Steve Jobs wrote a check to Radio Shack in 1976. Now it’s up for auction

Credit: cottonbro studio from Pexels It’s a pristine piece of Silicon Valley history—and it comes with a famous autograph. A check that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs made out to Radio…

Physics behind unusual behavior of stars’ super flares discovered

Combined antibiotics more effective against Lyme disease: Study

The study findings could pave the way for improved Lyme disease treatments, particularly in persistent cases, said lead researcher Monica Embers, PhD, associate professor of microbiology and immunology. Credit: Paula…

Study offers correction for better calculations for the magnetic properties of neodymium compounds

Two-system model combines desalination and energy storage

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Cornell engineers have refined a model that not only cultivates green energy, but also desalinates ocean water for large, drought-stricken coastal populations. By pumping seawater to…

Brain Stimulation Enhances Memory in Schizophrenia Patients

Summary: A new study suggests that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve aspects of prospective memory in individuals with schizophrenia. The trial compared 50 schizophrenia patients, split between active…

Luttinger’s theorem at the core of topological matter

Luttinger’s theorem relates a Fermi liquid’s particle density to the volume of its Fermi surface. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain In 1960, Joaquin Luttinger introduced a universal statement that relates…

As fossil fuel phase-out gathers steam, resistance builds

Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Turkey are among the most vocal opponents of a decision at Cop28 to phase out coal, oil and gas Saudi Arabia is one of the strongest…

Childhood Stress Linked to Adult Depression

Summary: A new study reveals a connection between negative life events (NLE) in childhood and a higher likelihood of developing depression in young adulthood. This research, involving 321 participants, showed…

A novel microscope operates on the quantum state of single electrons

Artistic illustration of the integration of electron spin resonance in atomic force microscopy. The white structure at the bottom represents a single molecule, the arrows its spin quantum state and…