features in their decay that will help understand the evolution and real origin of these mysterious magnetic phenomena. The findings are published in The Astrophysical Journal......»»
Canon plans to disrupt chipmaking with low-cost “stamp” machine
Company is challenging industry leader ASML with its nanoprint lithography tech. Enlarge / Canon’s FPA-1200NZ2C nanoimprint lithography machine. The company has been developing technology to stamp chip designs onto silicon wafe.....»»
New data, same appearance for M87*
Nearly five years ago, a globe-spanning team of astronomers gave the world its first-ever glimpse of a black hole. Now the team has validated both their original findings and our understanding of black holes with a new image of the supermassive black.....»»
Stars travel more slowly at Milky Way"s edge: Galaxy"s core may contain less dark matter than previously estimated
By clocking the speed of stars throughout the Milky Way galaxy, MIT physicists have found that stars further out in the galactic disk are traveling more slowly than expected compared to stars that are closer to the galaxy's center. The findings raise.....»»
Scientists develop ultrafast hydrogen leak detection
As the spread of eco-friendly hydrogen cars increases, the importance of hydrogen sensors is also on the rise. In particular, achieving technology to detect hydrogen leaks within one second remains a challenging task. Accordingly, the development of.....»»
Discovery of high order skyrmions and antiskyrmions
Researchers at the University of Augsburg and the University of Vienna have discovered co-existing magnetic skyrmions and antiskyrmions of arbitrary topological charge at room temperature in magnetic Co/Ni multilayer thin films. Their findings have b.....»»
Sika deer overpopulation endangers beech forests in Southern Kyushu, Japan
Kyushu University researchers have found that Japanese beech (Fagus crenata) in the forests of southern Kyushu have seen reduced growth, due to soil erosion caused by the overpopulation of sika deer (Cervus nippon). Their findings, which were publish.....»»
Rare decay of the Higgs boson may point to physics beyond the Standard Model
Particle physicists have detected a novel decay of the Higgs boson for the first time, revealing a slight discrepancy in the predictions of the Standard Model and perhaps pointing to new physics beyond it. The findings are published in the journal Ph.....»»
Global warming found to have a bigger effect on compact, fast-moving typhoons
A research group from Nagoya University in Japan has found that larger, slower-moving typhoons are more likely to be resilient against global warming. However, compact, faster-moving storms are more likely to be sensitive. These findings suggest an i.....»»
Live animal transport regulations not "fit for purpose," large international study finds
A "fitness check" of regulations in five countries, meant to protect animals during transportation, has deemed that they all fall short of fully protecting animals during transport. Findings from this interdisciplinary work involving animal welfare s.....»»
When conditions cool down, a bacterial prey species becomes the predator
In a new study, two species of bacteria grown in a lab reversed their predator-prey relationship after one species was grown at a lower temperature. Marie Vasse of MIVEGEC, France, and colleagues have published these findings in PLOS Biology......»»
Ecosystem from 3.4 billion years ago: New pieces discovered in the cradle of life puzzle
A new study has unraveled key findings about the earliest life forms on Earth. In rock samples from Barberton, Republic of South Africa, researchers were able to find evidence of an unprecedented diverse biological carbon cycle established at 3.42 bi.....»»
This is the oldest black hole ever seen
There's an incredibly ancient black hole out there that's challenging astronomers to explain how it could exist only 400 million years after the Big Bang. It's at the heart of a galaxy called GN-z11. Astronomers using JWST saw evidence of it gobbling.....»»
Enabling distributed quantum sensors for simultaneous measurements in distant places
A research team has succeeded in implementing a distributed quantum sensor that can measure multiple spatially distributed physical quantities with high precision beyond the standard quantum limit with few resources. Their findings are published in t.....»»
Mars Express finds evidence of large water deposit at the Medusae Fossae Formation
Windswept piles of dust, or layers of ice? ESA's Mars Express has revisited one of Mars's most mysterious features to clarify its composition. Its findings suggest layers of water ice stretching several kilometers below ground—the most water ever f.....»»