Great Whites May Have Contributed to Extinction of Megalodon Sharks
Scientists investigated the diet of megalodon, the largest shark to have ever lived, using zinc isotopes. In a new study, researchers compared how high up…
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Antiprotons in Superfluid: Hybrid Antimatter-Matter Atom Behaves in Unexpected Way
A team of scientists at CERN led by MPQ physicist Masaki Hori discovered that a hybrid antimatter-matter atom behaves in an unexpected way when immersed…
Physicists Control Reactions With Laser Light at the Nanoscale
Physicists at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich in collaboration with Stanford University have for the first time used laser light…
“Dark Stars” – A Brief History of Black Holes
Late in 2018, the gravitational wave observatory, LIGO, announced that they had detected the most distant and massive source of ripples of spacetime ever monitored:…
Bacterial Enzyme Converts CO2 Into Carbon Compounds 20x Faster Than Photosynthesis
Researchers discover that a spot of molecular glue and a timely twist help a bacterial enzyme convert carbon dioxide into carbon compounds 20 times faster…
The Hunt for the Gravitational Wave Background: NASA’s FERMI Searches for Ripples in Spacetime
NASA’s FERMI Satellite Hunts for Extremely Long-wavelength Gravitational-Wave Signals Coalescing supermassive black holes in the centers of merging galaxies fill the universe with low-frequency gravitational…
MAGIC Telescopes Capture Gigantic Thermonuclear Nova Explosion
Nova outbursts are apparently a source for cosmic rays. The MAGIC telescopes have observed the nova RS Ophiuchi shining brightly in gamma rays at extremely…
Unraveling the Mystery of Parrots’ Exceptionally Long Lifespans
Bigger brains have led some species of parrot to live surprisingly long lives, new research shows. Parrots are famous for their remarkable cognitive abilities and…
1,400-Year-Old Mysterious Origins of the Avar Elite Elucidated With Ancient DNA
Multidisciplinary research team sheds light on the 1,400-year-old mystery about the genetic origins of the Avar elite. In the 560s, the Avars established an empire…
Scientists Find Ways To Reconstruct Ancient Scents
In recent years, millions of people worldwide have suffered the loss of smell due to COVID-19. Even those who have avoided infection with the new…
Building-Block Solar Cells: Computer Algorithm Searches for New Materials for Better Organic Solar Cells
Organic, carbon-based, materials already see widespread use in displays today, but they are also promising materials for new solar cells. However, tailoring their properties is…
Stronger and Faster Than Lightning: Scientists Achieve Rare Quantum State in Polycrystals
Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Paderborn University, and the University of Konstanz have succeeded in achieving a rare quantum state. They…
More Beer in the Glass With Physics: How Water-Repellent Coatings Can Reduce Foaming
While foam is certainly desirable in the bathtub or on beer, preventing foam — for example in industrial processes — is a much-discussed topic. Often,…
Archaeologists Discover Innovative Stone-Age Culture in China – Well-Preserved 40,000-Year-Old Paleolithic Site
A well-preserved Paleolithic site in northern China reveals a new and previously unidentified set of cultural innovations. The discovery of a new culture suggests processes…
Ice-Free in Icy Worlds: Discovery Could Lead to Ice-Free Bionic Surfaces
Special shell protects Antarctic scallop from ice build-up. Airplane wings that don’t ice up or solar cells that generate electricity even in winter – ice-free…
Genome Reconstruction Opens Door to Transformation of Potato Breeding
The potato is becoming more and more integral to diets worldwide including even Asian countries like China where rice is the traditional staple food. Building…
A New Theoretical Concept Interweaves Magnetism and Topology – Revolutionary Future Potential
The new review paper on magnetic topological materials of Andrei Bernevig, Princeton University, USA, Haim Beidenkopf, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel, and Claudia Felser, Max…
Salt Deposits and Organic Compounds Discovered on Dwarf Planet Ceres
Researchers find salt deposits in an impact crater on the dwarf planet. The third-largest crater on the dwarf planet Ceres was geologically active at least…
