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......»»
Quantum matter breakthrough: Tuning density waves
Scientists at EPFL have found a new way to create a crystalline structure called a "density wave" in an atomic gas. The findings can help us better understand the behavior of quantum matter, one of the most complex problems in physics. The research w.....»»
Multifunctional interface enables manipulation of light waves in free space
Recent technological advances have given us a remarkable ability to manipulate and control light waves, opening up numerous applications in various fields, such as optical communication, sensing, imaging, energy, and quantum computing. At the heart o.....»»
Heat Waves Are Breaking Records. Here"s What You Need to Know
From North America to South Asia, summer heat waves are becoming longer, stronger and more frequent with climate change......»»
Is E.T. Eavesdropping on Our Phone Calls?
Cell phone towers leak radio waves into space, but they’ll be tough for aliens to detect.....»»
Estonian researchers investigate using local herbs to fight Lyme disease
Approximately one in three ticks in Estonia and up to one in four in Tallinn carry bacteria that cause borreliosis. Scientists of TalTech are investigating whether medicinal plants growing in Estonia could be used to fight Lyme disease and destroy th.....»»
Police: Former AutoNation staffer took more than $100K from customers, never delivered vehicles
AutoNation Honda Miami Lakes general manager Armando Ibanez said the Florida dealership has been investigating customer complaints related to former finance manager Carlos Ravelo as well, according to police......»»
7.7 magnitude earthquake in far Pacific creates small tsunami off Vanuatu
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake Friday in the far Pacific created small tsunami waves in Vanuatu......»»
James Webb investigates mystery of where Earth’s water comes from
The first water may have been brought to our planet by a comet. Now, James Webb is investigating comets to see if they could carry water vapor......»»
Researchers take an innovative approach to investigating inequity in parks
Urban green spaces provide innumerable benefits for surrounding communities. They are places to enjoy nature, exercise, and gather. Green spaces are also vital for combating urban heat island impacts, they help clean the air, and can be important for.....»»
Smart material prototype challenges Newton"s laws of motion
For more than 10 years, Guoliang Huang, the Huber and Helen Croft Chair in Engineering at the University of Missouri, has been investigating the unconventional properties of "metamaterials"—an artificial material that exhibits properties not common.....»»
Finance expert explains why people are turning to AI for investment advice
With ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence systems making waves, some people are turning to AI for financial planning, according to one West Virginia University researcher......»»
Curved spacetime in a quantum simulator
The theory of relativity works well when you want to explain cosmic-scale phenomena—such as the gravitational waves created when black holes collide. Quantum theory works well when describing particle-scale phenomena—such as the behavior of indiv.....»»
Radio signal reveals supernova origin
In the latest issue of the journal Nature, astronomers from Stockholm University reveal the origin of a thermonuclear supernova explosion. Strong emission lines of helium and the first detection of such a supernova in radio waves show that the explod.....»»
BlackGEM telescopes begin hunt for gravitational-wave sources at ESO"s La Silla Observatory
The BlackGEM array, consisting of three new telescopes located at ESO's La Silla Observatory, has begun operations. The telescopes will scan the southern sky to hunt down the cosmic events that produce gravitational waves, such as the mergers of neut.....»»
France doesn"t understand why different iPhone models have varying parts
France is investigating Apple over allegations that it deliberately limits the repair options for its smartphones, potentially rendering them obsolete.France investigates AppleWhen using Apple's self-service repair program, customers are required to.....»»
France investigates Apple over alleged planned obsolescence from repair parts
France is investigating Apple over allegations that it deliberately limits the repair options for its smartphones, potentially rendering them obsolete.France investigates AppleWhen using Apple's self-service repair program, customers are required to.....»»
Denmark"s mystery tremors caused by acoustic waves from unknown source, officials say
A series of minor tremors recorded on the Danish Baltic island of Bornholm Saturday has puzzled scientists, who now say they were caused by "acoustic pressure waves from an unknown source.".....»»
The Mystery of Fish Deaths in a Foul Chartreuse Sea
Researchers in Kotzebue, Alaska, are investigating why their town is increasingly playing host to harmful cyanobacteria......»»
1 million images get stitched together to form an atlas of star birth
Stars are born in dense clouds of dust and gas called, adorably enough, stellar nurseries. Now, researchers have created an atlas of five of these regions......»»
EU regulators still investigating Apple Pay antitrust concerns, now examining Bluetooth and QR code alternatives
Apple is facing increasing antitrust pushback in the European Union over its tap-to-pay Apple Pay platform. A new report from Bloomberg details that European Union antitrust investigators are ramping up their probe into Apple Pay after soliciting mo.....»»