The EU’s Erasmus+ grant scheme is to be reopened to UK students for the first time since Brexit.
From the 2027–28 academic year, university and further education students, as well as apprentices, adult learners and youth workers, in the…
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Team shatters 3D nanofabrication limits with meta-optics
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) engineers and scientists, in collaboration with Stanford University, have demonstrated a breakthrough 3D nanofabrication approach that transforms two-photon lithography (TPL) from a slow, lab-scale…
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Electric Shark Repellent: A Safer Swim Solution
This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore.
It’s safe to say that most people do not want to get up close and personal with a shark when they take a dip in the ocean. Finding ways to deter…
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As gambling addiction spreads, one scientist’s work reveals timely insights
Arriving at a 1987 Gamblers Anonymous event in Dallas, Chris Anderson was at a low point. After years of losing money on high-risk stock option trades, his mental health had deteriorated and he had filed for bankruptcy. Fed up with the…
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UK's worst-case climate risks laid bare for lawmakers
British policymakers planning for climate change now have detailed worst-case scenarios at their disposal, filling a gap that left the UK unprepared for extreme outcomes.
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The gear meant to protect firefighters may carry hidden dangers
A new study published on Dec. 16 in Environmental Science & Technology Letters reports that some firefighter protective gear contains brominated flame retardants, chemicals that may pose health risks to firefighters.
The research is the first…
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PFAS detection in 15 minutes: A sensor system for rapid on-site analysis
PFAS are forever chemicals that do not degrade in the environment. They enter soil and water, accumulate in plants, animals and humans, and can be harmful to health. The problem: Until now, detecting them has been complicated, expensive, and only…
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Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience
Warmer temperatures can supercharge storms. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Scientists are trained to be professional skeptics: to always judge the validity of a claim or finding on the basis of objective, empirical evidence. They are not cynics; they…
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Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch
The holiday season is often painted as an idyllic vision of rest, conjuring images of warm beverages and bountiful time with loved ones. But many people have trouble unwinding at this time of year. Why do the December holidays offer the…
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Archimedean screw inspires new way to encode chirality into magnetic materials
In physics and materials science, the term “spin chirality” refers to an asymmetry in the arrangement of spins (i.e., the intrinsic angular momentum of particles) in magnetic materials. This asymmetry can give rise to unique electronic and…
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