A mathematical study finds that three definitions of what it means for entropy to increase, which have previously been considered equivalent, can produce different results in the quantum realm ​A mathematical study finds that three definitions of what it means for entropy to increase, which have previously been considered equivalent, can produce different results in …

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This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan led transformative discussions and visits, strengthening global partnerships and propelling innovation to new heights. On Tuesday, Panchanathan hosted the chairman of Singapore Economic Development… ​This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan led transformative discussions and visits, strengthening global partnerships and propelling innovation to new heights. On Tuesday, Panchanathan hosted the …

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The Euclid space telescope’s massive “cosmic atlas” promises to shed light on fundamental questions in physics and cosmology ​The Euclid space telescope’s massive “cosmic atlas” promises to shed light on fundamental questions in physics and cosmology The Euclid space telescope’s massive “cosmic atlas” promises to shed light on fundamental questions in physics and cosmology 

During a fight between two male mice, one will often run to a female mouse to distract their aggressor, a bait-and-switch strategy that could help abate social conflicts ​During a fight between two male mice, one will often run to a female mouse to distract their aggressor, a bait-and-switch strategy that could help abate social …

Male mice flee to female mice to de-escalate fights Read More »

A simulator for the process of scientific discovery shows that AI agents still fall short of human scientists and engineers in coming up with hypotheses and carrying out experiments on their own ​A simulator for the process of scientific discovery shows that AI agents still fall short of human scientists and engineers in coming up …

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Puppies that are raised in someone’s home seem to benefit from that extra human interaction, by asking for help at a younger age than those brought up in kennels ​Puppies that are raised in someone’s home seem to benefit from that extra human interaction, by asking for help at a younger age than those brought …

Puppies as young as 6 weeks old know to ask people for help Read More »

Starting this winter through next summer, the U.S. National Science Foundation is supporting three field campaigns, or collaborative research activities, to study atmospheric phenomena. The first will take place in Colorado and focus on snowstorms… ​Starting this winter through next summer, the U.S. National Science Foundation is supporting three field campaigns, or collaborative research activities, …

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A group of frogs from Madagascar have mating calls that sound like Star Trek sound effects – now their species names honour captains from the series ​A group of frogs from Madagascar have mating calls that sound like Star Trek sound effects – now their species names honour captains from the series A group of frogs …

Seven newly named frog species make whistles that sound like Star Trek Read More »

At high altitudes, global warming is having its strongest effect on winter temperatures – and that might mean soils there store can less carbon than we expected ​At high altitudes, global warming is having its strongest effect on winter temperatures – and that might mean soils there store can less carbon than we expected At high …

Warmer winters mean world’s highest places may store less carbon Read More »