Josephson junctions play a central role in modern physics and technology. They enable extremely precise measurements, define the international standard for electrical voltage, and serve as essential components inside many quantum computers….
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Are they really listening? Watch their blinks
Blinking is something people do automatically, much like breathing, without giving it much thought. While most scientific research on blinking has focused on eyesight, a new study from Concordia University explores a different connection. The…
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For teens, any cannabis use may have impact on emotional health and academic performance
Using marijuana just once or twice a month was associated with worse school performance and emotional distress for teens, according to a large national study of adolescents led by Ryan Sultán, an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at…
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Why shoppers buy fast fashion even if they disagree with it
Every December, many shoppers plan to buy fewer things and choose more sustainable options. Yet as the month goes on, spending rises and fast fashion becomes hard to resist. Christmas has become a moment when good intentions collide with…
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This fish-inspired filter removes over 99% of microplastics
Wastewater from washing machines is widely seen as a major source of microplastics — tiny plastic particles suspected of harming both people and animals. To help reduce that pollution, researchers at the University of Bonn have created a new…
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Single atom placement unlocks new path to durable green hydrogen catalysts
Researchers discover that embedding iridium atoms inside catalyst crystals instead of on the surface dramatically improves durability for green hydrogen production.
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Violence against women and girls: 4 key takeaways from a strategy that aims to change society
As the UK government launches its violence against women and girls strategy, the situation it is seeking to remedy makes for hard reading.
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Climate Models Got It Wrong: Plants Can’t Absorb As Much CO₂ As We Thought
Overestimated nitrogen availability has led climate models to exaggerate how much plant growth can offset rising CO2 levels. Rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are a major driver of climate change. At the same time, higher CO2…
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“We are living in times of great change” – I speak to AWS’ top AI minds to hear how it wants to open up agents (and building) to everyone
AI and agents were big focuses at AWS re:Invent 2025, with the cloud giant unveiling a host of new services and platforms to supercharge capabilities and encourage wider usage.
But with so much hype and speculation around the technology, how…
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Study shows humans can detect buried objects without touching
Scientists believe that humans have a hidden sense of touch, called “remote touch,” that extends beyond the nerves in our fingertips.
In new experiments, volunteers detected objects buried in sand without making contact – successfully…
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