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UMD Electron Microscopy Breakthrough Named Physics World's Top 10 of 2025
University of Maryland researchers achieved the highest-resolution image of a single atom at 15 picometers using electron ptychography, visualizing moiré phasons for the first time. This advance confirms theoretical predictions and enables atomic-precision mapping of thermal vibrations, aiding next-generation quantum devices.
Published December 15, 2025.
Hidden Dimensions Theory Explains Origin of Particle Mass
A new theory posits that fundamental forces and particle masses arise from evolving seven-dimensional G2-manifolds via G2-Ricci flow, forming stable solitons. These structures introduce torsion, potentially explaining symmetry breaking without the Higgs field, and predict a detectable 'Torstone' particle.
The work extends Einstein's geometric vision to all forces.
Early Earth Saved Its Water from Total Destruction
Scientists discovered mechanisms by which early Earth retained its water despite intense solar radiation and impacts. Research from the Chinese Academy of Sciences details how planetary conditions prevented atmospheric loss.
Published December 16, 2025.
Fasting Boosts Breast Cancer Therapy Effectiveness
A mouse study reveals fasting enhances breast cancer treatment via a hormone-signaling pathway and gene-expression changes. This discovery, reported December 15, 2025, highlights metabolic interventions in oncology.
Key implications for human therapies under investigation.
Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Block Malaria Strains
Engineered mosquitoes resistant to malaria parasites could complement elimination efforts by halting parasite development. Reported December 10, 2025, this tool targets circulating strains effectively.
Potential for widespread deployment in endemic areas.
Little Foot Fossil May Represent Unknown Human Ancestor
The near-complete Australopithecus 'Little Foot' skeleton from South Africa defies classification as A. prometheus or A. africanus, per a new study. Published in the American Journal of Biological Anthropology, it sparks debate on human evolution.
Displayed at Sterkfontein caves.
Rare Ultra-Long Earthquake Reveals Fault Energy Transmission
A Myanmar ultra-long earthquake showed mature faults transmit full force to the surface efficiently. Analyzed with global data like Copernicus Sentinel, it informs infrastructure resilience against major quakes.
Implications for US 'Big One' preparedness.
Trump Administration Causes Tumultuous Year for US Science
2025 saw grant cuts, arrests, and layoffs disrupting US science under Trump policies. Despite challenges, global resilience and breakthroughs persisted.
Reported December 15, 2025.
China Leads in 90% of Crucial Technologies
An assessment of 74 technologies shows China dominating 90%, with the US topping the rest. This dramatic shift occurred this century, per December 11, 2025 report.
Highlights geopolitical research competition.
Gladstone's CRISPR Advance for Brain Gene Therapies
Researchers found neurons respond differently to CRISPR-Cas9, enabling better delivery and DNA repair control for brain disorders. Published in Nature Communications, it advances treatments for genetic diseases.
Collaboration with Jennifer Doudna.
Cancer Drugs May Reverse Alzheimer’s Symptoms
Two cancer drugs identified to slow or reverse Alzheimer’s in studies by Gladstone and UCSF teams. Findings published recently, offering new therapeutic strategies.
Led by Yadong Huang.
Giant 3D Map Catalogs 2.75 Billion Buildings Worldwide
A new database maps nearly every building globally, aiding urban planning, climate monitoring, and disaster risk assessment. Reported December 10, 2025, it also tracks corruption potential.
Valuable for scientists studying human impact.