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Scientists discover a hidden flaw that challenges 40 years of superconductor science
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Scientists discover a hidden flaw that challenges 40 years of superconductor science

A superconducting material studied for 40 years has turned out to be far more complex than scientists believed. Advanced 3D imaging revealed a hidden patchwork of crystal structures, with unusually wide boundaries that may weaken superconductivity. The discovery challenges decades of scientific assumptions and could explain why some superconductors outperform others.

📅 2026-10-25 02:19:07    •    ScienceDaily
Mediterranean diet may boost tiny proteins that protect the heart and brain
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Mediterranean diet may boost tiny proteins that protect the heart and brain

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new clue to why the Mediterranean diet is so good for the heart, brain, and healthy aging. Researchers at USC found that older adults who closely followed the diet had higher levels of two tiny proteins, humanin and SHMOOSE, produced by the mitochondria, the energy-producing structures inside cells. These proteins have been linked to protection against heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and age-related damage.

📅 2026-10-25 01:38:38    •    ScienceDaily
Who should have a say in which species are saved? The California condor offers lessons for a global biodiversity treaty
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Who should have a say in which species are saved? The California condor offers lessons for a global biodiversity treaty

In 1987, biologists captured the last free-flying condor to transfer it to captivity, and the largest flying North American bird species was officially declared extinct in the wild. Today, after decades of coordinated efforts and millions of dollars spent on captive breeding and reintroduction efforts, more than 300 condors have been restored to their natural environment.

📅 2026-10-25 00:00:01    •    Phys.org
Bell pepper colors reveal differences in sweetness, nutrients and ripeness
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Bell pepper colors reveal differences in sweetness, nutrients and ripeness

Raw, grilled, roasted, stuffed—there are many ways to enjoy bell peppers, also called capsicums, sweet peppers or paprika. Bell peppers originated in Central and South America and belong to the nightshade family along with tomatoes and eggplants.

📅 2026-10-24 21:00:07    •    Phys.org
Single X-ray pulse reveals plasma nanostructures across scales with one camera
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Single X-ray pulse reveals plasma nanostructures across scales with one camera

Understanding instabilities and turbulence in plasmas is one of the key challenges across a wide range of plasma research fields, including nuclear fusion, astrophysics and laser-plasma physics. In plasmas, slight disturbances can grow due to instabilities, and energy is transferred between structures of various sizes due to turbulence. These phenomena give rise to structures ranging from very small to large, which significantly influence the overall motion and energy flow of the plasma.

📅 2026-10-24 19:00:06    •    Phys.org
How flare ribbons reveal hidden solar explosions on the sun
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How flare ribbons reveal hidden solar explosions on the sun

Many topics in astronomy and astrophysics are esoteric. There's not much of a relationship between something like the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way and the life of a regular person going about their business. But the sun is different. Its presence in our lives is inescapable. Its behavior, especially its flaring, has an impact.

📅 2026-10-24 18:00:01    •    Phys.org
'One-positron cyclotron' could test a key prediction of the Standard Model
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'One-positron cyclotron' could test a key prediction of the Standard Model

The positron is the antimatter counterpart of the electron, identical in mass but carrying an equal and opposite electric charge. Like the electron, it also behaves like a tiny bar magnet, and according to a key prediction of the Standard Model of particle physics, its magnetic moment should be exactly equal and opposite to the electron's.

📅 2026-10-24 17:20:02    •    Phys.org
Newly identified protein pathway helps HIV stay hidden despite treatment
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Newly identified protein pathway helps HIV stay hidden despite treatment

Current HIV medicines are effective at suppressing the virus in the blood. However, HIV can remain "asleep" or dormant inside certain immune cells and in the brain. These hidden pockets of virus, called HIV reservoirs, are the main reason HIV cannot be cured with today's treatments.

📅 2026-10-24 16:00:01    •    Phys.org
Nanoscale alloy redesign tackles cold brittleness for potential deep-space and deep-sea applications
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Nanoscale alloy redesign tackles cold brittleness for potential deep-space and deep-sea applications

Metallic materials used in extremely cold environments must maintain high strength, ductility and fracture toughness to support applications in aerospace, clean energy, superconducting systems and deep-space exploration. However, traditional alloys often suffer performance degradation at ultralow temperatures because of the long-standing trade-off between strength, ductility and toughness. Although metals may become stronger at lower temperatures, they can also become more brittle and prone to fracture.

📅 2026-10-24 15:00:02    •    Phys.org
Could lowering high blood pressure be as simple as stimulating your ear?
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Could lowering high blood pressure be as simple as stimulating your ear?

A small device that gently stimulates nerves through the ear could offer a new way to tackle stubborn high blood pressure. In a clinical trial of 63 patients already taking medication, the treatment proved safe, easy to use at home, and well tolerated. Although it did not significantly outperform a placebo overall, patients with more severe hypertension showed promising reductions in blood pressure.

📅 2026-10-24 13:15:00    •    ScienceDaily