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Researchers have discovered quantum oscillations inside an insulating material, overturning long-held assumptions. Their work at the National Magnetic Field Laboratory suggests that the effect originates in the material's bulk rather than its surface ...

A team at the University of Stuttgart has engineered a compact short-pulse laser that achieves up to 80% efficiency--far surpassing current models. Their new multipass design reuses light within a small crystal, combining power and precision in a ...

Scientists found that DNA's phosphate groups can direct chemical reactions to make the correct mirror-image form of drug molecules. This breakthrough simplifies chiral drug production, reducing waste and energy use. Using a new "PS scanning" method, ...

Sertraline (Zoloft) may relieve emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety within two weeks, while physical side effects stabilize later. The research highlights how antidepressants can act on specific symptom networks rather than uniformly across ...

A revolutionary eDNA test detects endangered hammerhead sharks using genetic traces left in seawater, eliminating the need to capture or even see them. This powerful tool could finally uncover where these elusive species still survive, and help ...

New research shows that the superior colliculus, a primitive brain region, can independently interpret visual information. This challenges long-held beliefs that only the cortex handles such complex computations. The discovery highlights how ancient ...

Researchers have identified special immune cells in the brain that help slow Alzheimer's. These microglia work to reduce inflammation and block the spread of harmful proteins. They appear to protect memory and brain health, offering a promising new . ...

Aalto University scientists have created a laser-based treatment that uses gentle heat to stop the progression of dry macular degeneration. The approach stimulates the eye's natural cleanup and repair systems to protect against blindness.

A decade-long review by George Mason University researchers reveals growing evidence that neonicotinoid insecticides--the world's most widely used class of pesticides--may harm male reproductive health. The findings, based on 21 animal studies, show ...

New research suggests the COVID-19 vaccine could help children with eczema stay healthier overall. Vaccinated kids had lower rates of infections and allergies, including asthma and rhinitis, compared with unvaccinated peers. Experts believe the ...