Q&A: Companies are racing to develop the first useful quantum computer—ultracold neutral atoms could be the key (phys.org)
Firms raise bar after missing target: Study shows strategic use of overestimated earnings targets (phys.org)
Generative AI in digital education: Transforming learning, teaching and assessment (phys.org)
Green transition: How policymakers can redirect financial flows towards sustainability (phys.org)
Research reveals important gaps in knowledge about coastal sand nourishments (phys.org)
Evolution of Korean alcohol production: From an experience-based craft to a data-driven science (phys.org)
Everglades ecosystems show mixed reactions to rising sea levels (phys.org)
It takes a village: Chimpanzee babies do better when their moms have social connections (phys.org)
Americans largely disapprove of attacks on science and medicine, survey finds (phys.org)
New 3D glacier visualizations provide insights into a hotter Earth (phys.org)
Unequal from the start: The achievement gap and the early years (phys.org)
Screen time: Passive and solitary use makes us most dissatisfied (phys.org)
Trading knowledge—not wares: Archaeological study sheds light on women''s overlooked role in Papua New Guinea sea trade (phys.org)
Here are the flowers that both bees and humans like best (phys.org)
Killer whales, kind gestures: Orcas offer food to humans in the wild (phys.org)
Living small in a big city: Urban Túngara frog tadpoles develop faster but end up being tinier (phys.org)
Entropy engineering opens new avenue for robust quantum anomalous Hall effect in 2D magnets (phys.org)
Largest group of flamingos in a decade spotted in Florida Everglades (phys.org)
Ochre discovery in South African cave reveals advanced toolmaking during the Middle Stone Age (phys.org)
Analysis provides day-by-day insight into prehistoric plankton''s capacity for change (phys.org)
Southern Ocean saltier, hotter and losing ice fast as decades-long trend unexpectedly reverses (phys.org)
Genomes reveal the Norwegian lemming as one of the most recently evolved mammal species (phys.org)
How social media is changing the game for athletes (phys.org)
Hurricane ecology research reveals critical vulnerabilities of coastal ecosystems (phys.org)
Innovative clip-off chemistry enables fast and precise production of complex molecules (phys.org)
THC is undetectable after a withdrawal period in cows fed hemp byproduct (phys.org)
How rare earth elements move and accumulate in the desert and other cold regions (phys.org)
To grandmother''s house you go? Not far, for most US grandkids (phys.org)
Common farm fungicide may be contributing to ''insect apocalypse'' (phys.org)
Four-day school week may not be best for students, review finds (phys.org)
Why the traditional college major may be holding students back in a rapidly changing job market (phys.org)
Image: Hubble captures an active galactic center (phys.org)
All major UK political parties lack boldness needed to tackle poverty, new research says (phys.org)
Survey: Only 4% of Canadians give schools an ''A'' on climate education—students deserve better (phys.org)
Outdoor adventure education boosts confidence and connection in young Australians (phys.org)
NOAA delays the cutoff of key satellite data for hurricane forecasting (phys.org)
Webb refines Bullet Cluster mass and maps dark matter distribution (phys.org)
Teens from disadvantaged areas face lower life satisfaction but not more emotional problems, new study finds (phys.org)
The bold place bets on VIX: Research finds investors turn to ''fear index'' trading despite potential for high returns (phys.org)
Mathematical approach makes uncertainty in AI quantifiable (phys.org)
Extreme weather: AI-assisted early warning system offers targeted disaster prevention (phys.org)
Yellow bacterial pigment provides new insights into cellulose degradation for biofuels and antibiotics (phys.org)
New gecko discoveries hint at hidden depths of wildlife haven in Cambodia (phys.org)
Engineering nano-clouds that can change color, temperature and outwit heat sensors (phys.org)
Air quality isn''t just bad in cities. Here''s why and how we''re tracking pollution from upland fires (phys.org)
African women are key to fighting climate change. These are the green skills they will need (phys.org)
Internet searches can hinder creativity (phys.org)
What''s at risk for Arctic wildlife if Trump expands oil drilling in the fragile National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (phys.org)
