Evidence that atomically thin hafnium telluride is an excitonic insulator
The condensation of excitons with non-zero momentum can give rise to so-called charge density waves (CDW). This phenomenon can prompt the transition of materials into a fascinating new quantum phase, known as an excitonic insulator......»»
Archaeologists report earliest evidence for plant farming in east Africa
A trove of ancient plant remains excavated in Kenya helps explain the history of plant farming in equatorial eastern Africa, a region long thought to be important for early farming but where scant evidence from actual physical crops has been previous.....»»
Extreme Wildfires Have Doubled in Frequency and Intensity in the Past 20 Years
These findings align with other evidence that wildfires are getting worse—such as the total area burned each year ratcheting up......»»
AI analysis of zircons found in Australia suggest earlier start for plate tectonics
An international team of geophysicists has found evidence that the Earth experienced plate tectonics earlier than previously thought. In their study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the group analyzed zircons from Ja.....»»
Life underground suited newly discovered dinosaur, study finds
The age of dinosaurs wasn't conducted solely above ground. A newly discovered ancestor of Thescelosaurus shows evidence that these animals spent at least part of their time in underground burrows. The new species contributes to a fuller understanding.....»»
Evidence of water vapor detected in the atmosphere of Smertrios
Using the CARMENES spectrograph, astronomers have found evidence of water vapor in the atmosphere of a hot Saturn exoplanet designated HD 149026 b, dubbed Smertrios. The finding, reported in a research paper published on the preprint server arXiv, co.....»»
Archaeological evidence shows centuries of intensive economic growth in Britain under Roman rule
A team of anthropologists and behavioral specialists from several institutions in the U.S., working with a colleague from the U.K., has found that following the conquest of Great Britain in AD 43 by the Romans, the region experienced intensive econom.....»»
Evidence shows ancient Saudi Arabia had complex and thriving communities, not struggling people in a barren land
To date, little has been known about people living in north-western Saudi Arabia during the Neolithic—the period traditionally defined by the shift to humans controlling food production and settling into communities with agriculture and domesticate.....»»
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 review: insanely thin, insanely gorgeous
The LG Gram 16 2-in-1 is incredibly thin and light even with a spectacular OLED display. It's not as fast as other large laptops, but it's still a joy to use......»»
Sparrows as sentinels: Health study illustrates the interconnectedness of humans and wildlife
Why should a medical student develop an interest in conservation? According to a growing body of evidence, including a recent study co-authored by William & Mary biologist John Swaddle, the seemingly separate fields of health sciences and conservatio.....»»
Report: Samsung"s Galaxy S25 series might ditch the Plus model
Online evidence confirms the Galaxy S25 and the S25 Ultra, but the Plus model is strangely missing for some reason......»»
Indian sends labor officials to grill Foxconn over hiring practices
Following accusations that iPhone manufacturer Foxconn discriminates against hiring married women, the Indian government has questioned executives and is studying documentary evidence.Mumbai, IndiaIn late June 2024, iPhone assembler Foxconn was accus.....»»
Sexist Myths Are a Danger to Health
To improve outcomes for female patients, all evidence needs to be considered—while outdated myths about the significance of sex differences need to be retired......»»
Tsunami sands help scientists assess Cascadia earthquake models
To better understand the scale of past earthquakes and tsunamis, scientists often use earthquake modeling or turn to evidence the tsunamis leave behind, such as sand deposits......»»
Study shows cuckoos evolve to look like their hosts—and form new species in the process
The theory of coevolution says that when closely interacting species drive evolutionary changes in each other this can lead to speciation—the evolution of new species. But until now, real-world evidence for this has been scarce......»»
Research team shows theoretical quantum speedup with the quantum approximate optimization algorithm
In a new paper in Science Advances, researchers at JPMorgan Chase, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and Quantinuum have demonstrated clear evidence of a quantum algorithmic speedup for the quantum approximate optimiza.....»»
Job listing suggests Apple is moving forward with plans for Apple TV on Android
After years of rumors, Apple TV+ could finally launch on Android platforms, but a job listing is the only evidence of progress.Apple TV could be coming to Android smartphonesThe Apple TV app is necessary to watch Apple TV+ and purchased iTunes conten.....»»
This MSI ‘starter’ gaming laptop is discounted to $550 at Best Buy
If you want a very basic gaming laptop to dip your toe into gaming, this MSI Thin is a good starting point with this deal that brings it down to $550.....»»
Florida fossil porcupine solves a prickly dilemma 10 million years in the making
There's a longstanding debate simmering among biologists who study porcupines. There are 16 porcupine species in Central and South America, but only one in the United States and Canada. DNA evidence suggests North America's sole porcupine belongs to.....»»
Discovery of ancient rock impression suggests ability to form cornified skin goes back to early evolution of tetrapods
A team of geologists, paleontologists and archaeologists affiliated with several institutions in Poland, Czechia and Germany has found evidence suggesting that the ability to form cornified skin appendages is not unique to terrestrial vertebrates, bu.....»»
New fossils provide evidence for an "Age of Monotremes"
Published today in the Alcheringa: An Australasian Journal of Palaeontology, evidence of an "Age of Monotremes" has been unearthed by a team of Australian scientists at the Australian Museum (AM), Museums Victoria and Australian Opal Centre......»»