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Rice University researchers developed magnetoARPES to directly observe time-reversal symmetry breaking in a kagome superconductor, offering new insight into unconventional superconductivity.
A new experimental technique called magnetoARPES has provided the first direct momentum-space evidence of time-reversal symmetry.
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Researchers Ravi David Nath and Claire Nicole Bedbrook place African killifish under continuous behavioral surveillance to track movement patterns across their lifespan, finding that activity levels in young adults may serve as an early predictor of longevity.
HealthDaily movement and sleep patterns can predict lifespan with striking accuracyHannah Shavit-Weiner
Gut bacterium linked to greater muscle strength, with mouse experiments showing it can directly increase grip strength and muscle fiber size.
HealthScientists discover a gut bacteria linked to greater muscle strength in humansMac Oliveau
Field experiments show diverse plant communities release richer odor signals, and fewer species can disrupt the chemical cues ecosystems rely on.
Green ImpactScientists discover the invisible scent language of plantsRebecca Shavit
Jonathan Calvert (left) is lead author of the research. David Borton (right) is the senior author.
HealthElectrical stimulation can restore ability to move limbs after spinal cord injuryJoshua Shavit
Close-up view of the top of the sample transfer box (top door open), showing that the lithium dendrite was transferred using a micromanipulator tip (a sharp silver needle) from the brown copper transmission electron microscopy grids to the Rice micromechanical devices (silver blocks), ready for subsequent testing and characterization.
Green ImpactHard truth: Here’s the reason most lithium-ion batteries failShy Cohen
After losing three family members in a rink shooting, Rhode Island hockey player Colin Dorgan scored a double-overtime winner.
Good NewsThe game-winning goal that lifted a hockey team and community from tragedyAmyn Bhai
A new study finds people can detect buried objects through dry sand before contact, revealing an overlooked extension of the human sense of touch.
HealthScientists discover that humans have a hidden ‘seventh sense’Rebecca Shavit
A 28-pound electric motor now produces over 1,000 horsepower, setting a new power-density record in EV propulsion.
Green ImpactNew 28-pound electric motor out-powers a Tesla Model S PlaidJoshua Shavit
A realistic depiction of a free-floating gas giant planet and its Earth-like moon.
SpaceHydrogen atmospheres could keep exomoons habitable for billions of yearsJoseph Shavit
A Cleveland Clinic study of nearly 8,000 patients finds that stopping semaglutide or tirzepatide leads to far less weight regain than clinical trials suggested.
HealthCleveland Clinic study reveals what happens when patients stop taking GLP-1 drugsMac Oliveau
Study of 6,594 solar twins suggests the Sun migrated outward from the Milky Way’s center 4–6 billion years ago.
SpaceThe Sun could be one of thousands of solar twins moving through the Milky WayJoshua Shavit
Research suggests humans may be biologically wired for music, with musical abilities appearing in infancy and across cultures.
HealthHumans are born musical, study findsRebecca Shavit
Study finds European hedgehogs hear ultrasound, raising hopes for sound devices that could keep them away from cars.
DiscoveriesOxford researchers find ultrasound could help save hedgehogsHannah Shavit-Weiner
Study finds social pressure and peer behavior strongly influence sports betting among young adults during major events like March Madness.
DiscoveriesMarch Madness: Why sports betting is booming among young adultsAmyn Bhai
Scientists discover the first neutron star–black hole merger with an eccentric orbit, reshaping theories of how these systems form.
SpaceAstronomers discover the first neutron star–black hole merger with an eccentric orbitJoseph Shavit
Prebiotic inulin eased knee osteoarthritis pain and improved grip strength in a new University of Nottingham trial.
HealthDaily fiber supplement relieves arthritis pain, study findsMac Oliveau