Superconductivity offers new insights into quantum material MnBi₂Te₄

China’s ‘Thousand Sails’ joins Starlink as the latest mega-satellite constellation in orbit

The first batch of Thousand Sails satellites head to orbit. Credit: CNSA With “Thousand Sails,” China joins the race to fill up Low Earth Orbit with mega-satellite constellations. It’s getting…

European Central Bank holds back plan to boost climate finance for Africa, Latam

The African and Inter-American Development Banks want assets channelled through them so they can get more from the money The European Central Bank (ECB) is standing in the way of…

Youth Face Rising Risks of Harassment and Exploitation in the Metaverse

Summary: A new study reveals that youth are vulnerable to various forms of harm in the metaverse, including bullying, harassment, and sexual exploitation. Using data from over 5,000 U.S. teens,…

Social Media Verification Drives Polarization and Echo Chambers

Summary: A new study shows that X’s verification system, which gives verified users priority in algorithms, can increase polarization and trigger the formation of echo chambers. Researchers used computational modeling…

Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking your helpful bacteria

Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved – and often sugar-fueled – tradition of Halloween. From jack-o’-lanterns glowing on…

Gartner Reveals Its Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2025

The gurus at Gartner released their list of top 10 strategic technology trends to watch in 2025 on Monday — a list heavily influenced by artificial intelligence. “This year’s top…

Hearing loss linked to increased Parkinson’s risk in veterans

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Oregon Health & Science University-led researchers have found a correlative link between hearing loss and the development of Parkinson’s disease (PD). They find the risk of…

Robots learn to perceive objects using acoustic vibrations

Credit: Duke University Imagine sitting in a dark movie theater wondering just how much soda is left in your oversized cup. Rather than prying off the cap and looking, you…

43rd International Symposium on Physics in Collisi

The International Symposium on Physics in Collision (PIC) is a conference series that began in 1981 in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. The program of the symposium is composed of invited talks…