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Phonon lasers are used to trap and levitate nanoparticles in the lab of Nick Vamivakas, the Marie C. Wilson and Joseph C. Wilson Professor of Optical Physics at the University of Rochester. Credit: University of Rochester / J. Adam Fenster
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Sound Laser Can Measure Gravity with Unprecedented Precision

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Studies conducted by a team from the University of Rochester and the Rochester Institute of Technology led to the development of a new type of phonon-based laser that promises to measure gravity with…

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One of the M-band images of Io’s lava lakes captured by Juno. Credit – NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/ASI/INAF/JIRAM/MSSS
Space

Io’s Thermal Emission Estimates May Be Underestimated

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

A recent study suggests that estimates of thermal emission from Io, one of Jupiter’s moons, may be drastically underestimated. The research, which uses data from NASA’s Juno spacecraft and the Jupiter InfraRed Auroral…

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Amino acid may reduce damage caused by Alzheimer’s, study suggests
Health

Amino acid may reduce damage caused by Alzheimer’s, study suggests

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

A study published in the journal Neurochemistry International suggests that arginine, a common and low-cost amino acid, may offer a new approach to combating Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at Kindai University found that arginine…

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Greenland’s ice is now melting more intensely, rapidly, and frequently than ever before—and the worst may still be ahead.
Environment

Greenland ice melt has increased sixfold, worrying scientists.

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

A study conducted by the University of Barcelona reveals that the melting of Greenland’s ice sheet is occurring at an unprecedented rate, with extreme events becoming more frequent and intense. Since 1990, meltwater…

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Creatine fuels your body’s energy system, helping both muscles and the brain perform at their best during intense activities. Beyond sports, scientists are exploring its surprising potential for mental health and diseases—but it’s not a magic solution.
Health

Study reveals hidden potential of creatine beyond muscle gains

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Recent studies have been investigating the properties of creatine, a compound often associated with enhanced physical performance but which shows a broader range of benefits for health and brain function. Creatine, naturally produced…

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Using a technique called multi-slice electron ptychography (MEP), researchers scan a nanoscale electron probe across a material and measure the resulting electron diffraction patterns. The overlapping regions can be used to reconstruct a 3D scan of the material’s atomic structure. Image: Courtesy of the researchers
Tech

MIT scientists reveal hidden structure of mysterious technological material

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Studies conducted by researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have revealed the three-dimensional structure of ferroelectric relaxors, materials that play a crucial role in various technologies such as ultrasound and sonar systems….

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Solar-powered technology could soon turn plastic waste into clean fuel—tackling pollution and energy in a single bold move.
Blog

Scientists convert plastic waste into clean hydrogen using sunlight

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Recent research indicates that it is possible to convert plastic waste into clean fuels, such as hydrogen, using sunlight. This innovative approach aims to simultaneously address the problems of plastic pollution and the…

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Plant seeds respond to the sounds of rain, study reveals
Nature

Plant seeds respond to the sounds of rain, study reveals

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

A study conducted by MIT engineers reveals that rice seeds are able to perceive vibrations generated by falling raindrops and respond to them by waking from dormancy and initiating germination. The research provides…

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Use of the medication Ozempic linked to reduced risk of depression and anxiety
Health

Use of the medication Ozempic linked to reduced risk of depression and anxiety

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Studies indicate that GLP-1–class medications, such as semaglutide, used to treat diabetes and support weight loss, may offer significant mental health benefits. Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, the Karolinska Institutet in…

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Study Reveals Evolution Has Used the Same Genes for 120 Million Years
Nature

Study Reveals Evolution Has Used the Same Genes for 120 Million Years

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

A study conducted by an international team of researchers, led by the University of York and the Wellcome Sanger Institute, reveals that butterflies and moths, despite their evolutionary distance, have shared the same…

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