Consumers demand transparency, but is it rewarded?
Phys.orgby Caroline Kieke27d ago
Consumers demand transparency, but is it rewarded? Transparent supply chains boost consumer trust—if the results are positive. But what if they aren't?
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top 49%JWST ruled out finding tiny moons around an exoplanet—that's great news
Phys.orgby Andy Tomaswick27d ago
JWST ruled out finding tiny moons around an exoplanet—that's great news The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has opened many wonders of the cosmos to scientists since it began science operations a...
Astronomers unmask a supernova impostor
Phys.orgby Evan Gough27d ago
Astronomers unmask a supernova impostor A distant star has captured astronomers' attention over the past decade, teasing them with indications that it will soon explode as a supernova.
AI helps microscopes find the most informative nanoscale features in a sample
Phys.orgby Scott Gibson27d ago
AI helps microscopes find the most informative nanoscale features in a sample Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed an artificial...
Masked tectonic structures suggest Mercury contracted 40% more than its visible scars alone indicate
Phys.orgby Hokkaido University27d ago
Masked tectonic structures suggest Mercury contracted 40% more than its visible scars alone indicate The surface of Mercury is filled with craters, ridges and steep cliffs.
AI automates 3D membrane mapping, matching manual results in a fraction of time
Phys.orgby Brigitte Schloter-Hai27d ago
AI automates 3D membrane mapping, matching manual results in a fraction of time Cell membranes and the proteins within them control many vital processes and play a key role in health and disease.
Luminescence dating pushes age of South Dakota's Mammoth Site back by more than 100,000 years
Phys.orgby Sandee Oster28d ago
Luminescence dating pushes age of South Dakota's Mammoth Site back by more than 100,000 years Sandee Oster Author Deep within an ancient sinkhole lie the remains of dozens of mammoths, prehistoric...
Gravitational-wave analysis narrows the search for black hole impostors
Phys.orgby Ingrid Fadelli28d ago
Gravitational-wave analysis narrows the search for black hole impostors Ingrid Fadelli Author Black holes are regions of spacetime where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can...
Fish may be highly sensitive to antidepressants found in water
Phys.orgby Tokyo University28d ago
Fish may be highly sensitive to antidepressants found in water Many of the drugs that target human brain chemistry, such as antidepressants, are still biologically active when they leave the body.
Cataract surgery will be needed in space, surgeon predicts
Phys.orgby European Society; Refractive Surgeons28d ago
Cataract surgery will be needed in space, surgeon predicts An eye surgeon with a passion for space since childhood predicts that as astronauts start to make journeys to the moon and Mars in the...
A 1,000-fold longer charge lifetime helps organic catalyst produce solar hydrogen faster
Phys.orgby Zhang Nannan28d ago
A 1,000-fold longer charge lifetime helps organic catalyst produce solar hydrogen faster Researchers from the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy...
NASA's next great observatory could spot oceans on distant worlds
Phys.orgby Andy Tomaswick28d ago
NASA's next great observatory could spot oceans on distant worlds We've found more than 5,500 exoplanets so far.
Researchers pinpoint key early-universe measurement with record precision
Phys.orgby University28d ago
Researchers pinpoint key early-universe measurement with record precision An international team, including researchers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, has reached a major milestone in...
Ancient armored fish evolved two distinct ways to crush prey 385 million years ago
Phys.orgby Flinders University28d ago
Ancient armored fish evolved two distinct ways to crush prey 385 million years ago Long before dinosaurs appeared on Earth, fierce predatory fish developed crushing jaws and sharp teeth to survive...
AI could make holiday planning easier for overwhelmed travelers
Phys.orgby University28d ago
AI could make holiday planning easier for overwhelmed travelers Generative AI could help overwhelmed travelers organize their thoughts, compare options and complete vacation plans they might...
Magnetic nanoparticles detect amoxicillin allergy with 98% sensitivity in early tests
Phys.orgby University28d ago
Magnetic nanoparticles detect amoxicillin allergy with 98% sensitivity in early tests A multidisciplinary scientific team at the University of Malaga has developed a new technology based on...
A brief history of the hangover and its remedies—from cabbages to cloves and the lungs of a goat
Phys.orgby Joan Fitzpatrick28d ago
A brief history of the hangover and its remedies—from cabbages to cloves and the lungs of a goat Anyone who has ever woken up with a hangover will recognize its physical and psychological effects...
Unified framework shows thermoelectric performance depends on more than the material itself
Phys.orgby Saitama University28d ago
Unified framework shows thermoelectric performance depends on more than the material itself Thermoelectric materials can directly convert heat into electricity, making them promising for recovering...
Silicon nanosphere coatings deliver glossy, nonfading color on 3D surfaces
Phys.orgby Kobe University28d ago
Silicon nanosphere coatings deliver glossy, nonfading color on 3D surfaces "Color coatings are expected to provide vivid color, brightness, gloss and long-term durability, yet no existing...
Unexpected Amazon hotspot: Central north faces fastest rise in extreme heat and water stress
Phys.orgby Lancaster University28d ago
Unexpected Amazon hotspot: Central north faces fastest rise in extreme heat and water stress The central north Amazon, with extensive areas of high forest cover, natural savannas and vast...