Muhammad Tuhin

Elevated Particle Formation in Urban Environments: Implications for Climate and Cloud Formation

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Particles in the atmosphere play an indispensable role in climate regulation by influencing key processes such as cloud formation and the planet’s radiation balance. In urban environments, research has predominantly concentrated on primary particles—those directly emitted from sources like vehicle exhaust, industrial activities, and construction. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that the formation … Read more

Study Identifies Cold War-Era Plutonium in Saharan Dust Storm That Reached Europe

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In a groundbreaking study published in Science Advances, an international team of climate scientists has investigated the radioactive content of Saharan dust that traveled across Europe in 2022. The findings revealed that while the dust contained traces of radioactivity, it did not originate from France’s nuclear tests in the 1960s, as some might have suspected. … Read more

Study Reveals Negative Impacts of Fertilizer on Pollinator and Plant Diversity in Grasslands

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A study released on January 20, 2025, by researchers from the University of Sussex and Rothamsted Research has shed light on the alarming effects of increased fertilizer use on agricultural grasslands, highlighting its destructive consequences on biodiversity. Published in the journal npj Biodiversity, the study explores the delicate balance between soil fertilization, pollinator health, and … Read more

New Dinosaur Genus and Species Identified in Mexico

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A groundbreaking discovery has been made by an international team of geologists, paleontologists, and climate scientists from Mexico, the U.S., and Spain. In their recent study published in the journal Cretaceous Research, they have identified a new genus and species of dinosaur within the Ornithomimidae family. This exciting discovery sheds light on a previously unknown … Read more

Study Reveals Climate Warming Drives Growth Decline and Masting Breakdown in European Beech

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A groundbreaking long-term study has shed new light on the devastating effects of climate change on one of Europe’s most vital tree species: the European beech (Fagus sylvatica). Conducted by an international research team led by the University of Liverpool, the study has uncovered disturbing trends in beech growth, pointing to a sharp 28% decline … Read more

Largest Single-Burial Bead Assemblage Ever Found Reveals Elite Status in Chalcolithic Spain

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A groundbreaking discovery in southwestern Spain has provided remarkable insights into the ancient practices of burial and the social structures of a prehistoric society. A collaborative team of archaeologists, historians, and prehistory specialists from across Spain has confirmed the existence of the largest single-burial assemblage of beads ever found, unearthed at the Tholos de Montelirio … Read more

6,000 Years of Sustainable Herding in Spain

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The Neolithic period marks a pivotal moment in the history of human civilization, with communities transitioning from hunter-gatherer lifestyles to more settled, agricultural societies. Among the many remarkable developments of this time, the management of cattle herds stands out, as it reveals the deep understanding these early communities had of their environment and resources. New … Read more

Metal Strength May Not Be as Critical as Thought in High Explosive Experiments

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For the first time, a team of researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has rigorously studied and quantified the effect of metal strength on accurately modeling coupled metal/high explosive (HE) experiments. This marks a significant advancement in understanding an elusive variable that has long posed challenges in the development of models used for national … Read more

The Mystery of Strontium Ruthenate Superconductivity

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Superconductivity, the remarkable ability of certain materials to conduct electricity without resistance, is one of the most exciting phenomena in physics. When a material becomes superconductive, it can carry electricity without any energy loss—an efficiency that makes superconductors indispensable for various high-tech applications, from magnetic levitation (maglev) trains to quantum computing. However, superconductivity typically requires … Read more

Quantum-Enhanced Time-Domain Spectroscopy Achieves Unprecedented Sensitivity

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An international team of engineers and physicists has made a groundbreaking advancement that could revolutionize the field of time-domain spectroscopy. By incorporating quantum light into the process, the team has significantly enhanced the technique’s sensitivity, potentially opening doors to new applications in security, medical diagnostics, and beyond. The development focuses on improving the way infrared … Read more

Measuring Neutron Isotropy in Zap Energy’s FuZE Device Confirms Stable, Thermal Fusion

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In the field of fusion energy, one critical aspect that influences the viability and efficiency of fusion reactions is neutron isotropy. This term refers to the uniformity of neutron energy emitted in all directions during the fusion process. In a perfectly isotropic fusion plasma, the neutrons have uniform energy across all angles, suggesting that the … Read more

Hubble Observes Type Ia Supernova SN 2022aajn to Refine Cosmic Distance Measurements

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The Hubble Space Telescope, one of NASA and ESA’s most successful space observatories, recently captured a fascinating image of a distant galaxy, home to a supernova named SN 2022aajn. This galaxy is located about 600 million light-years away in the Gemini constellation. The image, taken roughly two months after the discovery of the supernova in … Read more

Mining the Moon: Lessons from the Ocean Floor

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The global conversation surrounding resource extraction from both Earth’s oceans and outer space is intensifying, with profound implications for the sustainability of both Earth-bound and space-based activities. The debate over mining the seabed for essential materials used in the production of electric vehicles (EVs) and other technology is becoming increasingly contentious. But as we explore … Read more

Did We Find Aliens? (Probably Not)

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The quest for extraterrestrial life has fascinated scientists, philosophers, and enthusiasts for centuries. In the modern era, this curiosity has evolved into the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), a scientific endeavor that seeks to detect signs of technologically advanced civilizations beyond Earth. Over the past six decades, SETI researchers have focused primarily on searching for … Read more

High-Resolution Spectroscopy of HD 206893 B: Insights into its Mass, Radius, and Atmospheric Composition

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Astronomers have made a significant breakthrough in the study of brown dwarfs with their recent high-resolution spectroscopic observations of a brown dwarf known as HD 206893 B, conducted using the Keck Planet Imager and Characterizer (KPIC). The results, presented on January 23 on the arXiv pre-print server, provide valuable insights into the characteristics of this … Read more

Can Aliens Detect Us?

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A research team led by Dr. Sofia Sheikh of the SETI Institute, in collaboration with the Characterizing Atmospheric Technosignatures project and the Penn State Extraterrestrial Intelligence Center, embarked on a groundbreaking study to answer a fundamental question in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence: If an alien civilization existed with technology akin to our own, could … Read more

Apes Can Now “Tell” Us What They Know

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In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have demonstrated for the first time that apes can communicate unknown information to humans in the name of teamwork. The experiment, conducted by Chris Krupenye, assistant professor of psychological and brain sciences, and Ph.D. student Luke Townrow, involved bonobos—a close relative of chimpanzees—and has provided the … Read more

New Model Predicts Success of Cancer Immunotherapy

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Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Bloomberg-Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy have made a groundbreaking advancement in cancer immunotherapy. They have developed a computer model designed to help scientists identify the tumor-fighting immune cells in patients with lung cancer who are treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors. The innovative model, known as … Read more

New Study Warns of Increased Heart Risks for Mothers of Twins

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A new study published in the European Heart Journal has revealed that the risk of being admitted to the hospital with cardiovascular disease (CVD) is significantly higher in the year following childbirth for mothers of twins compared to those who have singletons. The findings suggest that twin pregnancies, especially those complicated by high blood pressure … Read more