New catalyst cuts precious palladium expenditure 100-fold by using recycled waste (phys.org)
How does Marburg virus spread between species? Young Ugandan scientist''s photos give important clues (phys.org)
Could the first images from the Vera Rubin telescope change how we view space for good? (phys.org)
AI pinpoints promising materials that capture only CO₂ from air (phys.org)
Experimental model enables study of how protein complex influences mitochondrial function (phys.org)
Zanzibar''s baobab trees used to be a valued part of society—drone images help prove it (phys.org)
Plankton can investigate crime, affect the climate and influence science (phys.org)
Australia''s cutest mammal is now Australia''s cutest three mammals (phys.org)
Business news can forecast market volatility more accurately than standard models, suggests study (phys.org)
Injectable biomaterial delivers dual therapies to promote nerve repair after spinal injury (phys.org)
Gen Z is struggling to find work: Four strategies to move forward (phys.org)
Cities are heating up the planet—how they can do more to fight climate change (phys.org)
Archaeology volunteers uncover Bronze Age burial site beneath city park (phys.org)
Anti-witchcraft laws fail to prevent thousands of annual accusations and deaths, according to report (phys.org)
Labels are everything: New study reveals role of popularity in news articles (phys.org)
Astronomers get front-row seats for ultimate movie of the cosmos (phys.org)
Algae salad and cricket flour: Who will reach for alternative protein foods? (phys.org)
Mediterranean set new June temperature high on Sunday: French weather service (phys.org)
Invasive Adirondack smallmouth bass evolve to counter control efforts (phys.org)
Brood XIV cicadas emerge for first time in 17 years (phys.org)
Exoplanet hunters may be misrepresenting the likelihood of their findings (phys.org)
Switching on a silent gene revives tissue regeneration in mice (phys.org)
Rescuers evacuate 50,000 as Turkey battles wildfires (phys.org)
Bacteria hijack tick cell defenses to spread disease, study shows (phys.org)
New superheavy isotope reveals complex relationship between quantum effects and fission (phys.org)
Why are lefties more creative? Turns out, they''re not (phys.org)
Global study shows worldwide threat of antibiotic resistance in livestock waste (phys.org)
Southern Europe roasts as temperatures soar (phys.org)
New study helps farmers more accurately determine crop nitrogen needs (phys.org)
Tears and ticket stubs: The real reason we cherish mementos (phys.org)
Flying smart: Triple-camera drone detects crop stress for smarter sesame farming (phys.org)
How to make building blocks for a lunar habitat (phys.org)
Enceladus''s highly alkaline subsurface ocean may affect search for life (phys.org)
Dangerous variant of Salmonella still not eradicated in Danish dairy farms, finds study (phys.org)
Slowing RNA drug transport inside cells can boost effectiveness for genetic diseases (phys.org)
Enhanced quantum computers and beyond: Exploring magnons with superconducting qubits (phys.org)
Why bystanders may hold the key to reducing gun violence (phys.org)
Wildfire smoke app highlights risks for populations living near urban-rural borders (phys.org)
Tiny light-sensitive magnetic robots can clear up bacterial infections in sinuses (phys.org)
The psychological use and abuse of timeouts in professional tennis (phys.org)
Video: Plato''s eyes meet brain (phys.org)
Astronomers detect five young stars in the Chamaeleon cloud complex (phys.org)
Snails get stressed: Invertebrate model sheds light on biological basis of anxiety (phys.org)
Natural disasters are increasingly putting the value of properties at risk (phys.org)
Scientists look to black holes to know exactly where we are in the Universe. But phones and Wi-Fi are blocking the view (phys.org)
Cyberattacks shake voters'' trust in elections, regardless of party (phys.org)
What a 19th-century atlas teaches me about marine ecosystems (phys.org)
The same anxieties modern people have about host–guest relationships existed in medieval times, new book shows (phys.org)
What credit card habits reveal about financial health in households (phys.org)
Ants help detect spotted lanternfly invasions by carrying pest DNA in honeydew (phys.org)
Growing evidence for evolving dark energy could inspire a new model of the universe (phys.org)
