Diverse particles form identical geometric patterns when confined, model reveals
The researchers performed experiments with floating magnets, ball bearings, and soap bubbles. Credit: P. D. S. de Lima…
Earth’s largest modern crater discovered in Southern China
A panoramic aerial drone image of the Jinlin crater with the approximate location of the crater rim labeled,…
Ultrafast electron diffraction captures atomic layers twisting in response to light
Experimental scheme and representative diffraction images. Credit: Nature (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-09707-3 A pulse of light sets the tempo…
Astronomers discover new pulsating ultraluminous X-ray source
Combined XMM-Newton EPIC image of NGC 4631 in the 0.3–10 keV band from the July 2025 observation. The…
An ancient, tough little wallaby set the scene for kangaroo bounding success, finds research
The skull of a giant kangaroo fossil. Credit: Flinders University Flinders University fossil experts have unearthed more clues…
Edible oat protein nanofibrils can combat iron deficiency more effectively
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Iron deficiency is widespread globally. Women are particularly affected, with one in five in…
Observations suggest GRB origin for fast X-ray transient detected by Einstein Probe
The location of the counterparts to EP241107a in optical and radio bands is shown. Credit: arXiv (2025). DOI:…
Mathematical model indicates Neanderthal disappearance can be explained by genetic dilution
Comparison of Modern Human and Neanderthal skulls from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Credit: DrMikeBaxter/Wikipedia Currently, there…
Non-harmonic two-color femtosecond lasers achieve 1,000-fold enhancement of white-light output in water
Experimental demonstration that non-harmonic two-color femtosecond excitation produces a ~1,000× stronger supercontinuum in water compared to conventional single-color…
First full simulation of 50-qubit universal quantum computer achieved
View between the racks of JUPITER. Credit: Forschungszentrum Jülich / Sascha Kreklau A research team at the Jülich…
New AI framework can uncover space physics equations in raw data
The overall PhyE2E framework. Top: the training dataset was augmented with a large-scale synthetic dataset generated by an…
Neanderthal DNA helps explain how faces form
Model of increased Neanderthal enhancer activity and the hypothesized impact on jaw development. Credit: Development (2025). DOI: 10.1242/dev.204779…