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New research opens avenues for more efficient and stable blue OLED displays
Phys.org - 13 Feb 2024 12:00
New research from scientists at Durham University reveals an unexpected pathway toward brighter, more efficient, and more stable blue organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
Terahertz spatiotemporal wave synthesis in random systems
Phys.org - 13 Feb 2024 17:24
A research team has developed a new technique that enables precise spatiotemporal control of terahertz waves as they pass through disordered materials.
Brazilian flea toad may be the world's smallest vertebrate
New Scientist - 13 Feb 2024 13:00
Male Brachycephalus pulex frogs are so small that two of them can sit side by side on a pinky nail
Spectacularly preserved Roman-age egg still has its yolk and whites
Live Science - 13 Feb 2024 23:45
The egg-citing object may be the oldest unintentionally preserved egg ever found.
April 8 solar eclipse: 5 spectacular sights to watch for during totality
Live Science - 13 Feb 2024 23:03
From "diamond rings" to Baily's beads, here's what to look for during the brief darkness in the day within the path of totality on April 8.
Nicotine's Influence on Reward and Aversion
Neuroscience News - 13 Feb 2024 22:37
A new study delves into how nicotine influences the brain, revealing its complex effects on areas related to reward and aversion. Focusing on the medial habenula, researchers found its activity varies significantly with ...
Where to buy your solar eclipse glasses before the April 8 total eclipse
Live Science - 13 Feb 2024 20:56
It's time to buy some safe, high-quality eclipse glasses before the April 8 total solar eclipse in North America. Just make sure you're buying from an approved vendor.
AI Is Everywhere--Including Countless Applications You've Likely Never Heard Of
Singularity Hub - 13 Feb 2024 20:46
Artificial intelligence is seemingly everywhere. Right now, generative AI in particular--tools like Midjourney, ChatGPT, Gemini (previously Bard), and others--is at the peak of hype. But as an academic discipline, AI has...
How to take control of your dreams to boost learning and creativity
New Scientist - 13 Feb 2024 18:00
Dream engineers are developing technologies that can help you sleep more soundly and use your nighttime hours to your advantage - but there could also be a dark side
Researchers solve a foundational problem in transmitting quantum information
Phys.org - 13 Feb 2024 17:17
Future quantum electronics will differ substantially from conventional electronics. Whereas memory in the latter is stored as binary digits, the former is stored as qubits, which can take many forms, such as entrapped el...
Bizarre jellyfish with bright red cross for a stomach discovered in volcanic caldera off Japan
Live Science - 13 Feb 2024 17:12
Newly described species of jellyfish with a red cross inside its translucent body is only found in the Sumisu caldera over 2,500 feet beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean.
Study Debunks Preterm Birth-Autism Link
Neuroscience News - 13 Feb 2024 17:09
A new study challenges the controversial notion that preterm births contribute to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) development. Researchers analyzed over 114,000 deliveries in Israel from 2005-2017, finding no significant ...
Scientists may have accidentally found mystery magma reservoir in volcanoless region of Alaska
Live Science - 13 Feb 2024 16:58
While tracking seismic activity on Denali, scientists stumbled upon an anomaly that could indicate the presence of magma.
Dinosaurs dominated our planet not because of their massive size or fearsome teeth -- but thanks to the way they walked
Live Science - 13 Feb 2024 16:48
Dinosaurs may have ruled Earth for over 160 million years because the way they walked gave them a big advantage during the drying climate of the Triassic.
Satellite beamed power from space to Earth for the first time ever
New Scientist - 13 Feb 2024 16:47
If we are ever going to have a solar power station in space, we will need to be able to transmit power from orbit - a feat that has now been achieved
Childhood Bullying Increases Mental Health Risk in Teens
Neuroscience News - 13 Feb 2024 16:39
Childhood bullying can lead to significant distrust in others among young teenagers, greatly increasing their risk of serious mental health problems by adulthood. Analyzing data from 10,000 UK children over nearly two de...
Greetings from the island of enhanced stability: The quest for the limit of the periodic table
Phys.org - 13 Feb 2024 16:30
Since the turn of the century, six new chemical elements have been discovered and subsequently added to the periodic table of elements, the very icon of chemistry. These new elements have high atomic numbers up to 118 an...
Breakthrough in predicting chaotic outcomes in three-body systems
Phys.org - 13 Feb 2024 16:08
A new study has unveiled a significant advancement in chaos theory, introducing a flux-based statistical theory that predicts chaotic outcomes in non-hierarchical three-body systems. This breakthrough holds practical imp...
Optical invention mirrors the image processing power of a human eye
Phys.org - 13 Feb 2024 16:01
On a cold, sunny day, you're driving on a rural road, surrounded by snow-covered fields. In an instant, your eyes process the scene, picking out individual objects to focus on--a stop sign, a barn--while the rest of the ...
Astronomy observation instrument used to uncover internal structure of atomic nuclei
Phys.org - 13 Feb 2024 16:00
A group of researchers has used equipment originally intended for astronomy observation to capture transformations in the nuclear structure of atomic nuclei, reports a new study in Scientific Reports.
Small dogs are more likely to have an extra row of teeth like sharks
New Scientist - 13 Feb 2024 16:00
Some pet dogs retain their baby teeth, creating two rows that resemble the mouth of a shark. A new analysis shows that the condition is more prevalent in smaller breeds and obese dogs
Einstein's predictions mean rare 'gravitational lasers' could exist throughout the universe, new paper claims
Live Science - 13 Feb 2024 15:00
A new study combining two of Albert Einstein's famous predictions suggests that ripples in space-time can combine into 'gravitational lasers', firing out of black holes in random directions across the cosmos.