Horses lead the way in helping children heal from trauma (phys.org)
Terbium''s green glow: A simple sensor for liver cancer (phys.org)
Santorini earthquakes traced to sideways magma movement in crust, not traditional volcanic centers (phys.org)
Ancient DNA reveals rare leprosy strain existed in the Americas for millennia (phys.org)
Discovery in quantum materials could make electronics 1,000 times faster (phys.org)
Cool is cool wherever you are: Study finds cross-cultural agreement (phys.org)
Serendipitous satellite snapshots show Venus''s weather evolving over nearly a decade (phys.org)
GJ 12 b: Earth-sized planet orbiting a quiet M dwarf star (phys.org)
Tuning in to the sounds of Canada''s wildlife (phys.org)
How robotic hives and AI are lowering the risk of bee colony collapse (phys.org)
Meteorite hunters chase treasures after fireball streaks across Georgia (phys.org)
Research reveals significant wage gap for Latina workers in Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz and Ventura counties (phys.org)
Crop of 23 peregrine falcons and juvenile bald eagles have flown the coop (phys.org)
Genetic bottlenecks help explain which cholera strains become pandemic pathogens (phys.org)
Tests to detect marijuana-impaired driving are based on ''pseudoscience,'' argue researchers (phys.org)
Beyond playgrounds: How less structured city spaces can nurture children''s creativity and independence (phys.org)
Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket''s last flight (phys.org)
Pakistan flash floods, heavy rain kill 45 in just days (phys.org)
Earth is trapping much more heat than climate models forecast—and the rate has doubled in 20 years (phys.org)
Cold baths, climate shelters as Southern Europe heat wave intensifies (phys.org)
Why brands are embracing fantasy: The psychology behind escapist marketing in anxious times (phys.org)
A strange bright burst in space baffled astronomers for more than a year. Now, they''ve solved the mystery (phys.org)
1 in 5 community soccer umpires have been assaulted, while others receive death threats: New research (phys.org)
Reviving Europe''s historical scents—including ''the smell of hell'' (phys.org)
Gender not main factor in attacks on Egyptian woman pharaoh: Study (phys.org)
Team tackles support structure bottlenecks with dual-wavelength 3D printing (phys.org)
How night lizards survived the asteroid that ended the dinosaurs (phys.org)
Natural hazards don''t disappear when the storm ends or the earthquake stops—they evolve (phys.org)
Saturday Citations: Upside-down sharks; brain network functioning in psychopaths; IQ associated with better predictions (phys.org)
Researchers uncover novel mechanism for regulating ribosome biogenesis during brain development (phys.org)
Powerful magnets could unlock detection of high-frequency gravitational waves (phys.org)
For Eastern US, temperatures swing high, then swing low. They''ll soon go back up (phys.org)
Residents express amazement after seeing fireball streak across the southern sky (phys.org)
Mediterranean heat wave triggers health alerts and wildfire fears across region (phys.org)
One bad rainstorm away from disaster: Why proposed changes to forestry rules won''t solve the ''slash'' problem (phys.org)
Hey Siri, fix my spacecraft! A virtual assistant could help astronauts handle unexpected space mission issues (phys.org)
Will asteroid 2024 YR4 hit the moon? (phys.org)
Light-powered microscopic swimmers with on/off control open new pathways for drug delivery (phys.org)
Intestinal bacterium allows microbiome-mediated protection against pathogens (phys.org)
DNA analysis suggests matriarchal society in Neolithic settlement at Çatalhöyük (phys.org)
Tiny ocean migrants play a massive role in Southern Ocean carbon storage, study finds (phys.org)
Fire ants in your yard? Learn the latest control recommendations (phys.org)
Scientists map key enzymes behind locust swarming pheromone production (phys.org)
Study identifies political divides over green transport initiatives and how to bridge them (phys.org)
A new way to detect primordial black holes through their Hawking radiation (phys.org)
Water samples from whale-watching tours can enable noninvasive population monitoring (phys.org)
Study reveals uneven land sinking across New Orleans, raising flood-risk concerns (phys.org)
Plant genome evolution shows both episodic and gradual diploidization patterns (phys.org)
