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Physicists Advance Nuclear Clock Development with Thorium-229
University of Nevada researchers demonstrated laser Mossbauer spectroscopy on Thorium-229 for the first time, enabling nuclear transition detection in opaque materials. This breakthrough, published in Nature, improves clock accuracy and aids dark matter searches and nuclear power studies.
Thin films reveal new quantum effects, opening research fields.
Solar Neutrinos Trigger Rare Atomic Reaction in Carbon-13
Oxford-led SNO+ experiment observed solar neutrinos causing a rare transformation in carbon-13 nuclei underground at SNOLAB. This first direct cross-section measurement at low energies advances neutrino physics and stellar fusion understanding.
Builds on 2015 Nobel-winning SNO research.
MSU Creates First Human Heart Organoid Modeling Atrial Fibrillation
Michigan State University developed heart organoids replicating A-fib, enabling arrhythmia studies and drug testing after 30 years without new therapies. Models reveal immune system's role in heart health and disease.
Supports precision medicine and transplant tissues.
Breakthrough Sensor Detects Individual Proteins and Cancer Cells
Northeastern University invented a belt-buckle-sized device using acoustic waves for nano-scale detection without miniaturization. Applications span quantum computing to precision medicine.
Funded by DARPA, promises decade-long development.
Promising NU-9 Drug Targets Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Northwestern's experimental NU-9, invented by Richard Silverman, enters ALS trials and shows Alzheimer's promise by addressing disease mechanisms. Collaboration with William Klein tailors it for multiple conditions.
Top podcast episode highlights its potential.
NASA Releases Advanced MAGE Space Weather Model
NASA's Center for Geospace Storms launched the Multiscale Atmosphere-Geospace Environment model for supercomputing space weather predictions. Enhances geospace storm forecasting.
Publicly available for research.
Physics World Announces Top 10 Breakthroughs of 2025
Breakthroughs cover quantum sensing, planetary science, medical physics, and 2D materials, shortlisted for Breakthrough of the Year on December 18. Podcast discusses implications across physics.
Supported by Reports on Progress in Physics.
First Radio Detection of Rare Type Ibn Supernova
NSF's Very Large Array captured radio signals from a Type Ibn supernova, revealing massive star's mass loss before explosion. Uncovers stellar death secrets.
First such observation.
Bioluminescence Enables Safe Brain Imaging Tool
Brown University developed bioluminescent neuroscience tools for nervous system light response, aiding brain imaging studies. Goals include disseminating accessible methods.
Focuses on light-making cells.
TRAPPIST-1e Planet's Methane Signals Spark Atmosphere Debate
Faint methane detections on Earth-sized exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e may indicate atmosphere or stellar contamination, per recent analysis. Scientists investigate habitability clues.
Heightens exoplanet mystery.
CRISPR Drug Screen Identifies DNA Repair Modulators
Researchers screened 7,000 FDA-approved drugs in stem cells to find DNA double-strand break modulators via CRISPR. Advances gene editing medicine.
Weekly CRISPR news highlight.
Skylo Wins Space Innovation Award for Satellite Connectivity
Skylo Technologies received 2025 Global Space Award for direct-to-satellite voice, messaging, and hazard alerts on devices. Boosts global connectivity and safety.
First Innovation Breakthrough winner.