Month: February 2026

By freezing a crucial phosphoric acid complex to near absolute zero, scientists uncovered a single, unexpectedly stable structure at the heart of proton transport. Phosphoric acid is vital in both biology and modern technology because of its exceptional ability to move electrical charge. Inside the human body and in devices such as fuel cells, this […]

By freezing a crucial phosphoric acid complex to near absolute zero, scientists uncovered a single, unexpectedly stable structure at the heart of proton transport. Phosphoric acid is vital in both biology and modern technology because of its exceptional ability to move electrical charge. Inside the human body and in devices such as fuel cells, this […]

By freezing a crucial phosphoric acid complex to near absolute zero, scientists uncovered a single, unexpectedly stable structure at the heart of proton transport. Phosphoric acid is vital in both biology and modern technology because of its exceptional ability to move electrical charge. Inside the human body and in devices such as fuel cells, this […]

A new Stanford-designed optical amplifier uses energy recycling in a resonator to deliver strong, low-noise amplification with far less power. Light underpins much of today’s technology, from televisions and satellites to the fiber optic cables that transmit internet data across continents. A team of Stanford physicists has now developed a way to push light-based systems […]

Not all PFAS are created equal. New research suggests that some newer “forever chemicals” may accelerate biological aging in vulnerable groups. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals,” include thousands of man-made compounds used in products such as nonstick cookware, water-resistant fabrics, firefighting foams, food packaging, cleaning supplies, and plastics. Their […]

Not all PFAS are created equal. New research suggests that some newer “forever chemicals” may accelerate biological aging in vulnerable groups. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals,” include thousands of man-made compounds used in products such as nonstick cookware, water-resistant fabrics, firefighting foams, food packaging, cleaning supplies, and plastics. Their […]

Not all PFAS are created equal. New research suggests that some newer “forever chemicals” may accelerate biological aging in vulnerable groups. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals,” include thousands of man-made compounds used in products such as nonstick cookware, water-resistant fabrics, firefighting foams, food packaging, cleaning supplies, and plastics. Their […]

A new study suggests that when blood sugar is elevated, exercise alone may not be enough. Most of us hear the same advice: move more, eat less fat. Exercise can trim body fat, build muscle, and strengthen the heart. It also raises cardiorespiratory fitness, which is often tracked by how well the body can deliver […]

A major new review challenges the idea that a daily aspirin can reliably prevent bowel cancer in the general population. For years, aspirin has been floated as a simple, low-cost way to lower colorectal cancer risk. A new Cochrane review argues the reality is much less reassuring for people at average risk. In the trials […]

Northern wildfires may be unleashing hidden reservoirs of ancient carbon — and climate models are missing much of it. Wildfires sweeping across the vast boreal forests of Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia, and Russia could be causing more climate damage than scientists once believed. New research led by UC Berkeley suggests these northern blazes are not only […]