Observing the birth of a quasiparticle
Over the past decades, physicists worldwide have been trying to gain a better understanding of non-equilibrium dynamics in quantum many-body systems. Some studies investigated what are known as quasiparticles, disturbances or entities in physical sys.....»»
A new guide to extremely powerful light pulses
The first demonstration of the laser in 1960 was rapidly followed by the birth of a new research field: nonlinear optics. The unique coherence properties of stimulated emission, the fundamental physical process of laser radiation, has enabled intensi.....»»
Birth of endangered Hawaiian monk seal caught on camera
Images of a Hawaiian monk seal being born on an Oahu beach have been captured on camera......»»
The birth, life, death, and possible resurrection of the Thunderbolt eGPU in macOS
While Apple embraced Thunderbolt 3 eGPU technology for years, it doesn't have the same love for the upgrade option for its Macs since the launch of Apple Silicon. Here's how Apple's relationship with eGPUs started, matured, died — and could come ba.....»»
"How Cryptocurrency Gave Birth to the Ransomware Epidemic"
"Cryptocurrency has changed the game of cybercrime," argues Vice's Christian Devolu, in a new episode of their video series CRYPTOLAND. "Hackers and cybergangs have been locking down the data of large corporations, police departments, and even hospit.....»»
Permanent birth control methods for women have up to six percent failure rates
Hysteroscopic sterilization, a nonincisional procedure, was found to be as effective as minimally invasive laparoscopic sterilization in preventing pregnancy, but both methods had higher than expected failure rates, according to a new study......»»
Researchers map lung development after birth into late childhood
How do the lungs develop after taking their first breaths outside the womb? What cellular events and changes early in life give rise to lung malfunction and disease? To help answer these questions, scientists have constructed the first single-cell at.....»»
The role of genes in prenatal responses to air pollution
Exposure to pollution during pregnancy can have many adverse effects in infants and children that can even extend into adulthood. For example, air pollution exposure is associated with increased risk of low birth weight, preterm birth and risk for de.....»»
Researchers map lung development after birth into late childhood for the first time
How do the lungs develop after taking their first breaths outside the womb? What cellular events and changes early in life give rise to lung malfunction and disease? To help answer these questions, scientists have constructed the first single-cell at.....»»
Rare birth of Sumatran rhino brings hope for endangered species
A Sumatran rhino has successfully given birth in an Indonesian sanctuary, environment officials said, in a boost for conservation efforts targeting the critically endangered animal......»»
Roundworms" egg cells have a backup plan to protect against division errors
For reproduction to be successful, an egg cell must divide perfectly. Egg cell divisions are so error-prone, however, that they are the leading cause of miscarriages and birth defects in humans......»»
The face of a medieval wanderer: Isotopic investigation of remains in Scotland
Isotope analysis of the "bodies in the bog" found at Cramond reveals several crossed a politically divided Scotland, meeting their end hundreds of miles from their place of birth......»»
Astronomers simulate the early universe and the birth of the first galaxies
An international collaboration of astronomers has created the most detailed simulation yet of the early stages of the universe......»»
Scientists Watch a Memory Form in a Living Brain
While observing fearful memories take shape in the brains of fish, neuroscientists saw an unexpected level of synaptic rewiring......»»
Powerful X-rays reveal the birth of giant rare earth element deposits and may give clues for sustainable mining
More than 10 years ago, the so-called "rare earth crisis" highlighted the fragility of the supply chain of these metals, which are crucial for the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. Most of the world's supply of these minerals comes from a handf.....»»
The War in Ukraine Is a Reproductive Health Crisis for Millions
Russia's invasion is making it harder to deliver babies and provide birth control, abortion services, and other essential care......»»
4 Years On, a New Experiment Sees No Sign of ‘Cosmic Dawn’
Astronomers tried to confirm a signal from the birth of the first stars after the Big Bang. They saw nothing......»»
New iPhone SE gnaws away at Android market share
Following the launch of new 5G iPhone SE model, the market is observing whether Apple will dominate the midrange phone segment as it did previously......»»
Four endangered American crocodiles are born in Peru
A Lima zoo announced Thursday the birth in captivity of four American crocodiles, an endangered species, after a successful artificial incubation......»»
The start of the birth of planets in a binary star system observed
Astronomers have observed primordial material that may be giving birth to three planetary systems around a binary star in unprecedented detail......»»
Potential of leaking modes to reveal underground structure
Uncovering the geologic structure beneath Earth's surface is important for a variety of reasons, including identifying natural resources and studying earthquake hazards. Scientists image Earth's subsurface by observing seismic waves that travel throu.....»»