Physicists have successfully simulated the Aharonov-Bohm effect in a lattice gauge theory using a hybrid quantum system. The experiment demonstrates the potential of hybrid quantum architectures for simulating fundamental interactions that are difficult to tackle classically.
Researchers create 3D light fields to excite electrons into previously inaccessible quantum states, opening up new avenues for investigating chiral structures and controlling light-matter interactions. This approach could lead to advances in chiral sensing and molecular chirality studies.
A simplified cosmological model shows that decoherence can suppress quantum tunnelling, trapping fields in the vacuum state. The environment's influence on the field's dynamics and cosmic expansion determines the initial choice of vacuum.
Researchers developed an AI framework that can represent complex three-dimensional hydraulic conductivity fields more efficiently and use monitoring data to improve predictions of PFOA movement in groundwater. The framework, VA-LSGAN, compressed complex fields into a smaller set of variables while preserving important spatial patterns.
A Yale-led study reveals that farmers in the Mississippi River Basin are storing more carbon dioxide in the soil than they are emitting when adding limestone to their fields, a practice known as 'liming'. This finding has major implications for agricultural soil management and suggests that enhanced weathering may deserve renewed atten...
Research reveals that positive electric fields better understand the plant's physiological network, promoting growth and improving photosynthetic efficiency. The study found that +HVEF enhanced stomatal conductance, increased chlorophyll content, and activated key photosynthetic enzymes.
Research finds that wildflower strips and organic farming increase biodiversity by 20-30% and profits in wheat fields by 150% compared to conventional farming, with organic farming being the most profitable
A groundbreaking study reveals that electron spin influences chemical reactions at surfaces, and controlling spin orientation with magnetic fields can dramatically change reaction rates. The study demonstrates the potential for spin-based control of surface chemistry, opening up new possibilities for selective catalysis and reactivity.
Researchers found that students with lower grades and test scores are overrepresented in male-majority fields, while LGBTQ+ students are underrepresented. The study suggests that social norms and institutional environments may be contributing to these gaps.
The 13th Heidelberg Laureate Forum brings together 200 young researchers in mathematics and computer science with 21 distinguished laureates, including 2026 Fields Medal and Abel Prize winners. The event features a range of lectures, panel discussions, and a 'Next Gen Session' for young researchers to showcase their work.
A team from Tokyo Metropolitan University developed a system to test magnetohydrodynamic aerobraking for spacecraft reentry. They successfully generated strong magnetic fields using an electromagnet, exceeding previous results with permanent magnets.
Researchers have provided the first experimental evidence that strong magnetic fields surrounding active stars can completely suppress coronal mass ejections. This discovery helps explain why CMEs are rarely observed on stars other than the Sun.
Researchers from NUS and Los Alamos National Laboratory have discovered that Samarium-based nickelates can regain superconducting ability under strong magnetic fields. This reentrant superconductivity persists beyond 60 tesla, a significant breakthrough for practical superconducting technologies.
Irrigated mountain hayfields act as large filtration systems, reducing nutrient concentrations in runoff and improving water quality. This study found that voluntary adoption of best management practices can effectively mitigate the impacts of agricultural nutrient use in mountain meadow hay systems.
Researchers have developed a mechanism for tunable Landau quantization using imaginary pseudo-electric and real pseudo-magnetic fields. This interplay enlarges Landau-level spacing and enhances mode localization, opening new avenues for exploring quantum-Hall-like phenomena.
A new wearable electric-field device has been shown to slow the growth and spread of aggressive breast cancer in preclinical models. The technology uses low-intensity electric fields that interact with cancer cells in a controlled way, reducing tumor growth and increasing immune responses.
A study proposes an operational framework combining machine learning models with Sentinel-2 data to estimate agricultural drought conditions in irrigated and non-irrigated maize fields. Deep Neural Network (DNN) achieved the best performance, showing higher prediction accuracy and lower error metrics for non-irrigated fields.
Four top mathematicians, Yu Deng, John Pardon, Jacob Tsimerman and Hong Wang, receive the prestigious Fields Medal for outstanding achievements in various areas of mathematics. Their work has significant implications for computer science, geometry, algebraic geometry, and quantum physics.
Researchers at Science Tokyo develop a Ramsey-based magnetometer that overcomes thermal limitations, enabling close-proximity detection of weak biomagnetic signals. The sensor achieves high sensitivity and safe operation near biological tissue.
