Vacuum Fluctuations and Ultrafast Pulses Strengthen Superconductors
Two independent experiments reveal new ways to enhance and probe superconductivity, one using engineered vacuum cavities and the other using picosecond current pulses.
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Quantum Computing Faces Spillover From AI Data Centre Backlash
A New Scientist columnist argues quantum computing must clearly differentiate itself from AI to avoid being caught up in the public backlash against data centres.
Exit Party opens in a curfew-bound Los Angeles in 2031
Emily St. John Mandel's new novel opens in a near-future Los Angeles as a curfew lifts, and it is the New Scientist Book Club's October read.
Newly discovered brain region may be key to embryo implantation
The finding could help explain why some pregnancies and IVF attempts fail.
Top Ukrainian drone pilot describes reality of nearly 1,000 kills
A front-line pilot in Ukraine's Aquila regiment gives a rare first-person account of the grinding work of hunting enemy drones.
First Week of Life May Set Allergy and Eczema Risk, Study Finds
A study of hundreds of infants challenges the assumption that no single developmental window determines later allergy risk.
Why School Vacations Spark More Sibling Squabbles
A Phys.org article explains how unstructured vacation time increases conflicts between kids and leaves parents refereeing.
Lake Powell Hits Record Low as Colorado River Basin Dries
An exceptionally dry and warm winter left Lake Powell at its lowest level on record, with Lake Mead also setting record lows.
Denmark Leads Family-Friendly Rankings, Phys.org Notes
A Phys.org report says Denmark and Scandinavia top global lists for happiness, low corruption, and raising a family.
Blue Transition project outlines climate-resilient water and soil strategies
Four-year European research effort led by LIAG provides pathways for adapting water and soil management to climate change.
LHC Data Rules Out Another Hideout for Quantum Black Holes
A new search of Large Hadron Collider data found no microscopic quantum black holes, tightening the limits on theories with extra dimensions.
X-ray method tracks anion behavior for better batteries
A new atomic-level measurement technique could improve battery longevity and support AI-driven chemistry, according to a single Phys.org report.
Cash Flow Literacy Curbs Blind Stock Buying, Study Finds
A study of over 4,600 U.S. and Chinese stocks suggests retail investors make better choices when they focus on cash flow rather than reported earnings.
Native turtle faces off against intruder in Australian river
The Manning River helmeted turtle is competing with a non-native turtle species for survival in its coastal habitat.
AI decodes dog barks, revealing hidden patterns in animal calls
New machine-learning tools are sifting through thousands of animal sounds to uncover whether barks carry specific information beyond raw emotion.
Brief logic-check warnings help people spot weak climate arguments
A short reminder about logical fallacies can make people more critical readers of climate claims, according to new research.
AI Companions Could Erode Social Skills in Isolated Users
A new framework from Singapore researchers suggests the risks of AI companions depend heavily on a user's existing social connections.
Psychologists offer guidance for children's identity questions
New guidance helps parents respond when children ask about language, identity, and slurs.