Investigating dense plasmas with positron waves
Astrophysical and lab-created plasmas under the influence of magnetic fields are the source of intense study. New research seeks to understand the dynamics of position waves traveling through these clouds of highly ionized gas......»»
Investigating dark matter interactions using optical atomic clocks
Can dark matter interact with photons and influence atomic structure? A case for optical atomic clocks: Two different types of such clocks were compared at the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) within the scope of the Collaborative Research.....»»
New gravitational waves observation run to reveal more of the universe"s secrets
A new observation run to search for ripples in space-time generated by colliding black holes and other extreme cosmic events will take gravitational wave astronomy to the next level, scientists claim......»»
New device opens door to storing quantum information as sound waves
Quantum computing, just like traditional computing, needs a way to store the information it uses and processes. On the computer you're using right now, information, whether it be photos of your dog, a reminder about a friend's birthday, or the words.....»»
What Canadian wildfires signify for climate, public health
Smoke from hundreds of wildfires in eastern Canada shrouded the Northeast and Midwest in a dense ochre haze this month, and more smoke could return to both regions of the United States this week as the conflagrations continue......»»
Heat Waves Are Unleashing a Deadly but Overlooked Pollutant
Indian cities, afflicted by rising temperatures and poor air quality, are becoming hot spots of ozone pollution, which has proven a difficult problem to fix......»»
An "extreme" heat wave has hit the seas around the UK and Ireland. Here"s what"s going on
One of the most severe marine heat waves on the planet is taking place in the shallow seas around the U.K. and Ireland. That's according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which has labeled this a "Category 4" heat wa.....»»
Physicists Make Matter out of Light to Find Quantum Singularities
Experiments that imitate solid materials with light waves reveal the quantum basis of exotic physical effects.....»»
Apple World Trade Center anti-union practices ruled illegal by Labor Board
The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that Apple "coercively interrogated" staff at its World Trade Center store.Apple World Trade CenterFollowing a complaint in October 2022, the National Labor Relations Board has been investigating accusatio.....»»
Drones take to the waves: Saildrones are getting data where people can’t
They can monitor the Antarctic year round and sail straight into hurricanes. Enlarge / A Voyager-class saildrone. (credit: Saildrone) Science fiction often paints a terrifying picture of the future—think aliens decimat.....»»
Study explores climate change impacts on seagrass meadows
Hidden beneath the waves of coastal waters lies an important member of the marine food chain—seagrasses. These marine meadows are in many ways the unsung heroes of the ocean, benefiting humans and the planet by producing oxygen, removing carbon dio.....»»
Damping waves with 50,000 rubber grass blades
Dimitris Dermentzoglou, PhD student in Coastal Engineering, is investigating whether salt marshes can serve as a natural solution for coastal protection. It is why he mimics salt marsh vegetation at the TU Delft Waterlab. He hopes his research will y.....»»
CERN plans to collaborate with projects for future gravitational-wave observatories
Gravitational waves, like the discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012, have made their mark on a decade of extraordinary discoveries in physics. Unlike gravity, which is created when massive objects leave their mark in the fabric of spacetime, gravitati.....»»
Unlocking the potential of enantioselective catalysis: Advancements in pyrrolidinyl gold(I) complexes
Remarkable strides in the field of enantioselective catalysis have been made by investigating the unique properties of pyrrolidinyl gold(I) complexes......»»
Q&A: How social media can be better used by people with intellectual disabilities
A team at the TUM Think Tank is investigating how social media can be better used by people with intellectual disabilities—together with athletes from the Special Olympics World Games, which take place in Berlin from June 17 to 25. Among the projec.....»»
Opinion: The massive dam removal on the Klamath may save salmon but can"t solve the West"s water crisis
Sheldon SmilingCoyote locked his eyes on the push and pull of the waves in front of him, suddenly slashing the tip of his handheld hook through the water, pulling out a slimy prehistoric fish......»»
Researchers use ultrasound to control orientation of small particles
Acoustic waves may be able to control how particles sort themselves. While researchers have been able to separate particles based on their shape—for example, bacteria from other cells—for years, the ability to control their movement has remained.....»»
Scientists verify trap-release-amplify model by reproducing electromagnetic waves on Mars
Chinese scientists have reproduced the observed whistler mode chorus waves on Mars using data from the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission and compared them with phenomena on the Earth. They found that both Mars and Earth exhibit w.....»»
Newly planted vegetation accelerates dune erosion during extreme storms, research shows
Newly planted vegetation on coastal sand dunes can accelerate erosion from extreme waves, a study involving researchers from the Oregon State University College of Engineering suggests......»»
Sonodynamic immunotherapy proves effective in pancreatic cancer treatment
Ultrasound is a promising technique for treating cancer. Unlike laser light, used in photodynamic cancer therapy, ultrasound waves can reach deep into tissue—up to 12 cm—to treat deep tumors without damaging healthy cells. A team of researchers r.....»»
EU proposes breaking up Google over anti-competition concerns
In a preliminary report into Google's alleged anti-competitive practices, the European Union says it believes breaking up the company could be essential.The European Commission has been investigating Google's ad business, and specifically its market.....»»