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Neutrinos may be the hidden force behind gold and platinum

September 23, 2025 0 Comments Albert Einstein, Black Holes, Cosmic Rays, Cosmology, Energy and Resources, Physics, Quantum Physics, Space Exploration

When two neutron stars collide, they unleash some of the most powerful forces in the universe, creating ripples in spacetime, showers of radiation, and even the building blocks of gold and platinum. Now, new simulations from Penn State and the University of Tennessee Knoxville reveal that elusive particles called neutrinos—able to shift between different “flavors”—play a crucial role in shaping what emerges from these cataclysmic events.

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NASA just confirmed its 6,000th alien world. Some are truly bizarre

September 23, 2025 0 Comments Astronomy, Extrasolar Planets, Galaxies, mercury, NASA, Space Exploration, Space Missions, Space Telescopes

NASA has confirmed 6,000 exoplanets, marking a major milestone in humanity’s quest to understand other worlds. From gas giants hugging their stars to planets covered in lava or clouds of gemstones, the diversity of discoveries is staggering. With upcoming missions like the Roman Space Telescope and the Habitable Worlds Observatory, scientists are getting closer to detecting Earth-like planets, and possibly signs of life.

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Scientists just made atoms talk to each other inside silicon chips

September 23, 2025 0 Comments Computer Science, Computers and Internet, Engineering and Construction, Mobile Computing, Physics, Spintronics, Spintronics Research, Telecommunications

Researchers at UNSW have found a way to make atomic nuclei communicate through electrons, allowing them to achieve entanglement at scales used in today’s computer chips. This breakthrough brings scalable, silicon-based quantum computing much closer to reality.

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This stunning X-ray advance could help detect cancer earlier

September 23, 2025 0 Comments Breast Cancer, Detectors, Energy and Resources, Medical Devices, Medical Technology, Optics, Osteoporosis, Personalized Medicine

Sandia scientists developed a new type of X-ray that uses patterned multi-metal targets to create colorized, high-resolution images. The technology promises sharper scans, better material detection, and transformative applications in security, manufacturing, and medicine.

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Strange new hybrid bird spotted in Texas backyard

September 23, 2025 0 Comments Air Quality, animals, Dolphins and Whales, Ecology, Mammals, New Species, Rainforests, Severe Weather

In Texas, biologists have documented an extraordinary bird — the natural hybrid offspring of a green jay and a blue jay. Once separated by millions of years of evolution and distinct ranges, the two species were brought together as climate change expanded their territories. A backyard birder’s photo led to the discovery, and after years of elusiveness, scientists confirmed the bird’s identity through genetic testing.

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Hidden gene trick lets ants smell with super precision

September 23, 2025 0 Comments Agriculture and Food, animals, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Epigenetics Research, Evolutionary Biology, Food and Agriculture, mice, New Species

Researchers uncovered how ants keep their powerful sense of smell clear: by using a genetic safeguard that silences surrounding receptor genes. This discovery not only solves a decades-old puzzle but also reveals how ants can rapidly evolve new olfactory abilities.

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Stunning fossil from the Gobi Desert rewrites dinosaur history

September 23, 2025 0 Comments Agriculture and Food, Ancient DNA, animals, Behavioral Science, Dinosaurs, Evolution, Fossils, New Species

A newly discovered fossil in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert has revealed the oldest and most complete pachycephalosaur ever found, offering a rare glimpse into the early evolution of these dome-headed dinosaurs. Named Zavacephale rinpoche, or “precious one,” this juvenile specimen dates back 108 million years, pushing the group’s fossil record back by 15 million years.

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Simple therapies outperform drugs for knee arthritis pain relief

September 23, 2025 0 Comments #039, amp, Arthritis, Diseases and Conditions, Fitness, Foot Health, Joint Health, Personalized Medicine, Pharmacology, s Healthcare, Today&amp

A sweeping analysis of nearly 10,000 patients reveals that knee braces, hydrotherapy, and exercise stand out as the most effective non-drug therapies for knee osteoarthritis. Unlike common pain medications that carry risks, these low-cost and accessible options reduce pain, improve mobility, and could shift treatment guidelines toward safer, drug-free approaches.

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Clear skin in a week with this breakthrough acne patch

September 23, 2025 0 Comments #039, amp, Controlled Substances, Diseases and Conditions, Obesity, Pain Control, Pharmacology, Pregnancy and Childbirth, s Healthcare, Today&amp, Workplace Health

Researchers have created a two-stage acne patch with tiny arrowhead-shaped spikes that deliver healing compounds directly under the skin. Trials showed pimples vanished in seven days, and the technology may expand to treat other conditions.

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New breath sensor detects diabetes quickly and easily

September 23, 2025 0 Comments Diet and Weight Loss, Diseases and Conditions, Down Syndrome, Fitness, Health Policy, Nutrition, Obesity, Pharmacology

Diabetes affects millions of Americans, and many don’t even realize they have it. Instead of relying on costly and time-consuming lab tests, scientists at Penn State have developed a breath sensor that can detect diabetes and prediabetes within minutes by measuring acetone levels. Built from laser-induced graphene and zinc oxide, the sensor is lightweight, inexpensive, and designed to overcome challenges like humidity in exhaled breath.