New crocodile species discovered in rocks used to build the Great Sphinx
Phys.orgby Swedish Museum·2d ago
New crocodile species discovered in rocks used to build the Great Sphinx A new species of extinct crocodile from Egypt has been discovered, sharing more than just its home with the Great Sphinx.
From coral reef conservation to climate resilience: Turning Indonesia's marine wealth into global impact
Phys.orgby Hasanuddin University·2d ago
From coral reef conservation to climate resilience: Turning Indonesia's marine wealth into global impact For Dr. Jamaluddin Jompa, the ocean has never been simply a subject of scientific study.
Crystal alignment explains why magnesium alloy plates resist ballistic impacts better in one direction
Phys.orgby Pusan National University·2d ago
Crystal alignment explains why magnesium alloy plates resist ballistic impacts better in one direction Magnesium (Mg) alloys offer a pathway to lighter, more efficient aerospace and defense...
Simulated moon soil and recyclable thermoplastics could help build future space infrastructure
Phys.orgby Patrick Lejtenyi·2d ago
Simulated moon soil and recyclable thermoplastics could help build future space infrastructure Transporting material from Earth to the moon is an expensive proposition: By some estimates, moving a...
Chernobyl particles reveal unexpectedly stable nuclear fuel after 40 years
Phys.orgby Helmholtz Association·2d ago
Chernobyl particles reveal unexpectedly stable nuclear fuel after 40 years Four decades after the 1986 nuclear disaster, researchers at Leibniz University Hannover and the Helmholtz-Zentrum...
Clearer air does not always signal lower harmful potential from particle pollution
Phys.orgby National Taiwan University·2d ago
Clearer air does not always signal lower harmful potential from particle pollution Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is commonly associated with both health concerns and poor visibility.
Hydrothermal vents supply a geochemical precursor of ATP that could have powered early life
Phys.orgby Arne Claussen·2d ago
Hydrothermal vents supply a geochemical precursor of ATP that could have powered early life Where did the energy come from to power the chemical origin of life, and how did phosphate come to be the...
Young infants see saliva sharing as a sign of a close bond, experiments suggest
Phys.orgby Sonia Fernandez·2d ago
Young infants see saliva sharing as a sign of a close bond, experiments suggest Imagine you're an infant.
Tetrahedral iron can help clays exchange electrons about ten times faster
Phys.orgby Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne·2d ago
Tetrahedral iron can help clays exchange electrons about ten times faster Smectites are clay minerals that can contain large amounts of structural iron.
Newly available satellite data show just how flawed some river models can be
Phys.orgby Julia Westbrook·2d ago
Newly available satellite data show just how flawed some river models can be "Is there enough water? What's happening with climate change? How do I operate my hydro plant?
AI techniques behind image creation improve flash flood forecasts across U.S. river basins
Phys.orgby Ty Tkacik·2d ago
AI techniques behind image creation improve flash flood forecasts across U.S. river basins A flash flood can devastate a community for years in a matter of minutes.
X-ray technique reveals how quantum materials respond to laser pulses in real time
Phys.orgby Argonne National Laboratory·2d ago
X-ray technique reveals how quantum materials respond to laser pulses in real time Creating a quantum device often begins by intentionally damaging a crystal.
Highly sensitive biosensor enables rapid detection of cerebrospinal fluid leaks
Phys.orgby Sungkyunkwan University·2d ago
Highly sensitive biosensor enables rapid detection of cerebrospinal fluid leaks A research team has developed a highly sensitive electrochemical biosensor capable of rapidly and accurately...
Hydra loses its immortality after cold triggers switch to sexual reproduction
Phys.orgby University·2d ago
Hydra loses its immortality after cold triggers switch to sexual reproduction The freshwater polyp Hydra oligactis is essentially immortal and reproduces asexually by cloning itself.
Which eggplant farming practices pay off?
Phys.orgby Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne·2d ago
Which eggplant farming practices pay off? Fabrice Diangoné Bi Tra, a doctoral student in the 100 Ph.D.s for Africa program of the UM6P-EPFL Excellence in Africa initiative, has published a new...
Flexible protein gate controls access to mitochondrial folds, simulations suggest
Phys.orgby Max Delbrück Center·2d ago
Flexible protein gate controls access to mitochondrial folds, simulations suggest Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, mitochondria in our cells churn out energy from the food we eat, which...
Laughter, sighs and screams reveal unwritten social rules in everyday life
Phys.orgby Sanjukta Mondal·2d ago
Laughter, sighs and screams reveal unwritten social rules in everyday life Sanjukta Mondal Author Alongside words, humans have a treasure trove of nonverbal tools to help express themselves.
Shape-shifting sensory cells may help insects process visual information with less delay
Phys.orgby University·2d ago
Shape-shifting sensory cells may help insects process visual information with less delay Anyone who has ever tried and failed to swat a fly has experienced the speed of a tiny nervous system.
The ick: The psychology of why a romantic partner can suddenly repulse you
Phys.orgby Rachael Leggett·2d ago
The ick: The psychology of why a romantic partner can suddenly repulse you Ever felt a sudden wave of cringe toward someone you were into—all because they wore questionable shoes or chewed a bit...
Richer people have an edge when it comes to getting national park permits
Phys.orgby Yvaine Ye·2d ago
Richer people have an edge when it comes to getting national park permits Many outdoor enthusiasts have spent hours in front of a computer, racing to reserve a campsite, backpacking permit or...
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