New research explains Kanazawa gold leaf’s brilliant texture
New research explains Kanazawa gold leaf becomes an ultrathin 0.1 micrometer sheet by room-temperature hammering that activates a non-octahedral slip system
Behavioral therapies prove equally effective for irritable bowel syndrome
A comprehensive new analysis of dozens of clinical trials has concluded that behavioral therapies are a highly effective treatment for…
Root chemistry governs the spread of antibiotic resistance to crops
Root exudates, notably flavonoids, govern the transfer of antibiotic resistance genes from manure-fertilized soils to crops, suggesting new ways to curb spread
SpaceX prepares for Monday Starship test flight
SpaceX readies Monday Starship test flight from Starbase in South Texas, an uncrewed suborbital mission to test reentry, boostback, and water splashdown
Google launches Gemini Enterprise suite to deploy AI agents across workplaces
Gemini Enterprise is Google’s unified AI platform for workplaces, featuring a no-code agent workbench and secure data connections to automate tasks at scale
Researchers program robots using simple rubber bands
Engineers have developed a robot that makes decisions and navigates its environment using a system of rubber bands and moving…
Nobel laureate John Martinis persists in quantum computer development
Decades after his foundational experiments helped launch a new technological era, California physicist John Martinis has been recognized with the…
Front-line CEO immersion, like Starbucks’ Narasimhan as a barista for half a day monthly, links leadership psychology to risk-taking and governance as a safeguard