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Elites wield huge influence over deepening polarization—now we can tell exactly how much

Political systems become polarized when internal unity within groups strengthens and the divide between them deepens. As polarization intensifies, societal tensions can grow, making it difficult to find compromises. The intensity of polarization has been […]

Q&A: Euclid mission’s quest to reveal hidden patterns of cosmic evolution

The European Space Agency’s Euclid mission—designed to map the geometry of the dark universe with unprecedented precision—continues to deliver its first scientific insights. The Euclid Consortium has published a fresh set of seven scientific papers […]

Enhanced phase-shifting technique captures 3D shapes of moving objects with high precision

Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo have developed a neural-network-based 3D imaging technique that can precisely measure moving objects—a task long considered extremely challenging for conventional optical systems.This post was originally published on this […]

Cutting energy demand could be the cheapest, most efficient route to net zero, UK research says

Reducing the U.K.’s energy demand could help the country reach its net zero target faster and at half the cost compared to relying mainly on supply-side technologies, according to new research by energy experts.This post […]

NASA’s Roman could bring new waves of information on galaxy’s stars

A team of researchers has confirmed stars ring loud and clear in a “key” that will harmonize well with the science goals and capabilities of NASA’s upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.This post was originally […]

Building a sustainable metals infrastructure: NIST report highlights key strategies

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a report identifying strategies for developing a more efficient, sustainable and resilient U.S. metals processing infrastructure, where metals are used and reused more efficiently throughout […]

NASA’s X-59 completes first flight, prepares for more flight testing

After years of design, development, and testing, NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took to the skies for the first time Oct. 28, marking a historic moment for the field of aeronautics research and the […]

Astronomers spot ‘first stars’ billions of years after they were supposed to die

Over the course of billions of years, the universe has steadily been evolving. Thanks to the expansion of the universe, we are able to “see” back in time to watch that evolution, almost from the […]

Engineers repurpose a mosquito proboscis to create a 3D printing nozzle

When it comes to innovation, engineers have long proved to be brilliant copycats, drawing inspiration directly from nature. But now some scientists are moving beyond simple imitation to incorporating natural materials into their designs. Stuck […]

Chinese telescope captures 155 high-frequency bursts from fast radio burst 20240114A

Using the Tianma Radio Telescope (TMRT), researchers from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences conducted 66 simultaneous dual‑frequency (2.25 GHz/8.60 GHz) observations of the fast radio burst FRB 20240114A over […]