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Physics Chemistry

New Photonics-Based Gravimeter Uses Gravito-Optic Effect for Moving Platforms

Researchers at the University of Wollongong have successfully demonstrated a new photonics-based solid-state gravimeter utilizing the gravito-optic effect to measure Earth's gravity. This optical fibre sensing system eliminates the need for traditional test masses, paving the way for highly accurate gravity mapping on moving platforms....

Mar 16, 2026 24

Inventions Discoveries

First Direct Observation of Hybridization-Wave Electronic Order in a Kondo Lattice

Researchers have achieved the first direct observation of a hybridization-wave electronic order in a van der Waals Kondo lattice. This breakthrough in the layered material 6R-TaS2 validates a long-standing theoretical prediction in quantum physics....

Mar 16, 2026 18

Astronomy & Earth

Totimorphic Structures: The Reprogrammable Materials Shaping Future Space Missions

Researchers have unveiled a computational framework for continuously reprogramming Totimorphic structures - zero-stiffness mechanical lattices - to autonomously adapt their physical and optical properties for deep space applications. Authored by Dominik Dold and colleagues, the research demonstrates how these materials could enable self-configuring space telescope mirrors....

Mar 16, 2026 26

Energy Sources

Lithium-Doped Catalyst Achieves 99% Efficiency in Seawater Propylene Epoxidation

Researchers have developed a highly efficient method for electrochemical propylene epoxidation from seawater, achieving a near-perfect 99.0% Faradaic efficiency. By incorporating lithium into cobalt oxide catalysts, the team successfully synthesized propylene oxide using renewable resources....

Mar 16, 2026 29

Physics Chemistry

Quantum Computing in Chemistry May Not Be the Industry's 'Killer App' After All

Quantum computing in chemistry has long been hailed as the technology's killer app, but new research suggests its practical use for molecular calculations may be severely limited....

Mar 12, 2026 30

Inventions Discoveries

Scientists Activate GPR133 Receptor to Reverse Osteoporosis in Breakthrough Study

Researchers have successfully targeted the GPR133 cell receptor using a chemical called AP503 to stimulate bone-building cells. This breakthrough mechanism could potentially reverse the effects of osteoporosis....

Mar 12, 2026 19

Astronomy & Earth

NASA's Van Allen Probe A Makes Uncontrolled Reentry Over the Pacific

NASA's decommissioned Van Allen Probe A has made an uncontrolled reentry into Earth's atmosphere, driven down years ahead of schedule by intense solar activity....

Mar 12, 2026 18

Inventions Discoveries

Transforming Science: Comprehensive Survey Details the Rise of AI-Assisted Scientific Discovery

A newly updated 46-page academic survey reveals how large multimodal language models are fundamentally transforming the scientific lifecycle. The comprehensive study outlines five core areas where AI is reshaping research, while warning of emerging risks to scientific integrity....

Mar 09, 2026 39

Astronomy & Earth

Space-Time-Coding Metasurfaces Unlock High-Dimensional OAM Multiplexing

Space-time-coding metasurfaces are revolutionizing wireless communications by enabling high-dimensional multiplexing through a single, compact aperture. A newly published study introduces a dual-polarized asynchronous metasurface that manipulates orbital angular momentum to drastically increase data channels....

Mar 09, 2026 30

Energy Sources

New AI-Driven Hybrid Prediction System Enhances Wind Energy Forecasting

Researchers have developed a novel hybrid prediction system, ICEEMDAN-NCRBMO-AELM, to significantly improve the reliability of multi-seasonal wind power forecasting. This advancement addresses critical grid stability challenges caused by meteorological volatility....

Mar 09, 2026 14

Physics Chemistry

WisePanda AI Uses Physics-Driven Deep Learning to Restore Ancient Bamboo Slips

The WisePanda deep learning framework is revolutionizing archaeology by using physics-driven AI to reconstruct fragmented ancient bamboo slips....

Mar 06, 2026 27

Inventions Discoveries

SKANODEs: A New Framework for Interpretable Learning in Nonlinear Dynamics

The newly proposed Structured Kolmogorov-Arnold Neural ODEs (SKANODEs) framework is set to transform how researchers model complex physical systems by bridging the gap between deep learning accuracy and physical interpretability....

Mar 06, 2026 42

Astronomy & Earth

Astronomers Discover Record-Breaking 'Space Laser' 8 Billion Light-Years Away

Astronomers have detected the most distant and brightest gigamaser ever recorded, originating 7.82 billion light-years from Earth....

Mar 06, 2026 22

Energy Sources

Arevon Brings 430-MW Kelso Solar Project Online to Power Meta Data Centers

The 430-MW Kelso Solar Project by Arevon Energy has officially launched commercial operations in Missouri, supplying carbon-free power to Meta's regional data centers....

Mar 06, 2026 13

Astronomy & Earth

ESA's Juice Spacecraft Reveals New Data on Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

Fresh data from the European Space Agency's Juice spacecraft unveils the mysterious composition and trajectory of interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS....

Mar 02, 2026 27

Physics Chemistry

Light Mimics Quantum Hall Effect: A Historic Physics Breakthrough

For the first time, scientists have forced light to mimic the Nobel Prize-winning quantum Hall effect, opening new doors for quantum computing and metrology....

Mar 01, 2026 29

Inventions Discoveries

JWST Deepens Mystery of 'Super-Jupiters' in HR 8799 System

New data from the James Webb Space Telescope reveals unexpected hydrogen sulfide in the HR 8799 planetary system, challenging existing formation theories....

Mar 01, 2026 31

Astronomy & Earth

New Research Unlocks Ferroelectric Stability in Lead-Free Halide Perovskites via Lone Pair Engineering

A new study in Scientific Reports identifies lone pair localization as the key to stabilizing lead-free halide perovskites for sustainable optoelectronics....

Mar 01, 2026 21

Energy Sources

New AI Model Boosts Renewable Energy Forecasting Accuracy by 25%

Researchers have developed a new probabilistic machine learning model that improves day-ahead renewable energy forecasting by 25%, enhancing grid stability....

Mar 01, 2026 43

Energy Sources

New Transformer-XGBoost AI Model Achieves 99.46% Accuracy in Nuclear Fault Diagnosis

A newly published study reveals a hybrid Transformer-XGBoost AI model capable of diagnosing critical nuclear reactor faults with 99.46% accuracy, marking a significant leap in energy safety tech....

Feb 28, 2026 29

Astronomy & Earth

Deep Learning Breakthrough: AI Accurately Counts Atoms in Platinum Nanoclusters

Researchers have developed an interpretable deep learning framework to classify the atomicity of platinum nanoclusters in STEM images, achieving unprecedented accuracy....

Feb 27, 2026 37