Scientists from Penn State and Brown University have discovered that rocks once buried in ancient subduction zones hold vital clues for better predictions of how these zones behave between major earthquakes. This groundbreaking research has led to the development of a new model that can more accurately predict pressure solution activity in subduction zones. Published
Gas giant exoplanet WASP-69b has captured the attention of astronomers, this time because of the trail of gas it’s leaving behind – a tail that’s some seven times longer than the planet’s radius. This tail is being created as the atmosphere of WASP-69b gets stripped away, making it a fascinating celestial object to study. An
Posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) is a rare condition characterized by troubling issues with vision and spatial awareness. It involves difficulty judging distances, seeing movement, and recognizing objects. Recent research has shed new light on the close relationship between PCA and Alzheimer’s disease. These conditions share similar pathological changes in the brain, but the rarity of
Apple, the tech giant, has managed to break out of a yearlong sales slump with its strong performance during the holiday season. The company’s revenue growth in the October-December period signaled the end of four consecutive quarters of declining sales. However, while Apple’s latest results show promise, there are concerns about its ability to maintain
Governments and businesses have been putting excessive faith in the future removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, rather than focusing on urgently reducing emissions and transitioning away from fossil fuels. New research published in Science highlights the dangers of this approach, revealing an incomplete understanding of the detrimental consequences of carbon dioxide removal
In recent years, the development of organic semiconductors has gained significant attention in the scientific community. Unlike conventional rigid semiconductors based on silicon, organic molecules have the potential to be flexible, ductile, and lightweight, opening up new possibilities for designing semiconductor devices. Chemists at RIKEN have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field by developing
Experimental research conducted by a joint team from Los Alamos National Laboratory and D-Wave Quantum Systems has shed light on the paradoxical role of fluctuations in inducing magnetic ordering on a network of qubits. In their study, the team aimed to understand the behavior of quantum systems by exploiting a dense network of interconnected qubits.
In recent years, the field of cinematography has been revolutionized by advancements in drone technology and camera systems. These developments have enabled filmmakers to capture scenes from unique angles and in higher resolutions than ever before. One such innovation is CineMPC, a fully autonomous cinematographic system developed by researchers at the University of Zaragoza and
Financial strain can have an immense impact on an individual’s overall well-being. Recent research conducted by scientists at University College London (UCL) and Kings College in the United Kingdom has revealed that stress caused by financial difficulties is closely connected to long-term changes in key health markers. This nationally representative study is unique as it
Geoscientists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges the conventional explanation for how continents formed. According to a study published in Nature Communications, these researchers propose a new origin story that does not involve plate tectonics or any external factors. Instead, they argue that the continents developed solely through internal geological forces within oceanic
The field of photonic integrated circuits is rapidly advancing, with a focus on miniaturizing photonic elements and integrating them into chips that can carry out calculations using photons instead of electrons. Silicon-based photonics is a promising area that has applications in data centers, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and more. This technology offers significant improvements in
The advancements in autonomous driving technology have brought us closer to a future where our cars drive themselves. However, with these advancements come new challenges and concerns. A team of engineers at Duke University has recently developed a system called “MadRadar” that can manipulate automotive radar sensors, raising serious security issues for autonomous vehicles. This