Drone LiDAR reveals three unregistered Aboriginal rock shelters in Australia's rugged Blue Mountains
Simulations explore nuclear mitigation of asteroid threats
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers are developing three-dimensional simulations to examine how a nuclear device could be used to deflect or potentially disrupt an asteroid threatening Earth.
Quantum magic state cleanup cuts errors 40-fold in first successful hardware test
Qubits, the quantum equivalent of digital bits, are fragile and prone to errors. That makes building reliable quantum computers extremely difficult. One fix has been to use traditional magic state distillation, which filters out flaws, but it is extremely resource-intensive.
Salt crystals could hold clues to life beneath Enceladus
The ocean beneath Saturn
One AI model, trillions of variants: Breaking mass attacks on voice assistants
Imagine sitting in your home, listening to what you think is a run-of-the-mill advertisement or perhaps a piece of music you enjoy. But while you hum along, that audio file is sending a secret, malicious audio message
Global survey links financial hardship to lower trust in science
Poor access to health care, limited local influence over research priorities and an unequal distribution of scientific benefits are undermining public confidence in science, experts warn, following the release of a global trust survey.
Popular song lyrics express less emotion over time, analysis of 38K+ songs finds
New research from Michigan State University finds that popular music has gradually become less explicit about emotion and relationships
The single-player is just OK, but according to the players, that doesn't matter.
Team develops embodied robotic arm
A research team at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed an Embodied Sensorimotor Robotic Arm (EmArm) capable of whole-arm tactile sensing and adaptive manipulation. By embedding a soft optical tactile skin directly into a robotic skeleton and integrating it with a real-time decision-making algorithm, EmArm can perceive and analyze contact information across its upper and lower arms, enabling human-like tactile perception and adaptive object manipulation. The system can also distinguish between different touch interactions, such as tickling and patting, respond in real time and avoid obstacles through tactile feedback, opening new possibilities for the development of embodied intelligent robots.
Optical imaging links altered metabolism and oxygen use in Alzheimer
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16-year-old Ethan Yan wins $50,000 scholarship for AI leukaemia detection system
South Wales peatlands recorded signs of recovery after restoration work
How animal identifiability affects children
Naming a chicken and describing its favorite habits is enough to make preschoolers choose poultry less often. This effect translates into verbal declarations and actual meal choices, but food preferences still most often win over empathy, according to a new paper by researchers from SWPS University.
Black-bellied whistling ducks now breed in 90% of Texas counties
Astronomer leads global team on NASA mission to create unprecedented view of the early universe
A University of Missouri astronomer is leading a team of 130 researchers from 62 institutions
New 3D model reveals how shadows reshape chemistry in stellar nurseries
How do young stars reshape the clouds from which they are born? A new high-resolution 3D model developed by an international team led by Dr Brandt Gaches from the University of Duisburg-Essen shows how the uneven structure of stellar nurseries creates shadows that alter their chemistry and influence the infrared emission observed by the James Webb Space Telescope. The model has now been published in Astronomy
Sexual violence concepts launched online are spilling into the real world
Andrew Tate, a self-described misogynist and an online influencer with millions of followers, faces charges in several countries of allegedly causing physical harm, including rape and sex trafficking of women and girls.
New high-frequency method boosts 2D material readout for next-gen quantum computers
Quantum computers represent a next step in the fast-paced evolution of technology. Using quantum bits (qubits), they have the potential to run certain calculations exponentially faster than conventional computers. However, developing and fine-tuning quantum computers requires an enormous number of repetitive tests. To accelerate quantum technology development, we need a method that can read quantum states at ultrafast speeds.
Sunlight gives biodiesel byproduct a second life as hydrogen and valuable chemicals
Australian researchers and international collaborators have demonstrated a solar-driven approach to convert glycerol, a low-value byproduct of biodiesel production, into hydrogen and higher-value chemicals. Using advanced techniques at the Australian Synchrotron, they revealed how the catalyst changed while it was working.
