phys.orgadded August 2026
Phys.orgby RIKEN27 Aug 2026
The wisdom of the egg cell: Oocyte epigenetic mark may help prevent excessive placental growth after fertilization The genome—which contains genes encoded in DNA—acts as the fundamental blueprint...
Phys.orgby Leon Barkho27 Aug 2026
Metaphors reveal how a neurosurgeon narrated death while facing terminal cancer A new study examining death-related conceptual metaphors employed by neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi in his memoir, "When...
Phys.orgby Katie Neith27 Aug 2026
Using AI to thwart election misinformation Election rumors, such as unverified accounts of voter fraud, have run rampant in the U.S. in recent years.
Phys.orgby Osaka Metropolitan University27 Aug 2026
Parasitic plants act like genetic engineers by stealing and remodeling useful genes Many plant species parasitize other plants by latching on and taking the nutrients their hosts need to survive.
Phys.orgby Rory Harris27 Aug 2026
ATLAS and CMS narrow in on twin Higgs production Finding one Higgs boson was hard enough, but physicists at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) are hunting for something even more elusive: pairs of...
Phys.orgby KTH Royal Institute27 Aug 2026
'Like uprooting tree stumps'—pulling nanoscale anchors creates tiny pores that could speed biosensor manufacturing A new manufacturing method could help move the production of nanoscale sensors...
Phys.orgby Paul Arnold27 Aug 2026
Surprising ingredients suggest ancient Egyptian paint was far more complex than previously assumed Paul Arnold Author Ancient Egypt has left us a wealth of artistic treasures, including wall...
Phys.orgby University27 Aug 2026
Tiny transmitters could unlock monarch migration mysteries in Florida Every spring, many monarch butterflies drift back into Florida on orange-and-black wings that have captivated scientists for...
Phys.orgby Adam Voiland27 Aug 2026
Emperor penguin colonies reveal decades-long resilience and flexible breeding sites With their charming waddles, heat-conserving huddles and tuxedo-like plumage, emperor penguins are among the...
Phys.orgby Harvard John A Paulson School; Applied Sciences27 Aug 2026
The physics of kiiking, Estonia's extreme sport of swinging When an athlete swings upside down atop a 7-meter (23-foot) pendulum, it may seem like a feat of strength, courage or technique.
Phys.orgby Ali Sundermier27 Aug 2026
Deep underground, SuperCDMS begins hunting light dark matter with 24 cryogenic crystals In the hunt for one of nature's most elusive substances—dark matter, which makes up 85% of all matter in the...
Phys.orgby Benjamin A Senn27 Aug 2026
First observation of optical Magnus effect could sharpen quantum computer control Table tennis professionals are true masters at redirecting fast-moving projectiles.
Phys.orgby King's College London27 Aug 2026
Pilot study finds lockable pouches help reduce smartphone use in schools Smartphone use during the school day dropped significantly across eight Northern Ireland secondary schools.
Phys.orgby Matyáš Moravec27 Aug 2026
How a 'psychic' horse named Clever Hans changed the way we do science Do you sometimes wish that you had telepathic or other supernormal powers?
Phys.orgby Marguerite Huber27 Aug 2026
When the dust settles: Field experiments measure how everyday activity resuspends hazardous particles Being prepared for an emergency is key to keeping people safe.
Phys.orgby Paul Arnold27 Aug 2026
Ancient DNA reveals cacao was consumed in present-day Georgia 1,000 years ago Paul Arnold Author One of the world's favorite sweet treats, chocolate, may have been enjoyed in eastern North America...
Phys.orgby Bruce Dorminey27 Aug 2026
NASA's Webb telescope rules out two new Dyson sphere candidates The latest Swedish-led search for technosignatures in the form of Dyson spheres has again come up empty-handed.
Phys.orgby Karen Guzman27 Aug 2026
Degraded DNA reveals two extinct Galapagos giant tortoise lineages Using a new combination of computational tools to analyze ancient DNA, Yale researchers have discovered two ancient, extinct giant...
Phys.orgby Robert C Jones27 Aug 2026
AI can complement traditional weather models by offering guidance on tropical cyclones several days before they form A new study examining tropical cyclone forecasts in the Atlantic Ocean suggests...
Phys.orgby Benjamin Kessler27 Aug 2026
Planting fake customer reviews hurts businesses big time, study finds The capital of any business comes in (at least) two categories.
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