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…
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…
Scientists Placed Microscopic Animals in Simulated Martian Soil and Something Unexpected Happened
Penn State University scientists studying the potential habitability of Mars exposed microscopic animals called tardigrades to a batch…
“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,…
Stress Undermines Brain Circulation, Increases Dementia Risk
Summary: Researchers found that a rare class of neurons—type-one nNOS neurons—plays a central role in regulating brain blood…
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…