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Researchers used thermal effective theory to uncover universal patterns in quantum entanglement across all dimensions. Credit: Stock Scientists uncovered universal laws of entanglement in any dimension. The results strengthen links between particle physics, quantum theory, and gravity. A group of theoretical physicists has shown that quantum entanglement obeys universal principles in every dimension by applying thermal effective theory. Their findings …

“We just couldn’t believe how weird it was and how unlike any other dinosaur, or indeed any other animal we know of, alive or extinct,” said Richard Butler, project co-lead and a paleontologist at the University of Birmingham in England. The chance to see and study the Spicomellus fossils was “spine-tingling,” said Butler. It wasn’t just those involved in the …

Asteroid Ryugu is proving to be one of the most scientifically valuable time capsules in the solar system. A recent study of microscopic grains collected from Ryugu by Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft found the tiny space rock harbors minerals that formed long before Earth itself — minerals that have been preserved in pristine condition for billions of years. Using cutting-edge X-ray …

Scientists have found that twisting structures in DNA long mistaken for knots are actually something else entirely. Inside cells, DNA gets twisted, copied, and pulled apart. The twists can influence how genes function, affecting which are switched on and when. Studying how DNA responds to stress can help scientists better understand how genes are controlled, how the molecule is organized, …

Scientists in Canada discovered that gut microbes fuel liver dysfunction, but stopping this process at its source dramatically improved metabolic health in mice. Credit: Shutterstock Gut microbes produce D-lactate that worsens metabolism. A trap for it restores healthier blood sugar and liver function. A group of Canadian researchers has identified an unexpected way to lower blood sugar and protect the …

A simple change in walking style may help people with knee osteoarthritis reduce pain and protect their joints. Researchers found that personalized gait retraining rivaled medication in effectiveness, opening the door to a new kind of treatment. Credit: Stock A new study led by a Utah engineering professor shows that gait retraining can reduce pain and slow cartilage damage. Almost …

An artistic interpretation of the new catalytic material performing a reaction to split water. Credit: Jin Huang and Siyuan Zuo Scientists used a nanoparticle “megalibrary” to uncover a low-cost, high-performing alternative to iridium, unlocking a faster path to affordable hydrogen energy. The Search for Iridium Alternatives For years, scientists across the globe have been working to replace iridium, a precious …

A team of scientists from Korea and Japan has discovered a new type of crystal that can “breathe” — releasing and absorbing oxygen repeatedly at relatively low temperatures. This unique ability could transform the way we develop clean energy technologies, including fuel cells, energy-saving windows, and smart thermal devices. The newly developed material is a special kind of metal oxide …

Being given a medical diagnosis can itself bring relief from pain—even when it doesn’t lead to treatment, experts say. Psychiatrists from James Madison University and Case Western Reserve University say that putting a label on a problem can make symptoms easier to bear, a phenomenon they have dubbed the ‘Rumpelstiltskin Effect’.  The name comes from the fairy tale character whose …

Scientists discover protein that turns young brains old  Boing Boing Aging brains could ‘become’ younger when key protein is decreased  Fox News Targeting iron-associated protein Ftl1 in the brain of old mice improves age-related cognitive impairment  Nature Scientists just found a protein that reverses brain aging  ScienceDaily This Protein Slows the Aging Brain, and We Know How to Counter It  UC San Francisco Source link