Rural New Zealand drinking water shows high nitrate levels
A comprehensive national survey of rural drinking water in New Zealand has revealed widespread nitrate contamination, with the highest levels…
Month: October 2025
New two-step method controls WS₂ epitaxy growth
A new method provides precise, layer-by-layer control over the growth of tungsten disulfide (WS₂), a two-dimensional material with significant potential…
Tiny satellite tracks star collisions and advances telescope design
SmallSats, weighing 12–180 kg, hunt faint kilonova flashes from neutron-star mergers using single-element, athermal optics to enable precise, rapid sky imaging
Physicists achieve time-varying strong coupling in a magnonic system
In a significant advance for wave manipulation and information processing, a team of physicists has successfully demonstrated a method for…
Cobalt blue pigment repurposed as a catalyst for CO₂ recycling
A multilayer cobalt phthalocyanine catalyst on conductive carbon converts CO2 to CO with high selectivity and stability, after AI-guided screening of 220 candidates
Frog saunas and butterfly puddles transform gardens into wildlife refuges
Backyard gardeners are creating vital sanctuaries for local wildlife using simple, do-it-yourself installations that provide warmth, water, and nutrients. These…
Alibaba Cloud and Nvidia partner to accelerate physical AI development
Alibaba Cloud and Nvidia partner to accelerate Physical AI by integrating Nvidia’s stack into Alibaba’s Platform for AI, while expanding its global data centers
Scientists identify stem cells that build new tooth roots and jaw bone
Researchers have pinpointed two distinct types of stem cells responsible for creating the foundational structures of teeth, a discovery that…
Repeated stress alters brain reward systems heightening addiction risk
Repeated stress reshapes the brain’s reward system, dampening prefrontal activity and boosting VTA signals, heightening addiction risk in Ole Miss research
Familiarity drives success for new companies
Familiarity drives startup success, as the mere-exposure effect makes investors and customers trust a consistent brand, with 82% preferring familiar brands