Magnetic quantum material enables one-way electrical transport
Scientists at Penn State and Saint Louis University have demonstrated that a magnetic quantum material can naturally produce…
NASA’s James Webb Telescope found a Saturn-sized planet with Earth-like temperatures and a methane-rich atmosphere |
Somewhere between the scorching extremes of hot Jupiters and the frozen depths of gas giants like Saturn lies…
The Universe’s Most Powerful Particles May Be Even Stranger Than Scientists Thought
Artist’s impression of an ultra-high-energy cosmic ray reaching Earth. New research suggests that some of the highest-energy cosmic…
Simple body movement could help the brain ‘clean itself,’ researchers find
Exercise is widely known to benefit the brain, and researchers at Penn State recently uncovered a surprisingly mechanical…
3D-Printed “Honeycomb” Sensors Match Your Unique Neural Map
Summary: No two brains are shaped exactly alike, yet most neural implants use a “one-size-fits-all” design. Researchers have…
“Zentropy Theory” May Unlock Previously Impossible Electronics Based on Transparent Ceramics
Researchers working to explain the higher-than-expected optical performance of transparent ceramics have turned to a controversial new concept,…
AI app helps visually impaired users find objects more quickly
Penn State researchers have developed a new navigation tool that could reshape digital assistance for people with visual…
Common salt helps create new material for high-speed quantum tech
In a significant advancement for materials science, researchers have successfully created niobium sulfide metallic nanotubes with stable, predictable…
Scientists Just Found a Way to Spin Leftover Yeast From Beer Into Soft, Strong, Biodegradable Fabric
Fibers from leftover yeast biomass have significantly less environmental impact. Credit: Penn State. Penn State researchers say the…
Breast cancer and obesity: Explaining risks with compassion
Many risk factors tied to breast cancer are beyond the control of patients, including genetic factors. But patients…
Boys Adjust Calorie Intake After Snacks While Girls Keep Eating
A new study found that young boys adjusted their food intake at mealtime when they had already eaten…
Mysterious “Universe Breaker” Red Dots Could Be Black Holes in Disguise
Artist’s impression of a black hole star (not to scale). Mysterious tiny pinpoints of light discovered at the…