A highway instead of a racetrack: Strong coupling of light and sound in an optical fiber
For the first time, scientists have achieved strong coupling between light and long-lived acoustic vibrations in an optical fiber. Optical fibers are used in both classical telecommunications and quantum communication and could serve not only as connections between computing nodes but also as quantum processors themselves in the future. The results, published in Nature Physics, pave the way for new technologies in quantum signal processing.
Infrared light overcomes mirror coating obstacle in gravitational wave detector upgrades
Researchers have developed and tested a new locking method for gravitational wave detectors that will advance the discovery of distant black holes and neutron stars colliding.
First comprehensive Mars soil classification offers framework for exploration and future farming
A Ph.D. student at the University of Sydney has produced the first comprehensive classification system and map of Martian soils, creating a new framework that could help scientists compare landscapes across the Red Planet and identify promising locations for future exploration, habitation and food production.
Researchers already know that humans have a tendency to use egocentric anchoring
USGS tests drones to track invasive Burmese pythons across Floridas Everglades
US Rep proposes bill to give video game buyers
There are still significant hurdles ahead, both technical and legislative.
New alloy design strategy combines strength and ductility by timing hardening mechanisms
Structural metals used in engineering projects are expected to have both high strength and high ductility: the ability to withstand heavy loads and deform before failure. Achieving both of these properties at the same time, however, is challenging.
Light and ultrasound reveal renewable routes to compounds for pharmaceutical research
Sustainable packaging is only the beginning. What a medicine is made from
Researchers used the European XFEL to create X-ray flashes that were not only extremely short but also reached record intensity for this type of pulse. The researchers focused the X-rays to an area roughly 100,000 times smaller than the cross section of a typical human hair. This concentrated the X-ray light into a tiny but extremely powerful spot. The method could enable detailed studies of how electrons behave in atoms and molecules and, in the long term, could even allow researchers to control electrons during chemical reactions. The team has now published the results of the experiment, carried out in April 2026, in the journal Optica.
Researchers at Nottingham Trent University have developed room-temperature liquids containing chemical elements that produce distinctive patterns of light. They say the materials could provide a flexible new approach to optical tagging and anti-counterfeiting, while being compatible with existing processing and printing technologies.
A distant supercluster of galaxies points to self-interacting dark matter
Seven billion light-years from Earth, there is an unexpected cluster of galaxies. It has two regions in the process of colliding with each other with a combined mass of more than two quadrillion solar masses. Given its mass, the distant cluster has been nicknamed El Gordo, the Fat One. What makes it unusual is that it
NASA satellites observe historic 2026 El Ni
A phenomenon rarer than a solar eclipse and more powerful than any single storm system is unfolding this fall, and NASA is tracking it closely.
Isro completes Gaganyaan crew & service module separation tests
Tiny molecular changes, big microparticle deformation
Materials that change their shape upon exposure to light are attracting growing interest in applications such as soft robotics, microscale actuators and smart materials. However, the connection between molecular-level structural changes and larger-scale deformation remains incompletely understood.
Why exposure to firearm suicide may not mean safer gun storage
Knowing someone who died by firearm suicide is associated with greater recognition of suicide risk, but may not lead to safer storage practices, according to a Rutgers study published in Psychiatry Research.
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Whales take different routes but still reach dinner on time
Some travelers take the scenic route. Others step on the gas and head straight for the destination. New research suggests southern right whales do much the same when crossing the Southern Ocean.
Changing how you think about time could help you accomplish year-end goals: Q
The way time is described can shape everything from our motivation to our decision-making, according to new research from behavioral scientist Dr. Deepak Sirwani, an assistant professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business. The study is published in the Journal of Marketing Research.
