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Science News for January 3, 2026


Contrasting effects of straw returning on maize diseases and pests

Autumn straw returning reduces airborne diseases like northern leaf blight by 12.24%, while spring returning is more effective against soil-borne ear rot. The optimal depth for soil-borne pest control is 45 cm, with a combination of full-amount and autumn returning being most beneficial for yield.

SourceHigher Education Press·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 3, 2026

HALIMA: Anovel Hybrid Array for nuclear structure research

HALIMA, a hybrid array for lifetime measurement of neutron-rich nuclei at IMP, enables precise sub-nanosecond measurements using the four-fold FF/β-Ge-LaBr <sub>3 </sub>(Ce)-LaBr <sub>3 </sub>(Ce) coincidence technique. The system reduces Compton continuums and enhances selectivity via fission fragments implantation.

SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 3, 2026
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Why some brains switch gears more efficiently than others

Researchers analyzed brain connectivity data to understand how the brain integrates fast and slow signals. They found that differences in neural timescales across individuals vary in their cognitive abilities.

SourceRutgers University·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 3, 2026