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What kills Schrödinger’s cat? Gravity may not be the answer
A new experiment has ruled out a prominent gravity-based explanation for quantum decoherence, the phenomenon where quantum behavior fades at larger scales, narrowing the search for theories connecting gravity and quantum mechanics.
How meteorologists recreated weather that helped decide second world war
A new film dramatizes the true story of meteorologist James Stagg, who had to forecast weather conditions for the D-day landings in 1944, a task that affected 160,000 Allied troops.
Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, research finds
Research suggests ancient Indonesian foragers may have sucked on psychoactive betel nuts as long as 25,000 years ago, potentially representing the earliest known evidence of human drug use.
UK mathematician debunks myth around Parthenon’s optical illusions
A UK mathematician challenges a 2,000-year-old belief that the Parthenon’s curves correct optical illusions, finding the illusions themselves may be mythical rather than real.
‘Very messy eaters’: scientists solve the mystery of when black holes ‘burp’
Scientists have identified when black holes emit powerful jets after consuming stars, discovering that supermassive black holes release material in two distinct phases of their feeding cycle.
Scientists solve a 50-year mystery and discover a new human blood group
Scientists have identified the genetic basis for the MAL blood group system, solving a 50-year mystery about the AnWj antigen found on human red blood cells, potentially aiding transfusion compatibility for rare patients.
Einstein’s “spooky action” just survived one of physics’ most extreme tests
Physicists at Oxford University and CERN have demonstrated quantum entanglement persisting in heavy, short-lived Z bosons created in extreme particle collisions, published in Physical Review Letters.
A 66-million-year-old tooth reveals T. rex was nearly as warm as a human
Researchers developed a method to estimate body temperature from fossilized teeth, finding that T. rex maintained approximately 97 degrees Fahrenheit, comparable to modern humans and supporting theories of warm-blooded metabolism.
Scientists opened a sealed envelope after 10 years. Gravity still didn’t make sense
After a decade of experiments, physicists opened a sealed envelope containing data about gravity’s fundamental strength, only to find their measurement disagreed with previous results.
Have we found alien life? Hundreds of scientists weigh in
A survey of hundreds of astrobiologists reveals cautious skepticism about recent claims of extraterrestrial life discoveries, with only 6.6% agreeing about K2-18b and 15.1% about Mars findings.
Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, research finds
Researchers found evidence that Indonesian foragers sucked on psychoactive betel nuts as long as 25,000 years ago, marking possibly the earliest known human drug use.
Physicists discover a hidden “curveball” in quantum light
An international research team has experimentally demonstrated the optical Magnus effect, where focused laser light’s strongest interaction with an ion shifts slightly sideways, a finding potentially significant for quantum computing precision.
Scientists are building a microscope powered by a quantum computer
Austrian researchers are constructing a microscope combining electron microscopy with quantum computing to extract more information from individual electrons, potentially enabling clearer images with reduced sample damage.
Physicists can’t agree on how the Universe works
A global survey of physicists reveals limited consensus on major questions, with most standard answers failing to win majority support across topics like dark matter, quantum gravity, and dark energy.
Artemis II: The 40 minutes when the astronauts lose contact with Earth
Artemis II astronauts will lose radio contact with Earth for approximately 40 minutes as their spacecraft passes behind the Moon, a profound moment of isolation during their historic mission.
Australian science prize awarded to researcher studying memory accuracy of domestic violence survivors
An Australian researcher studying how domestic violence survivors recall traumatic events was awarded a prestigious science prize, highlighting the importance of understanding victim testimony in legal proceedings.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is bursting with methanol
Observations of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveal unusually high methanol levels, exceeding those in nearly all known solar system comets, providing insights into chemical formation in other planetary systems.
Raindrops can damage paint with microscopic “lightning”
Researchers have discovered that electrically charged water droplets can damage protective coatings through microscopic electrical discharges, similar to tiny lightning strikes.
UNESCO warns there’s close to a 100% chance of a Mediterranean tsunami
UNESCO warns the Mediterranean has a near 100% probability of a tsunami exceeding one meter in the next 30 years, prompting French Riviera communities to develop evacuation plans and refuge strategies.
CERN finds gluons behaving strangely deep inside atomic nuclei
CERN researchers have made detailed measurements of gluons inside atomic nuclei using a novel technique, finding evidence that challenges existing theories about how these particles behave at extremely small scales.
Scientists discover a hidden switch that shuts down inflammation
Researchers at University College London identified biological molecules called epoxy-oxylipins that act as natural brakes on inflammation, potentially leading to new treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases.
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