Israeli digital ad agency caught serving first in-the-wild zero-click spyware
Discover-Tech's zero-click technique, dubbed AdFection, installed spyware on the phones of targets around the world
Transferable chemical prediction approach may help reduce trial and error
Chemical predictions can help prevent unwanted reactions or improve the efficacy of industrial processes, among other applications, but predicting how chemicals interact can be costly and time-consuming
ICO reprimands Metropolitan Police over use of shadow IT
Officers and other staff were using an unapproved third-party platform to share data on suspected shoplifters
Resistance to change has 12 different drivers, new measurement tool reveals
Almost all change is difficult: adapting your lifestyle, a reorganization at work, or starting to use gender-neutral language. When behavioral change is required, resistance is therefore often encountered. As a result, it can sometimes take a long time for a change to be accepted
Canadian student Ji-Hong Wu patents an air piano that turns gestures into music
Have agents, copilots, and chatbots made life harder?
AI was meant to lighten the load and help workers carry out tasks without having to learn new skills in reality, that's not quite what happened
13-year-old helps invent a shoe that generates electricity to power GPS tracking
Performance under pressure: A new perspective on why we fail
The decisive penalty kick in a final, match point in tennis or the last attempt in a competition: When a lot is at stake, even a well-practiced performance can suddenly break down. Yet pressure does not necessarily impair performance. Some people perform at their best precisely in the moments that matter most. Existing accounts can only partly explain why.
Control Resonant is Remedy's Fastest-Selling Game After Crossing 1 Million Sales
Remedy Entertainment's latest game, Control Resonant, has sold over 1 million copies worldwide within three weeks of its launch. The studio says it is the fastest-selling game in its 31-year history, marking a strong start for its first self-published release of
WhatsApp Tests New Android UI With Circular Tab Indicator for Bottom Navigation Bar
WhatsApp is continuing to reshape its Android interface, with a fresh tweak now being tested for the app
The virtues of co-locating solar, battery energy storage
Optimal combination depends not just on the duration but also time of power delivery
AgriPV: Up above the ground so high
Photo-synergy. Integrating agrivoltaic into the PM-KUSUM 2.0 scheme is one way to add solar capacity without eating up farmland
ALMM List-II triggers 98% plunge in Chinese cell exports to India
Policy mandates, local capacity reshape IndiaChina photovoltaic trade as a massive solar decoupling gets underway
Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for October 16, 2026: Get Access to the Latest In-game Loot
Embark on a gaming journey with Garena Free Fire MAX, a title that has become a staple in the Indian gaming community, especially after the ban of its predecessor. This battle royale game, known for its stunning graphics and engaging gameplay,
Activision Says GTA 6 Will Drive More Players to COD Modern Warfare 4, Here Is Why
Think about all the major games launching in November this year. Apart from GTA 6, we doubt there is any other name that comes to your mind. And that
Meet 17-year-old Illaria Liedtke, who used magnets to reduce brain cell stress in a lab
How a Ludhiana teenager is bringing pollinators and inclusive green spaces together
Meet the New York students who designed concrete that detects and repairs its own cracks
New spectroscopy method enables direct comparisons of nuclear sizes across heavy elements
The size of a nucleus (nuclear charge radius) is an important physical quantity that reflects the arrangement of protons and neutrons within the nucleus. Particularly in deformed nuclei, such as those of rare-earth elements, examining changes in the charge radius can deepen our understanding of nuclear structure and nuclear deformation.
Lunar fault maps reveal how much the moon is shrinking
A new study of young tectonic landforms on the moon offers the most detailed estimate yet of how much the moon has contracted as its interior gradually cooled over time.
African American young adults favor family support when it comes to caring for older adults
A study led by Nekehia Quashie, an assistant professor of public health in the University of Rhode Island
First bacterial galactose oxidase expands toolkit for greener drug and food ingredient production
To produce pharmaceuticals, food ingredients, and flavors and fragrances, it is often necessary to oxidize alcohols. In conventional chemistry, this transformation typically relies on harsh oxidants and elevated temperatures and generates toxic waste.
Electron density check offers better starting point for chemistry
New materials and catalysts have the potential to transform everything from food production and medicine to batteries and stainless steel. Computer simulations help scientists narrow down promising candidates before testing them in a lab, but those simulations can be unreliable, especially for molecules that contain multiple metals.
