Using Nuclear Shapes to Study How Particles Flow in Collisions Between Light Ions

The Science    Newswise — Physicists are searching for signs that even the smallest high-energy nuclear collisions can create a hot, dense state of matter known as the quark-gluon plasma (QGP). These small…

Territorial conflict may explain male primates’ large size

It’s a game of monkey mean, monkey grew. Territorial tension may be behind the size of male primates. In many primate species, males have evolved to be bigger than their…

From Ghost Particle to Cosmic Messenger

Newswise — By 1970, fourteen years after Los Alamos scientists first proved the existence of the neutrino, they knew something was amiss: an underground neutrino experiment built inside the Homestake…

Imperial purple cloth discovered in Roman infant burials in York

Archaeologists and chemists from the University of York have identified traces of rare imperial purple dye on textile remains recovered from Roman infant burials in York, offering fresh insight into…

Map of Brain Histamine System Links Molecule to ADHD and Depression

Summary: Researchers developed the first multiscale map of the brain’s histamine system, spanning from genetics to behavior. While histamine is famously linked to allergies, this study highlights its critical, often-overlooked…

NASA’s Psyche asteroid probe will fly within 3,000 miles of Mars on May 15: Here’s what to expect

NASA’s asteroid-bound Psyche mission is headed for an encounter with Mars on Friday (May 15). The spacecraft, which is on its way to an asteroid also called Psyche, will come…

Rare Bronze Age neck rings unearthed near Norrköping

Archaeologists working near Norrköping have uncovered two exceptionally rare Bronze Age neck rings buried inside an ancient grave, a discovery experts say may be unique in Sweden. The bronze rings,…

First Real-Time Brain-Controlled Hearing Device

Summary: Researchers provided the first direct evidence that brain-controlled technology can help listeners isolate a single voice in a crowded environment. The study demonstrates a system that acts as a…

Decoding the Metabolic Roots of Bipolar Disorder

Summary: While Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Bipolar Disorder (BD) share overlapping symptoms, a novel study reveals distinct biological pathways for each. The research is the first to identify a…

They really launched this tiny spacecraft (Well, sort of.) photo of the day for May 11, 2026

This tiny capsule was just shot out of a gun at over 2,600 mph (4,200 kph). While miniature, this space capsule is no toy. It’s part of a rigorous testing…