(a) Theoretical model of the diamond block used in the MD simulations, where vacancies are confined to the central region. (b) Normalized pair radial distribution function, g(r), for pristine diamond…
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Verification framework uncovers safety lapses in open-source self-driving system
A simulated traffic scenario from the experiments with Autoware, where a red car in the adjacent lane cuts into the path of the autonomous vehicle. Credit: Duong Dinh Tran from…
More can be done to prevent common type of stroke, say experts
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Subarachnoid hemorrhage, the third most common type of stroke, accounting for 5–10% of all cases, could be drastically reduced worldwide through health and lifestyle changes, according…
Why People Trust Those Who Grew Up With Less
Summary: New research reveals that people are more likely to trust others who grew up in lower-income households than those from privileged backgrounds. Across multiple experiments, participants consistently showed greater…
When lightning bolts collide, do they unleash powerful gamma-ray flashes?
The most powerful explosions in the known universe come from what are known as gamma-ray bursts — though they may not sound particularly exciting, scientists usually speak about these incredible…
How abortion laws focusing on fetal viability miss the mark on women’s experiences
During the 2024 presidential campaign, politicians and their surrogates repeatedly raised concerns about abortion later in pregnancy. The topic grabbed media attention and continues to inspire strong emotions, but most…
Brain Activity Linked to Implicit Suicidal Thoughts
Summary: For the first time in Veterans, researchers have identified brain regions activated during subconscious associations between the self and suicide-related concepts using the Suicide Implicit Association Test (S-IAT). These…
Brazil seeks early deals on contentious issues at Bonn climate talks
The Brazilian diplomats presiding over the COP30 climate summit in November have said they want an “early harvest” at June’s mid-year climate negotiations in Bonn, aiming to secure agreements on…
Quantum simulator realizes strongly interacting Mott-Meissner phases in bosonic flux ladders
Schematic of the experimental setup, showing the flux ladder geometry, where each plaquette of a ladder is threaded by a homogeneous magnetic flux of pi/2. In the Mott-Meissner phase, one…