Silicon qubits surpass 99.99% gate fidelity while operating three at once
Silicon spin qubits are a promising platform for building scalable quantum computers as they are compatible with the semiconductor manufacturing technologies used to produce today
New cyber threat to water systems exposes limits of encryption
University of British Columbia researchers have uncovered a vulnerability that could allow hackers to target and disrupt critical infrastructure such as water treatment plants and energy grids without needing to break into a facility
AI turns scrap impurities into useful ingredients for stronger recycled iron
About 2 billion metric tons of metal are produced worldwide every year to meet the demands of industry, infrastructure and the energy sector. Much of this production still relies on primary raw materials, contributing to an estimated 40% of industrial greenhouse gas emissions and 10% of global energy consumption. Increasing the use of recycled metals could significantly reduce the environmental impact of metal production while also lowering dependence on imports of scarce and strategically critical raw materials.
Fingerprint authentication uses ultrasound without storing biometric information as digital data
A research team has developed a new biometric authentication technology that can identify users without storing their fingerprint information as digital data. The study is published in Nature Sensors.
Six lessons to improve leadership opportunities for women with disability
Employers must do more to remove the barriers preventing women with disability from progressing into leadership, according to a new report from People with Disability Australia (PWDA), the national disability rights and advocacy organization. Researchers identify six lessons to help drive change.
How did Mars get its moons? Japan
The Earth got its moon when a small planet collided with our planet more than 4 billion years ago. This impact hurled molten rock into space, which eventually coalesced to form the satellite we can see every night from across our planet.
Cleaning a giant ship: Roomba-like robots walk on magnetic feet to scrub giant ships
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Study reveals how young adults
Earlier this fall, researchers Sara Kalucza (Department of Sociology) and Anna Baranowska-Rataj (Center for Demographic and Aging Research, CEDAR) at Ume
Americans who trust science and reason more than their churches
A flash of light opens a new route to efficient, lightweight semiconductors
Researchers have developed two new organic semiconductor materials using a light-driven chemical reaction. The paper is published in Chemistry
Laser pulses bring order to a quantum material
Physicists at Auburn University have used flashes of laser light to bring order to tiny electrically charged
Rocket Lab announces another delay for its medium-lift Neutron rocket
Rocket Lab announced the Neutron rocket in 2021, aiming for a first flight in 2024.
WHO urges action on lead poisoning dangers
The World Health Organization on Thursday told countries to do more to prevent lead exposure, with hundreds of millions of children affected worldwide.
India Needs Quantum-Safe Digital Security Standards: MeitY Panel
A MeitY expert panel called for national standards to protect digital certificates and signatures from emerging quantum computing threats.
Denmark Open: Treesa-Gayatri reach quarters, Srikkanth's valiant fight in vain
Denmark Open: Treesa-Gayatri reach quarters, Srikkanth's valiant fight in vain
Persistent Systems Q2 profit falls 25.4% to 351 crore; revenue up 30.3%
Persistent Systems reported a 25.4% fall in Q2 profit to Rs 351 crore, even as revenue rose 30.3% to Rs 4,664 crore; operating margin narrowed to 15% from 16.3%
Acer Magnetic MagSafe Phone Mount Buy for $20 (Reg. $30) What we love There are a lot of metal surfaces everywhere we go each day, and if you have a place where youd like to quickly add MagSafe, this accessory makes it easy to do. This can work on a golf cart, a wide variety of gym equipment, refrigerators, and the list goes on. more
Gambhiraopet SI attached to AR Headquarters, departmental inquiry ordered into allegations
SC holds conversion does not automatically grant quota benefits
A Bench held that a member of a Backward Hindu community does not automatically become a member of a notified Backward Muslim community merely by going through the act of conversion
AI helps detect media bias, informing voters and news consumers
In 2024, a collaborative Penn venture introduced a more objective way for people to examine how different outlets cover the same events and ultimately decide how they perceive and use information shared in the media. The Media Bias Detector, conceived in Penn
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