Beyond the crystal: Dynamic model captures loop flexibility in swine virus drug design (phys.org)
''Right size, right place'' approach required for climate adaptation plans (phys.org)
Magnetic frustration in atacamite triggers dramatic cooling when exposed to strong fields (phys.org)
RNA codon expansion platform enables precise protein engineering in mammalian cells (phys.org)
Rice rebels: Research reveals grain''s brewing benefits (phys.org)
When politicians gain power, their language becomes garbled (phys.org)
Previously unknown SCEP3 protein found essential for plant chromosome mixing in meiosis (phys.org)
Wafer lens changes X-ray beam size by more than 3,400 times (phys.org)
The drought in southern Australia is not over—it just looks that way (phys.org)
''Science refugees'': French university welcomes first US researchers (phys.org)
Super pollutants: The ''emergency brake'' to slow global warming (phys.org)
New propulsion systems could enable a mission to Sedna (phys.org)
Study suggests women in Pakistan need greater access to information on parthenium weed (phys.org)
Disabling images and videos on WhatsApp cut misinformation exposure during Brazilian election, study finds (phys.org)
Epilepsy in dogs: New advances for diagnosis and research (phys.org)
Flyby mission strategies for detecting oceans on Uranus'' moons (phys.org)
Long-held belief about shape of fish schools overturned—fish swim in 3D ''ladder'' formation, not flat diamonds (phys.org)
Study challenges recent claims about rapid Antarctic ''greening'' (phys.org)
First hominin fossils recovered from submerged Sundaland (phys.org)
Old termite mounds help support high insect biodiversity in tropical rainforests (phys.org)
Constitutive down-regulation of liguleless alleles in sorghum drives increased productivity and water use efficiency (phys.org)
Cryovolcanism and resurfacing on Pluto''s largest moon, Charon (phys.org)
Tiny stars, many Earths: Potentially habitable worlds may be especially common around low-mass stars (phys.org)
A breath of fresh tech—carbon nanotube sensors sniff out gases with unprecedented precision (phys.org)
Groundwater flow can alter coral reef chemistry and trigger ecosystem-wide changes (phys.org)
Do you have a nosy coworker? Research finds snooping colleagues send our stress levels rising (phys.org)
Scientists reveal how diverse cell types are produced in developing embryos (phys.org)
Heat impairs teamwork more than individual performance, researchers find (phys.org)
Music in open-plan offices can improve well-being (phys.org)
Scientists uncover cell structures that squids use to change their appearance (phys.org)
Fossil fungi trapped in amber reveal ancient origin of parasitic zombie-ants (phys.org)
Modulating gut microbiota contributes to better pork quality, study shows (phys.org)
ColdBrew algorithm puts water to work in drug discovery (phys.org)
Financial abuse can be perpetrated in unmonitored ways (phys.org)
Loss of hard chorion: An evolutionary dead-end for parental egg-care fish (phys.org)
Toxins and invasive amoebas found in marina seabed sediments (phys.org)
New study tracks soil carbon pathways and confirms mineral-associated organic matter as the most stable carbon pool (phys.org)
Portable DNA sequencing successfully tracks drug-resistant microbes in slaughterhouse wastewater (phys.org)
Protein AIFM1 emerges as a central coordinator of mitochondrial energy metabolism (phys.org)
Researchers demonstrate giant photonic isolation and gyration (phys.org)
Light-activated molecular cages reveal RNA locations in cells (phys.org)
If we can''t detect the first stars, maybe we can see their first galaxies (phys.org)
Webb might detect if supermassive black holes form directly (phys.org)
What islands can teach us about planetary protection (phys.org)
Systems-based approach examines six major water conservation strategies for agriculture (phys.org)
Eel-eating Japan opposes EU call for more protection (phys.org)
Heatwave across the Med sparks health and fire warnings (phys.org)
Solving the mystery of an ancient enzyme could lead to new carbon capture strategies (phys.org)
Twisted trilayer graphene shows high kinetic inductance and quantum coherence (phys.org)
SC river the ''most contaminated'' from dangerous forever chemicals, study finds (phys.org)
Colorado''s wet spring could mean more rattlesnake bites this summer (phys.org)
Scientists predict Lake Erie''s algae bloom will be smaller than last year (phys.org)
