Decade-Long Gravity Experiment Reveals Persistent Discrepancy
A decade-long experiment by NIST measured the universal gravitational constant, revealing a persistent discrepancy with other leading results and deepening a long-standing physics mystery.
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Physicists Divided on Universe's Fundamental Mysteries
A new global survey of physicists reveals widespread disagreement on fundamental questions about the universe, including dark matter and quantum gravity.
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Earth's Magnetic Field Used to Search for Dark Matter Signals
Scientists used Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere as a giant detector to search for ultralight dark matter particles, improving axion limits and finding mysterious dark photon signals.
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Earth Used as Dark Matter Detector, Reveals Mysterious Signals
Scientists used Earth's magnetic field as a giant dark matter detector, setting new limits on axion interactions and finding mysterious dark photon signal candidates.
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Study Finds Major Errors in Climate TRACE Emissions Database
A Northern Arizona University study found that the Climate TRACE database significantly undercounts urban vehicle carbon dioxide emissions, raising concerns about data reliability.
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Higher Tyrosine Levels Linked to Shorter Lifespans in Men
A large-scale study found that men with higher levels of the amino acid tyrosine may have shorter lifespans, potentially losing nearly a year of life expectancy.
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Ocean Monitoring Network Faces Funding Challenges
A new study reveals the fragility of the global ocean monitoring network, emphasizing the need for increased contributions from Europe and Asia to prevent significant data loss and maintain accurate climate predictions.
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MIT Engine Could Send Small Satellites to Mars
MIT engineers have developed a new spacecraft propulsion system that combines chemical and electric thrusters using a single, specialized fuel, potentially enabling small satellites to reach Mars.
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Physicists Lack Consensus on Fundamental Questions of Cosmology
A new survey of physicists reveals a lack of consensus on fundamental questions in cosmology, including the Standard Model and the nature of dark matter.
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AI Method Solves Complex Inverse Partial Differential Equations
University of Pennsylvania researchers developed a new AI method, "Mollifier Layers," to solve complex inverse partial differential equations, improving stability and reducing computational demands.
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