In the quest to answer the age-old question, “Are we alone in the universe?” scientists have made remarkable progress over the past few decades. Thanks to technological advances in observational…
Recoil, Radiation Pressure, and Other Nongravitational Forces Influencing Small Solar System Bodies
Since Isaac Newton first formalized the concept of gravity, its role as the dominant force governing the movements of celestial bodies has been firmly established. Gravity dictates the orbits of…
Black Hole Outbursts Drive Gas Cooling and Fuel Continued Growth in Galaxy Clusters
Astronomers have made a significant advance in understanding how the most massive black holes in the universe sustain themselves by “creating their own meals.” By studying seven galaxy clusters, they…
Low-Frequency Mechanical Modes Discovered in the Human Cochlea
In a groundbreaking study, physicists at Yale University have uncovered an intricate and previously unknown set of mechanical “modes” within the human cochlea, which help explain how our ears perform…
Spin-Squeezing Observed in Multi-Level Atomic Systems with Long-Range Interactions
Atoms and light interact in intricate and often unpredictable ways, affecting the physical world at both macroscopic and microscopic scales. These interactions lie at the heart of quantum mechanics and…
Spontaneous Formation of Skyrmions and Blue Phase III in Achiral Systems of Hard Banana-Shaped Particles
In an exciting development, a research team has uncovered that achiral hard banana-shaped particles can spontaneously form exotic structures, such as skyrmions and blue phase III. These discoveries provide fresh…
Spinel Advances the Field of Quantum Technology
The world of quantum technology, which seeks to harness the strange properties of quantum mechanics for applications in computing, communication, and sensing, has just gained an exciting new player in…
The Fascinating Science and Mysteries of the Full Moon
The full moon, an astronomical and mystical phenomenon, has captivated humanity for centuries. Its brilliant and commanding presence in the night sky offers both a scientific marvel and a source…
Can We Learn to Survive Like Our Ancestors?
Life on Earth is full of unexpected crises: natural disasters, political upheaval, economic collapse, and even pandemics. These events can leave us wondering how we can survive when the world…
7,000-Year-Old Femur Reveals the World’s Oldest Multi-Component Arrow Poison
In 1983, archaeologists excavating a cave in South Africa discovered an unusual femur bone. It belonged to an unspecified antelope and was found to be 7,000 years old. X-rays revealed…
Men’s Greater Reliance on Romantic Relationships for Well-being
Romantic relationships have long been portrayed as a central aspect of women’s emotional lives, a portrayal reinforced by cultural depictions that suggest women are more emotionally dependent on their partners…
Ice Age Hunters Targeted Female Mammoths
Dr. Alba Rey-Iglesia and her colleagues conducted a cutting-edge biomolecular analysis of mammoth bone remains from Kostenki 11-Ia, a key archaeological site in the Russian plains, providing invaluable insights into…
New Discovery Challenges Our Understanding of Fast Radio Bursts and Their Origins
Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are among the most intriguing and enigmatic phenomena in modern astrophysics. Since their discovery in 2007, they have posed a series of complex questions that continue…
The Discovery of Galaxies Beyond the Milky Way
A hundred years ago, astronomer Edwin Hubble dramatically expanded the size of the known universe. At a meeting of the American Astronomical Society in January 1925, a paper read by…
Helioseismic Measurements Confirm Experimental Findings on Solar Radiative Opacity
A breakthrough in solar physics has been achieved through a pioneering approach to measure the solar radiative opacity under extreme conditions, providing valuable insights into atomic physics and confirming recent…
Astronomers Uncover 19 New Quasars
In a recent groundbreaking study, Chinese astronomers have made significant discoveries in the realm of quasar research. By investigating a catalog of quasar candidates from the DESI Legacy Surveys (DESI-LS),…
Genetic Mutations Found to Drive Epigenetic Changes Associated with Aging
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have uncovered groundbreaking findings that challenge our understanding of what causes aging at the molecular level. Their study, published…
Single-Dose Wonder Drug Shows Promise for Breast Cancer
Despite significant therapeutic advances over the past decades, breast cancer continues to be one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in women worldwide. Traditional treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, and…
Sexual Satisfaction Grows More Important with Age in Marriage
A recent study published in Social Psychology challenges the prevailing assumption that sexual satisfaction’s influence on marital satisfaction decreases as couples age. In fact, this research reveals that as individuals…
Understanding Sexual Consent Among College Students
A recent study published in Sex Roles has brought attention to the complexities surrounding perceptions of sexual consent, particularly in the context of college life. Conducted by Laura A. Pazos…