Science
Scientific discoveries and research
The autonomy of universities in the U.S. falls far behind peer group, analysis finds
Academic freedom continues to decline worldwide. Over the last decade, it has declined in 50 countries, while only nine countries have registered improvements....
Carbon nanotube 'black paint' absorbs terahertz radiation to cut 6G interference
Skoltech researchers and their colleagues from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, have created an important building block for future 6G communication t...
Bacterium that may protect against long COVID identified
According to WHO, approximately 6% of the worldwide population who contract COVID-19—some 400 million people—go on to develop a long-lasting form of the disease...
Graphene sensors stay stable in liquids, boosting sensitivity up to 20 times
Accurately measuring small shifts in biological markers, like proteins and neurotransmitters, or harmful chemicals in the water supply, can identify critical pr...
Bow and arrow arrived about 1,400 years ago across western North America, study finds
A study clarifies the date of an important technological milestone: the adoption of the bow and arrow in western North America. The replacement of older weapons...
What's in your lipstick and water? New test flags hidden mutagens
Substances capable of mutating human genetic material—altering and permanently damaging it—are present in many everyday products. Researchers at Justus Liebig U...
'Conflict entrepreneurs': Examining divisive political rhetoric and the pursuit of celebrity by politicians
American politics is increasingly characterized by high levels of polarization and divisive rhetoric, despite stated preferences among voters for civility and s...
Quantum-inspired laser system delivers distance measurements with sub-millimeter accuracy
A new laser range-finding technique, inspired by quantum physics, that can measure distances under strong solar background has been demonstrated by researchers...
'Rock clock' refines time measurement of Earth's early complex animal life
How can we measure time more than 500 million years into the past? A study recently published in Nature Communications by researchers at the University of Lausa...
Climate policies can reduce emissions from economic growth in wealthy nations
Scientists have debated for decades whether economies can continue to grow without increasing greenhouse gas emissions. A new study by a Penn State researcher h...
AI model improves flood forecasting with higher accuracy than current methods
New paired studies from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities show that machine learning can improve the prediction of floods. The studies, published in Water...
The cost of cold: Economics research links frozen crops to domestic violence
In December 2023, the Peruvian Andes were hit by a severe drought followed by a wave of nighttime freezing temperatures. The "cold shock" didn't just wither cro...