Dark matter might leave a ‘fingerprint’ on light, scientists say
Differential cross-sections for photons scattered on 1 TeV WIMP dark matter particles as a function of photon energy(x-axis)…
Scientists discover a new way to control mechanical vibrations in metamaterial
Researchers use twisted surfaces to manipulate mechanical waves, enabling new technologies for imaging, electronics and sensors. Credit: Andrea…
Study reveals gene boundaries are dynamic, not fixed
Transcription elongation rates drive the positional coordination of mRNA initiation and termination. Credit: Science (2025). DOI: 10.1126/science.ado8279 Molecular…
Greedy black hole feeds via two spiral arms
Gas is streaming towards the black hole through two spiral arms that are embedded in the disk. These…
Astronomers uncover collisional signature of filamentary structures in galactic G34 molecular cloud
G34 molecular cloud. Three-color composite image of WISE 3.4 (blue), 12 (green), and 22 µm (red) bands (background).…
Breakthrough mirror-image nanopores open door to new biomedical applications
Structures and radius profiles along the channel axis of the designed pores. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-64025-6…
Australia’s only shrew declared extinct
Grey shrew, not a Christmas Island shrew, for which very few photos exist. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain It’s…
DNA repair mechanisms help explain why naked mole-rats live a long life
Naked mole-rat (Heterocephalus glaber) eating. Credit: Ltshears – Trisha M Shears, public domain, via Wikimedia Naked mole-rats are…
Ancient DNA reveals prehistoric connections and a patrilineal society in early China
Geographic placement and chronology of Baligang subjects. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-63743-1 Scientists from Peking University have…
‘Rosetta stone’ of code allows scientists to run core quantum computing operations
Artist’s impression of the entangled logic gate built by University of Sydney quantum scientists. Credit: Emma Hyde/University of…
Strain engineering enhances spin readout in quantum technologies, study shows
(a) Schematic diagram of the change of hh-divacancy due to the transverse strain εt of (xx−yy). The c-axis…
Rules for creating quasiparticles that can power optical computers, quantum devices
The research team tested materials ranging, from films with randomly arranged molecules to more organized molecular crystals to…