JILA researchers are pioneering a nuclear clock using thorium-229, which offers unprecedented stability compared to atomic clocks. By embedding thorium into a solid-state crystal, they have found a nuclear transition …
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The Hidden Logic Behind Poland’s Stunningly Striped Fields
Southern Poland’s farmlands don’t conform to the rigid grids seen elsewhere. Instead, they form a mesmerizing patchwork of narrow, ribbon-like fields that evolved over centuries. Shaped by historical land divisions, …
Read More »This Newly Found Exoplanet Is So Light, Scientists Don’t Know What It’s Made Of
Astronomers discover a super-Earth and a sub-Neptune 250 light years away from our solar system. These planets offer a glimpse into planetary types missing from our own solar system but …
Read More »Concerning New Research Links Tattoo Ink to Increased Cancer Risk
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark, analyzing data from Danish twin pairs, have found evidence suggesting that tattoo ink may elevate the risk of skin and lymphoma cancers. This …
Read More »Astronomers Witness a White Dwarf Devouring a Planet
A decades-old cosmic mystery may finally be solved. Scientists now suspect that the strange X-ray glow from a distant white dwarf is the result of a planet being ripped apart …
Read More »Scientists Discover Lung Cancer Cells That Function Like Brain Neurons
Scientists found that aggressive lung cancer cells create their own electrical network, helping them spread. This unique trait may reveal new treatment opportunities. Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have …
Read More »SoftBank to Buy Silicon Valley Chip Start-Up Ampere for $6.5 Billion
The move is a bet that Ampere’s chips can begin playing a significant role in data centers for creating artificial intelligence. Read More
Read More »Scientists Create Microscopic Algae Robots With Incredible Swimming Abilities
Magnetized algae micro swimmers retain speed and maneuverability, showing promise for targeted drug delivery in confined biological environments. A team of researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems …
Read More »NASA’s Lucy Mission Gears Up to Meet a 150-Million-Year-Old Space Relic
Donaldjohanson, a main belt asteroid, could be a relic of a cosmic collision that took place 150 million years ago. Scientists believe its unique shape and slow spin may have …
Read More »Sleepier During the Day? It May Double Your Dementia Risk
A new study found that women in their 80s who experience increasing daytime sleepiness over five years have double the risk of developing dementia. While the study doesn’t prove that …
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