A study led by Jennifer Fields found that collagen peptide supplements improved bone turnover in female runners, increasing markers of bone formation and decreasing inflammation. This pilot study suggests that four weeks of supplementation is sufficient to move biomarkers towards more favorable bone health.
Researchers have successfully controlled individual molecule spins using electrical signals, opening up new prospects for fast and compact quantum components. This approach enables precise control of quantum-mechanical states without the limitations of magnetic fields.
A two-year field study shows that biochar-derived from rice straw improves soil health and crop resilience to saline-sodic stress. Biochar enhances nitrogen metabolism, increases yield, and reduces oxidative stress, making it a promising strategy for sustainable rice production in salt-affected regions.
Researchers found that local electric fields exert influence on neurons via ephaptic coupling, which helps explain variations in brain activity even within the same task. The study suggests that manipulating these electric fields could be a potential therapeutic approach for improving brain function in disease.
Researchers have developed micro-flowers that focus applied magnetic fields into central regions, increasing local field strength and enabling imaging of previously inaccessible systems. This innovation expands the range of applications for nanoscale magnetic microscopy, including spintronics and nanometric materials.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have created a technique to create precise 3D maps of electric and magnetic fields close to the surface of chips. This allows for better optimization and testing of chip materials for quantum applications.
The International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) 2026 will take place in Philadelphia from July 23 to July 30, featuring the announcement of Fields Medals and top talks on cutting-edge developments in mathematics. The conference will also explore the impact of artificial intelligence on mathematics.
Researchers measured wind speeds on seven hot, Jupiter-like exoplanets and found that magnetic fields govern the winds. The team's findings provide the strongest evidence yet of magnetism on planets outside our Solar System.
Researchers found strong magnetic fields on ultra-hot Jupiters, similar to those in our Solar System. The presence of these fields could affect planetary climates and potentially create dramatic aurorae displays.
A new five-year field study suggests that pairing annual biochar amendment with water-saving irrigation can reduce methane emissions from paddy fields. Continuous biochar use maintained and strengthened methane mitigation over time, while a one-time application's effect weakened.
Researchers discovered that immune cells in a pigeon's liver can sense the Earth's magnetic field, providing an internal compass. This discovery sheds light on how birds navigate long distances and could have implications for other animals and humans.
The study reveals widespread GenAI use among students, with higher adoption in STEM fields and notable differences across disciplines. The findings raise concerns about unequal access to AI tools and literacy, highlighting the need for reforms tailored to individual disciplines.
A new method combines holographic optical tweezers with AC electric fields to pre-align and trap nanowires with improved stability and efficiency. This hybrid approach enables predictable, programmable movement, turning random motion into controlled assembly tasks.
A pilot study discovered over 100 different algae species in German farmland, with blue-green and green algae prevalent during summer, and yellow-green algae during spring and autumn. The research highlights the importance of soil algae in maintaining soil health and fertility.
High-powered lasers can vaporize a solid target, creating plasma that rapidly expands and generates strong magnetic fields. The team derived a simple threshold criterion to predict plasma magnetization for given laser and target parameters.
A research team led by Professor Denver Li Danfeng has discovered a magnetic-field-induced 're-entrant' superconductivity phenomenon in infinite-layer nickelate superconductors. This finding challenges the conventional understanding that magnetic fields suppress superconductivity and opens up new directions for exploring unconventional...
Researchers developed strongly polarizable nanodomains in lead-free Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-based ceramics, achieving a record-high energy storage density of 6.11 J/cm³ and an impressive efficiency of 86% at moderate electric fields. The optimized composition uniquely achieves both high energy storage performance and efficiency.
Researchers propose two physical embedding solutions to improve machine learning force fields' accuracy and stability in organic systems. The first method uses adaptive bond length sampling, effectively covering high-energy bond length regions prone to simulation collapse. The second method employs top-down model correction using physi...
Astronomers using astroseismology have found that massive stars' rotation rates decrease with age, but a new study suggests this may not be the case. The research team used 3D simulations to investigate how magnetic fields affect rotation inside massive stars, revealing that some configurations can spin the core up.
Researchers at KAUST have discovered that depleted oil fields can be used to store hydrogen in a safe and efficient manner. This method involves incorporating hydrogen into carbon-based molecules called Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHCs), which can then be stored underground and extracted to recover residual oil.
Researchers at ISTA team present theoretical evidence that magnetic fields in stars can persist through all stages of evolution, emerging as 'fossil fields' at the surfaces of older remnants. This discovery sheds new light on our understanding of stellar magnetism and its relation to starquakes.
Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz successfully trapped both electrons and heavy calcium ions in the same apparatus using a new dual-frequency Paul trap. The technology has the potential to synthesize antihydrogen by capturing antiprotons and positrons simultaneously.
A recent study combines two modelling approaches to capture the seismicity associated with land uplift and earthquake swarms in the Phlegraean Fields. The model explains long-term trends in earthquake activity by combining changes in stress within the Earth's crust with friction behaviour of geological faults.
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have discovered new large-scale waves moving deep inside the Sun, driven by magnetic fields far below the surface. These waves provide a unique window into the Sun's interior and help scientists study its magnetic field formation and evolution over time.
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a new material design that enables superconductivity to operate at higher temperatures and withstand strong magnetic fields. This breakthrough could pave the way for far more energy-efficient electronics and quantum technologies.
A team from Tokyo Metropolitan University successfully detects laser-assisted electron scattering using circularly polarized light, shedding light on atomic scale helicity and its impact on electron-matter interaction. The signal agrees with theory, but further work is needed to improve detection efficiency and accuracy.
Wataru Takeda has completely solved the polynomial analogue of the long-standing Brocard–Ramanujan problem, a breakthrough 150 years after its original proposal. The study resolves the problem for polynomials over finite fields and was published in the journal Finite Fields and Their Applications.
Researchers develop novel method to manipulate cell structures using weak magnetic fields and isotopes, bridging structural biology, biophysics, and quantum biology. This work offers a potential new strategy for stabilizing damaged brain proteins, typical of neurodegenerative diseases.
Ngô Bảo Châu, Fields Medal recipient, joins HKU's Department of Mathematics in June 2026, advancing mathematics and interdisciplinary research. The mathematician's work on the Langlands Programme has far-reaching implications for number theory and representation theory.
Research investigates the influence of strong laser fields on nuclear decay lifetimes, altering nuclear structure and properties. This study provides valuable insights into laser-nucleus interactions and holds promise for applications in the nuclear energy sector.
A team of scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has identified a new mechanism to describe the generation of large-scale magnetic fields. They found that steady velocity gradients are key to creating ordered, large-scale field structures, resolving a long-standing issue in understanding how these fields are generated.
Researchers visualized how light is transformed inside a chiral metasurface in both real space and real-time, achieving nanometer spatial resolution and femtosecond temporal resolution. The team found that the asymmetric near fields are a genuine signature of the chiral geometry.
A Simon Fraser University researcher believes his team's new research may bring them closer to cracking the Hubble tension, a decades-old question about the universe's expansion rate. The theory centers on primordial magnetic fields, which could have accelerated recombination and affected the value of the Hubble constant.
Theoretical study reveals that low-frequency lasers significantly enhance fusion efficiency, increasing tunneling probabilities and bridging the gap between low-temperature and high-temperature conditions. The study provides a unified framework for analyzing laser-assisted fusion across different laser frequencies and intensities.
A study analyzing millions of biomedical and life science articles reveals that female-authored articles spend longer under review than comparable male-authored articles across most fields. The disparity underscores the ongoing issue of women's underrepresentation in academia, particularly in STEMM fields.
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University found that only 0.2% of used PCFs are washed into rivers, while 28% end up back on beaches near direct drainage points. The study highlights a significant 'sink' in the global circulation of plastics and sheds light on the complex transport of microplastics.
Researchers found that reionization-driven turbulence can power the turbulent dynamo, amplifying weak magnetic fields over time. This mechanism relies on established physics rather than exotic particles or forces, explaining the origin of intergalactic magnetic fields.
Researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University create a new machining method that combines laser and magnetic fields to machine advanced materials like high-entropy alloys. The dual-field approach produces smoother surfaces, reduced damage, and improved material removal rates.
A study found that biodegradable plastic films increase the formation of smaller, thinner film-like fragments in soil microorganisms, promoting efficient degradation and altering microbial community composition. Microbial gene sequencing revealed changes in functional genes and genus distributions related to polymers' degradation.
PeerJ expands its scope to encompass research in Chemistry, Materials Science, and some fields of Engineering. The expanded scope allows for greater collaboration across disciplines, with new opportunities for authors.
A recent study found that residual plastic film in cotton fields accumulates over time, transforming into microplastics. The amount of microplastics increases with the amount of residual film, but exceeds a threshold of 160-200 kg·ha−1, triggering an acceleration phase.