Sharks chomping on seals off Massachusetts, feasting on dead whale off Long Island (phys.org)
Possible meteor spotted over Georgia and nearby states, reports say (phys.org)
Snow cloaks Atacama, the world''s driest desert (phys.org)
''Microbial Noah''s Ark'' ramps up to save Earth''s invisible life forms (phys.org)
Rescuers step up as summer heat waves stoke heatstroke risk (phys.org)
Dying breed: Tunisian dog lovers push to save age-old desert hound (phys.org)
Western Japan sees earliest end to rainy season on record (phys.org)
New technique rapidly identifies high-performing enzymes for sustainable biomanufacturing (phys.org)
Discovery of ''mini halo'' points to how the early universe was formed (phys.org)
Researchers uncover cause of uranium groundwater contamination (phys.org)
Nearly half of New Jerseyans say state is on wrong track, citing taxes, affordability and cost of living (phys.org)
Mild to moderate harmful algal bloom predicted for western Lake Erie (phys.org)
Nanodomains hold the key to next-generation solar cells, researchers find (phys.org)
Timely KNL2 degradation is critical for maintaining genome stability in plants (phys.org)
New research aims to better predict and understand cascading land surface hazards (phys.org)
New teachers'' impact on equitable science learning (phys.org)
Mist and sea spray create unique conditions for urea to form from simple gases (phys.org)
A statistical analysis of exoplanet habitability turns up one great candidate (phys.org)
Study shows that apes are more optimistic after hearing laughter (phys.org)
Rolling for science: Mars orbiter learns new moves after nearly 20 years in space (phys.org)
The galactic center isn''t spitting out stars; here''s what this means (phys.org)
Friendships between queer people can improve well-being—but there''s nuance (phys.org)
These Canadian rocks may be the oldest on Earth (phys.org)
New gravity mission will detect weakening ocean conveyor (phys.org)
Combining archaeology and genetics may shed light on how ideas traveled further than people in Anatolia (phys.org)
Citizen scientists find new eclipsing binary stars (phys.org)
Charge-spin coupling in room-temperature 2D ferromagnetic material (phys.org)
Echoes of grief: Macaques appear to mourn their loved ones like humans do (phys.org)
British ash woodland is evolving resistance to ash dieback, researchers discover (phys.org)
Scientists capture slow-motion earthquake in action (phys.org)
Ancient squids dominated the ocean 100 million years ago, fossil discovery technique reveals (phys.org)
Affordable, highly efficient cold boxes poised to help tackle food waste for small farmers in East Africa (phys.org)
Personal care products may be toxic to aquatic life, study warns (phys.org)
Ferritin protein can be used to separate critical metals from electronic waste (phys.org)
Unmasking hazardous compounds in cosmetics, skincare products and perfumes (phys.org)
AI-enhanced maps reveal hidden streams for restoration (phys.org)
Boomerang found in Poland may be oldest ever reported (phys.org)
Grilling with lump charcoal: Is US-grown hardwood really in that bag? (phys.org)
UK asylum system ''exhausts by design,'' harming mental health, study finds (phys.org)
Ocean warming patterns key to accurate tropical cyclone climate projections (phys.org)
Avocado pruning residue can transform into biological additive to stabilize emulsions (phys.org)
The ongoing impact of California''s Eaton Fire on mothers (phys.org)
From brewery to pharma: Brewer''s yeast engineered to produce therapeutic peptides (phys.org)
Magnetic chains on superconductors: New heterostructure design advances quantum technology (phys.org)
Webb telescope digs into structural origins of disk galaxies (phys.org)
Scientists revive legendary golden sea silk using Korean pen shell byssus (phys.org)
Flowering plants use a pseudoenzyme to form indole (phys.org)
Simulations show why grains in metals and ceramics grow the way they do (phys.org)
New IQ research shows why smarter people make better decisions (phys.org)
What if universal rental assistance were implemented to deal with the housing crisis? (phys.org)
Using TikTok could be making you more politically polarized, new study finds (phys.org)
Yelp''s addition of a ''Black-owned'' tag led to a slight drop in business ratings in Detroit (phys.org)
Self-censorship and the ''spiral of silence'': Why Americans are less likely to publicly voice their political opinions (phys.org)
