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  Villigen, Switzerland (SPX) May 26, 2025 An international research team led by the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI has measured the radius of the nucleus of muonic helium-3 with unprecedented precision. The results are an important stress test for theories and future experiments in atomic physics. 1.97007 femtometre (quadrillionths of a metre): That's how unimaginably tiny the radius of the atomic nucleus of helium-3 is. This is the result of an experiment at PSI that has now been published in the journal Science. More than 40 researchers fr ... read more |
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Anthropic's Claude AI gets smarter -- and mischieviousSan Francisco (AFP) May 23, 2025 Anthropic launched its latest Claude generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models on Thursday, claiming to set new standards for reasoning but also building in safeguards against rogue behavior. ... more  
System lets robots identify an object's properties through handlingBoston MA (SPX) May 12, 2025 A human clearing junk out of an attic can often guess the contents of a box simply by picking it up and giving it a shake, without the need to see what's inside. Researchers from MIT, Amazon Robotic ... more 
Glasgow Lab to Test Space-Bound 3D-Printed Materials for SafetyLondon, UK (SPX) May 14, 2025 A cutting-edge facility in Glasgow aims to address the risks associated with in-space 3D printing, a technology poised to transform how objects are manufactured in orbit. Researchers at the Universi ... more 
Robotic Dog Achieves Amphibious Mobility with Mammal-Inspired DesignSydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025 A team of researchers has developed an innovative amphibious robotic dog that can seamlessly navigate both land and water, drawing inspiration from the versatile movement capabilities of mammals. Th ... more |
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A new approach could fractionate crude oil using much less energyBoston MA (SPX) May 26, 2025 Separating crude oil into products such as gasoline, diesel, and heating oil is an energy-intensive process that accounts for about 6 percent of the world's CO2 emissions. Most of that energy goes i ... more |
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Hong Kong to open universities to more foreign students after US banHong Kong (AFP) May 24, 2025 Hong Kong has said it will open its universities to more international students, highlighting those affected by the US government's move this week to block Harvard from enrolling foreign nationals. ... more 
Atomic-Level Precision and Strong Oxidation Unite in GOALL-Epitaxy for Advanced Material GrowthSydney, Australia (SPX) May 15, 2025 Transition metal oxides are known for their diverse and strongly correlated electronic phases, such as high-temperature superconductivity, ferromagnetism, antiferromagnetism, and charge density wave ... more  
The surprising climate power of penguin pooWashington (AFP) May 22, 2025 Antarctica's icy wilderness is warming rapidly under the weight of human-driven climate change, yet a new study points to an unlikely ally in the fight to keep the continent cool: penguin poo. ... more  
UK retailer suspends Labubu toy sales amid safety fearsLondon (AFP) May 23, 2025 A retailer in the UK has suspended in-store sales of Labubu toys amid rising concerns over public safety and staff threats, following reports of global thefts and queue violence tied to the sought-after collectibles. ... more |
 
US power company to pay $82.5m for California wildfireLos Angeles, United States (AFP) May 23, 2025 One of California's largest utilities is to pay the US Forest Service $82.5 million for a wildfire that burned tens of thousands of acres (hectares) of woodland, the government said Friday. ... more  |
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MIT physicists discover a new type of superconductor that's also a magnetBoston MA (SPX) May 26, 2025 Magnets and superconductors go together like oil and water - or so scientists have thought. But a new finding by MIT physicists is challenging this century-old assumption. In a paper appearing ... more  
TEMPO molecule technique advances perovskite solar cell durability and efficiencyParis, France (SPX) May 26, 2025 A team of researchers has introduced a novel method to dramatically enhance the performance and stability of perovskite solar cells, overcoming a longstanding barrier to their widespread use. The ap ... more 
Trump signs orders to boost US nuclear energyWashington (AFP) May 23, 2025 President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders Friday to boost nuclear energy in the United States, including by rolling back regulatory processes on a still divisive technology. ... more 
Suriname president vows oil bonanza won't hit carbon-negative statusParamaribo, Suriname (AFP) May 23, 2025 Ahead of oil-rich Suriname's election, the country's president tells AFP that a looming energy windfall will not spell a shift away from climate-friendly policies. ... more |
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Rooftop solar with EV batteries could meet majority of Japan power demand Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 26, 2025 A new analysis by Tohoku University shows that combining rooftop solar panels with electric vehicle (EV) battery storage could fulfill up to 85% of Japan's electricity needs while cutting carbon emi ... more 
Ping pong bot returns shots with high-speed precisionBoston MA (SPX) May 12, 2025 MIT engineers are getting in on the robotic ping pong game with a powerful, lightweight design that returns shots with high-speed precision. The new table tennis bot comprises a multijointed r ... more  
A faster, more reliable method for simulating the plasmas used to make computer chipsPlainsboro NJ (SPX) May 26, 2025 Plasma - the electrically charged fourth state of matter - is at the heart of many important industrial processes, including those used to make computer chips and coat materials. Simulating those pl ... more
Cool science: Researchers craft tiny biological tools using frozen ethanolColumbia MO (SPX) May 21, 2025 Imagine drawing on something as delicate as a living cell - without damaging it. Researchers at the University of Missouri have made this groundbreaking discovery using an unexpected combination of ... more |
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Accelerating Mathematical Discovery with AI for Tomorrow's BreakthroughsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 Math has long been the engine behind countless technological advancements, but the path to groundbreaking mathematical insights has traditionally been slow and labor-intensive, often taking years or ... more  
Only a Tiny Fraction of Deep Seafloor Mapped Over Seven DecadesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 In a significant new study published in Science Advances, researchers from the Ocean Discovery League have revealed that less than 0.001% of the deep seafloor has been visually observed in over 70 y ... more  
Dismayed Chinese students ponder prospects after Trump Harvard banBeijing (AFP) May 23, 2025 Dismayed Chinese students feared for their international futures on Friday after US President Donald Trump revoked Harvard University's right to enrol foreign nationals. ... more 
Stocks bounce after Treasury-led sell-offHong Kong (AFP) May 23, 2025 Equities mostly rose Friday following the previous day's US bond-fuelled sell-off with traders tracking a slight pullback in Treasury yields as Donald Trump's signature tax-cutting budget passed a key congressional vote. ... more |
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US tariff tensions test Southeast Asian leaders at regional summitKuala Lumpur (AFP) May 23, 2025 Southeast Asian leaders will express deep concern over US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz when they meet at a summit Monday, warning that the unilateral move posed huge challenges to economic growth and stability in the region, according to a draft statement seen by AFP. ... more |
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Rare earth production outside China 'major milestone'Bangkok (AFP) May 23, 2025 An Australian firm's production of a heavy rare earth, a first outside of China, is a "major milestone" in diversifying a critical supply chain dominated by Beijing, experts say. ... more 
The pioneering Vietnamese professor taught by French maths geniusHanoi (AFP) May 23, 2025 As American bombers flew overhead, pioneering professor Hoang Xuan Sinh completed her thesis by the light of a kerosene lamp in the Vietnamese jungle, with letters from French maths genius Alexandre Grothendieck as her only guidance. ... more 
Senior US, China diplomats hold phone callBeijing (AFP) May 23, 2025 Two senior diplomats from the United States and China held a phone call on Thursday to discuss "issues of mutual interest", according to official statements. ... more  
US Senate blocks California's electric vehicle mandateWashington (AFP) May 22, 2025 US senators on Thursday blocked California's landmark mandate phasing out gas-powered cars, dealing a blow to the state's move towards electric vehicles in a pointed rebuke of Democratic climate change policies. ... more |
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