Dead stars sometimes shine again — and gravity itself may be responsible
Do dead stars glow? A strange gravitational phenomenon could be generating enormous amounts of light around neutron stars, new research suggests.
New Study Uncovers Key Error in Climate Models: Earth’s Albedo Overestimated
Their revision incorporates the impact of previously neglected physical properties in ice. As global temperatures rise due to human-induced climate change, precise computerized climate models...
How Silicon Ring Resonators Are Rewriting the Rules of Quantum Computing
A breakthrough in integrated photonics has allowed researchers to harness light manipulation on silicon chips, paving the way for improved quantum computing and secure communications....
See stunning photos of the Atacama Desert — the driest on Earth — blooming in winter for 1st time in a decade
"This very arid soil houses a treasure," ecologist María Fernanda Pérez told Live Science after the Atacama Desert produced a rare winter bloom.
From Lead to Light, How Colliders Illuminate Big Bang Physics
Researchers use high-energy heavy-ion collisions to investigate quark-gluon plasma (QGP), studying its transient existence and the unique production of Bc mesons through charm and bottom...
Unlocking Evolution: Breakthroughs in Fruit Fly Genomic Sequencing
Researchers used a hybrid approach to sequence DNA from individual wild flies and museum specimens. New research has significantly advanced fruit fly genomics by sequencing...
Curiosity Cracked Open a Rock on Mars And Found a Huge Surprise
A new first on the red planet!
Scientists Found an Alarming Pattern in The Brains of Sleep-Deprived Kids
Both the amount and timing of sleep matter greatly.
Mathematicians team up with geophysicists to improve models that predict changes in sea ice
Dartmouth researchers are using computational mathematics and machine learning to develop models that better predict sea ice thickness in regions of the Arctic.
New research sheds light on river dynamics and cutoff regimes
How are rivers characterized? Traditional methods rely on plant forms and sedimentological techniques, focusing on deposits. Riccardo Maitan, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Padova, is developing a novel approach based on river hydrological behavior, emphasizing morphodynamics. His work
Sea ice's cooling power is waning faster than its area of extent, new study finds
As sea ice disappears and grows less reflective, the Arctic has lost around a quarter of its cooling power since 1980, and the world has lost up to 15%, according to new research led by University of Michigan scientists.
Statewide EV sales growth sees a drop. Tesla, once a California darling, hit hard
After years of rapid growth, electric vehicle sales in California went flat in the middle of last year and are now in decline.
Quantum Leap: How Flavor Transformation Could Revolutionize Neutrino Astrophysics
Researchers are developing a method to simplify the calculation of neutrinos’ quantum flavor changes in dense astrophysical settings like supernovae. By integrating quantum mechanics into...