Satellite records expose fire driving Gran Chaco transformation (phys.org)
From hydration layers to nanoarchitectures: Water''s pivotal role in peptide organization on 2D nanomaterials (phys.org)
How harmonic mode-locked Mamyshev oscillators build up multiple laser pulses per cycle (phys.org)
Cambrian explosion may have occurred 15 million years earlier than previously thought (phys.org)
When invasive species become part of our culture (phys.org)
Scientists complete the most thorough analysis yet of India''s genetic diversity (phys.org)
Space-grown muscle tissues reveal rapid aging-like decline in microgravity (phys.org)
Latest data from South Pole Telescope signal ''new era'' for measuring the first light in the universe (phys.org)
Remote cave discovery shows ancient voyagers brought rice across 2,300 km of Pacific Ocean (phys.org)
Parenthood or podium? It''s time Australian athletes had the support to choose both (phys.org)
Autonomous AI systems can help tackle global food insecurity (phys.org)
Learning German has many benefits for young people—and it''s not as hard as its reputation suggests (phys.org)
New study reveals consistent nitrate preference across temperate forest tree species in Northeast China (phys.org)
New system uses sound and terahertz waves to measure blood sodium without needles (phys.org)
Whose story is being told—and why? Four questions museum visitors should ask themselves (phys.org)
Mapping how proteins bind to silica nanoparticle interactions using biophysics (phys.org)
Nanometer thin spacer boosts blue OLEDs portability and efficiency (phys.org)
From HAL 9000 to M3GAN: What film''s evil robots tell us about contemporary tech fears (phys.org)
Researcher discusses trapping single atoms and putting them to work in emerging quantum technologies (phys.org)
Summer break brings uncertainty for children, and kindness at home matters (phys.org)
Scientists develop high-precision methods to track global CO₂ emissions from power plants (phys.org)
Spotted: endangered leopard in Bangladesh (phys.org)
International Space Station welcomes its first astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary (phys.org)
In-line NMR guides orthogonal transformation of real-life plastics (phys.org)
Plant cells decide their fate by listening to neighbors and sensing their size (phys.org)
New method enhances accuracy of greenhouse gas emission quantification in greenhouse cultivation systems (phys.org)
How much water is left for nature? The search for the appropriate environmental flow (phys.org)
Researchers decipher structure of a human protease implicated in various diseases (phys.org)
Some sea slugs consume algae, incorporate photosynthetic parts into their own bodies to keep producing nutrients (phys.org)
In search of signs of life on Mars with China''s sample return mission Tianwen-3 (phys.org)
New methods complement old in revealing diet of larval lobsters (phys.org)
Lessons from the heartwood: Resilience in regenerating redwoods (phys.org)
Study shows controlled burns can reduce wildfire intensity and smoke pollution (phys.org)
Study challenges climate change''s link to the wild winter jet stream (phys.org)
Chicago''s rodents are evolving to handle city living (phys.org)
Supernova remnant SNR J0450.47050 investigated in detail (phys.org)
Why scientists and policy experts are mapping the genomes of every animal, plant and fungal species in the US (phys.org)
AI enhances sea surface temperature data for better climate and weather forecasts (phys.org)
500-million-year-old fossil reveals how starfish got their shape (phys.org)
Scientists build first self-illuminating biosensor (phys.org)
NASA shares new views of our galactic neighbor, Andromeda (phys.org)
Magpies may not be a pesky Australian import—new research finds their ancestors thrived in NZ a long time ago (phys.org)
Exercise sends ''mechanical messages'' to cells, unlocking new energy pathways (phys.org)
How small-scale migration among early farmers shaped the Sonoran Desert during the Early Agricultural period (phys.org)
New and highly efficient recycling technology to turn used tires into raw materials for rubber and nylon (phys.org)
Researchers develop safer, scalable way to measure microbial biomass in air-dried soils (phys.org)
Webb should be able to detect exo-Jupiters and exo-Saturns (phys.org)
Neurodisability in children linked to increased vulnerability to ''school to prison pipeline'' (phys.org)