New light behavior discovered in gypsum
Schematic representation of s-SNOM exciting and measuring phonon polaritons (top) and topological transition of shear phonon polaritons in…
Optimized model offers more accurate performance predictions
Prototype NASA 1kW Kilopower nuclear reactor for use in space and on planetary surfaces. Credit: NASA Glenn Research…
Quantum internet moves closer as researchers teleport light-based information
Quantum teleportation from telecom photons to erbium-ion ensembles. Credit: Group of Prof. Xiao-Song Ma at Nanjing University. Quantum…
Genetic differences set the size threshold for ant queens versus workers
A colony of clonal raider ants raised in the Kronauer lab, seen from above. Credit: Daniel Kronauer For…
Largest supernova dataset hints dark energy may be changing over time
In 2011, a sky survey captured a Type Ia supernova, SN 2011fe, in the Pinwheel Galaxy about 21…
This ancient pristine galaxy validates the Big Bang
A variety of galaxies are seen in this JWST image. Astronomers are hunting for ancient pristine galaxies that…
A simple experiment simulates planet formation
This photo shows the upper part of the water tornado model. The acrylic glas tank has a diameter…
Researchers warn of risks tied to wildlife interactions
A new study led by UC San Diego Assistant Professor Shermin de Silva cautions that human-provided food interactions…
New study tackles dynamics of common—and difficult—sailing maneuver
The Courant Institute’s Christiana Mavroyiakoumou, above at Central Park’s Conservatory Water, and the University of Michigan’s Silas Alben…
Expanding the material design space at the nanoscale
Building blocks of DNA moiré superlattices. Credit: Nature Nanotechnology (2025). DOI:10.1038/s41565-025-01976-3 Researchers are creating new moiré materials at…
Sled dog genetic history sheds light on human migration patterns into Greenland
Relationship of Greenland dogs to global dogs. Credit: Science (2025). DOI: 10.1126/science.adu1990 The histories of sled dogs and…
Tiny gene ensures survival of male birds
Recent studies on the genetic differences between bird sex chromosomes reveal a tiny gene crucial for male survival.…