A new design for a plasma engine fuels on only thin air
Phys.orgby Andy Tomaswick26d ago
A new design for a plasma engine fuels on only thin air Choosing an orbit for a satellite always comes with trade-offs.
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top 84%Researchers invent novel eDNA membrane to advance understanding of inshore fish diversity
Phys.orgby City University26d ago
Researchers invent novel eDNA membrane to advance understanding of inshore fish diversity Monitoring marine life helps scientists track ecosystem health, improve conservation and manage fisheries.
Tough vehicle and construction plastics dissolve into reusable material with low-waste method
Phys.orgby University26d ago
Tough vehicle and construction plastics dissolve into reusable material with low-waste method A new recycling technique could help tackle a major challenge: breaking down some of the toughest...
New light-emitting nanoparticles can detect subtle chemical differences
Phys.orgby Tyler Irving26d ago
New light-emitting nanoparticles can detect subtle chemical differences A team of researchers from University of Toronto Engineering has created a new type of dye-sensitized nanoparticle that can...
Room-temperature skyrmion-based synapses could pave the way for energy-efficient AI
Phys.orgby University26d ago
Room-temperature skyrmion-based synapses could pave the way for energy-efficient AI Artificial intelligence is transforming how information is generated, processed and stored, but its rapid...
Fictional framing blends reality with fantasy to help investors see possibilities—and buy into them
Phys.orgby Sally Parker26d ago
Fictional framing blends reality with fantasy to help investors see possibilities—and buy into them Picture yourself in a manufactured colony that orbits between Earth and the moon.
Parakeets, male or female, love a good fight
Phys.orgby Michael Miller26d ago
Parakeets, male or female, love a good fight In a study of monk parakeets, researchers at the University of Cincinnati and Duke University found that sex has little to no impact on who initiates...
Q&A: Is decentralized finance truly independent from traditional markets?
Phys.orgby Zachary Livingston26d ago
Q&A: Is decentralized finance truly independent from traditional markets? With the rise in popularity of the digital assets known as cryptocurrencies over the last decade, the idea of a...
Anger, hope and compassion do little to spur more climate donations
Phys.orgby William Lee-Wright26d ago
Anger, hope and compassion do little to spur more climate donations Emotional mechanisms are frequently used to inspire good environmental behavior.
Singles in America survey reveals how relationships, marriage, money and family are changing
Phys.orgby The Kinsey Institute26d ago
Singles in America survey reveals how relationships, marriage, money and family are changing The Kinsey Institute released new data from its annual Singles in America survey, the nation's most...
Hidden receptor interactions may explain past failures of brain disorder drugs
Phys.orgby Weill Cornell Medical College26d ago
Hidden receptor interactions may explain past failures of brain disorder drugs Metabotropic glutamate receptors, which are important but difficult drug targets, interact in surprisingly varied ways...
Scientists discover dispersal mechanism and new gene family in harmful E. coli strains
Phys.orgby Tokyo Metropolitan University26d ago
Scientists discover dispersal mechanism and new gene family in harmful E. coli strains Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have identified how certain dangerous bacteria spread.
From atomic vibrations to laboratory mechanics: Bridging 20 orders of magnitude in time
Phys.orgby Alessio Zaccone26d ago
From atomic vibrations to laboratory mechanics: Bridging 20 orders of magnitude in time How can we predict the way a real material, such as a polymer, responds mechanically over timescales ranging...
Structural study explains how cells stabilize protective membrane pockets
Phys.orgby Max Delbrück Center26d ago
Structural study explains how cells stabilize protective membrane pockets Our cells' membranes have many functions.
Light and nanomaterials could offer new method for detecting metal contamination in water
Phys.orgby Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja26d ago
Light and nanomaterials could offer new method for detecting metal contamination in water Access to clean water depends not only on preventing pollution but also on being able to detect...
AI models enable cross-species mapping of cell biology
Phys.orgby Helen Fields26d ago
AI models enable cross-species mapping of cell biology Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed two new artificial intelligence models of the biological cell.
Every animal, even the smallest rodent, deserves safe anesthesia, say researchers
Phys.orgby University26d ago
Every animal, even the smallest rodent, deserves safe anesthesia, say researchers Laboratory animals are anesthetized to avoid pain during invasive procedures.
Three DNA loops prove essential for efficient wing tissue regeneration in fruit flies
Phys.orgby University26d ago
Three DNA loops prove essential for efficient wing tissue regeneration in fruit flies After an injury, DNA not only changes its activity but also the way it is organized spatially within the cell...
Magma repeatedly breaks and heals during eruptions, microscopic evidence suggests
Phys.orgby Alyssa V Pietraszek26d ago
Magma repeatedly breaks and heals during eruptions, microscopic evidence suggests Explosive volcanic eruptions can be as destructive as they are difficult to predict, launching pyroclasts—the...
Forest fire smoke reduces bird diversity, study suggests
Phys.orgby Vanessa Bleich26d ago
Forest fire smoke reduces bird diversity, study suggests When forests burn, the direct consequences are obvious: houses go up in flames and habitats are destroyed.