Researchers discovered that when atoms interact and remain entangled with light, they emit stronger, more coordinated bursts of energy. This breakthrough could lead to faster, more efficient quantum devices and improved control over light-matter systems. Collective Light Behavior in Cavity Systems Light–matter systems bring many emitters (e.g., atoms) into a shared optical mode inside a [...]

A large, long-term study of more than 96,000 adults reveals that the way we eat as we age can play a major role in whether we develop chronic constipation. Researchers found that Mediterranean and plant-based diets were linked to a noticeably lower risk, even though the benefits were not tied to fiber as many people [...]

A new microneedle patch delivers IL-4 directly into damaged heart tissue, helping the heart rebuild after a heart attack. The treatment encourages immune cells to switch into a healing mode while improving communication between cells that control blood flow and repair. New Microneedle Patch Designed to Help the Heart Recover A research group led by [...]

A new analysis finds that a low-fat vegan diet leads to greater weight loss than the Mediterranean diet, even when it includes foods labeled “unhealthful” in plant-based diet scoring systems. Eating a vegan diet leads people to consume a wider range of plant-based foods, including items labeled as “unhealthy” in the plant-based diet index, and [...]

Scientists have mapped the atomic interactions that make nanoscale catalysts so effective at converting propane into propylene. The discovery highlights a stabilizing oxide pattern that could guide improved industrial production methods. Propane’s Transformation Into Propylene Many everyday goods, including plastic squeeze bottles and outdoor furniture, depend on a chemical process that converts propane into propylene. [...]

UC Davis scientists created wheat that can partially fertilize itself by releasing a chemical that activates nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil. The modified plants use this microbial help to tap atmospheric nitrogen, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers. This breakthrough could cut pollution, lower farm expenses, and improve crop growth in nutrient-poor regions. It may [...]

A culinary favorite is becoming a forest threat, reducing native fungi and spreading rapidly. The golden oyster mushroom, known for its bright yellow caps, is widely sold in grow-your-own kits and in grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and gourmet shops. A University of Florida researcher now cautions that this popular mushroom is spreading beyond cultivation and [...]

Scientists uncover a basic principle that shows how higher nutrient levels change the pace of cell growth, revealing a universal rule that applies to microbial growth. A research group that includes a scientist from the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) at Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, has uncovered a new biological principle that mathematically describes why [...]

Key Points Revealing Theia’s composition: A new study in Science identifies the likely chemical makeup of Theia, the ancient planetary body that struck early Earth. Clues to its birthplace: Theia’s reconstructed composition points to an origin in the inner Solar System, probably forming even closer to the Sun than Earth. Apollo samples provide evidence: Researchers [...]

An international group of geologists and paleontologists has developed a new method to accurately determine the age of rocks that contain fossils by directly dating preserved dinosaur eggshells. An international group of geologists and paleontologists has introduced a new way to pinpoint the age of rock layers that contain fossils by dating the fossilized shells [...]

Researchers have found that the genes linked to certain behavioral traits in golden retrievers, such as trainability and fear of strangers, also influence human personality and mental health. A new study from University of Cambridge researchers offers insight into the emotional lives of dogs and helps explain why golden retrievers can differ so much in [...]

Scientists have uncovered evidence of a colossal shark that lived off northern Australia about 115 million years ago, revealing that modern shark lineages grew to immense sizes far earlier than expected. Rare vertebrae from rocks once part of the ancient Tethys ocean show that this early lamniform predator shared the seas with giant marine reptiles [...]

By the year 2100, rising carbon dioxide levels are expected to alter ocean chemistry so severely that coral reef communities in Australia and worldwide will recover more slowly, lose ecological complexity, and become increasingly dominated by fleshy algae. A new international study released in Communications Biology has examined rare coral reef environments in Papua New [...]

A deep heat mass beneath the Appalachians appears to have started near a rift between Greenland and North America. Its slow southward journey reveals that ancient tectonic events still influence the continent today. Deep Heat Beneath the Appalachians Linked to Ancient Rift A broad area of unusually warm rock located far below the Appalachian Mountains [...]

A powerful earthquake that struck Calama in 2024 defied long-held assumptions about how deep earthquakes behave. In July 2024, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the city of Calama in northern Chile, damaging structures and cutting power across the area. Chile is no stranger to major seismic events, including the largest earthquake ever measured: a 9.5-magnitude “megathrust” [...]

Climate simulations reveal that Day Zero Drought conditions are approaching rapidly worldwide, putting vast populations at risk of severe water scarcity. A new study in Nature Communications from researchers at the IBS Center for Climate Physics (ICCP) at Pusan National University in the Republic of Korea finds that global warming is speeding up the likelihood [...]

A subtle timing flash may expose the Unruh effect. The approach ties ordinary lab tools to deep quantum physics. Researchers at Stockholm University and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali have identified a practical method for detecting one of physics’ most unusual predictions: the Unruh effect. This effect suggests that an [...]

Researchers have created gyromorphs, a new material that controls light more effectively than any structure used so far in photonic chips. These hybrid patterns combine order and disorder in a way that stops light from entering from any angle. The discovery solves major limitations found in quasicrystals and other engineered materials. It may open the [...]

New Mars Express images show grooves, ridges, and crater patterns carved by ancient glaciers. These icy flows once reached well into Mars’s mid-latitudes, far from the poles. Their presence reveals powerful climate shifts driven by changes in the planet’s tilt. Together, these features offer one of the clearest records of Mars’s icy past. Tracing Ancient [...]

Disrupting the chemical messages that oral bacteria use to coordinate growth may help prevent disease by keeping plaque communities in a healthier state. Like all living things, bacteria adapt in order to survive. Over time, many have become resistant to widely used antibiotics and disinfectants, creating growing challenges for healthcare and sanitation. At the same [...]

A new study from Aarhus University shows that the updated Nordic dietary guidelines, designed to support both human and planetary health, are linked to increased longevity. A new study from Aarhus University reports that the new Nordic dietary guidelines, which aim to support both human health and environmental well-being, are linked to a longer lifespan. [...]

Nasal nanodrops carrying gold-based spherical nucleic acids can slip into the brain and activate powerful immune pathways that target glioblastoma. In mice, the treatment cleared tumors and produced long-lasting protection when used with T-cell-boosting drugs. Noninvasive Nanomedicine Breakthrough for Deadly Brain Cancer Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, working with partners [...]

A long-lost Bolivian killifish has been found alive, revealing a globally important hotspot for seasonal killifish diversity at risk from deforestation. Researchers have confirmed the rediscovery of Moema claudiae, a seasonal killifish from Bolivia that had been considered possibly extinct. Finding this species again brings renewed optimism for its protection and for the conservation of [...]

Gut bacteria shown to produce serotonin, revealing new pathways for IBS therapy. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have uncovered new details about how gut bacteria interact with the body in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Their experiments show that gut bacteria are capable of producing serotonin, a key signaling molecule in [...]