Researchers use structured light on a chip in another photonics breakthrough

In everyday life we experience light in one of its simplest forms—optical rays or beams. However,…

Feeling frozen? 4 out of 5 homes in southern Australia are colder than is healthy

Every winter we hear about soaring energy bills and people’s inability to stay warm. But, until…

Architecture after COVID: How the pandemic inspired building designers

Walking during lockdowns, following protocols and restrictions, city dwellers witnessed the birth of a new architectural…

Want more good ideas from your workers? Try giving them a reward—and a choice

Companies can increase not only the volume but also the quality of employee suggestions and ideas…

EPA's crackdown on power plant emissions is a big first step—but it will be hard to ensure captured carbon stays put

The U.S. government is planning to crack down on power plants’ greenhouse gas emissions, and, as…

Pet owners with hoarding tendencies may take toll on health of themselves, animals in care, study finds

Animal lovers who strive to care for many pets — and have personal hoarding tendencies —…

Assessing emotions in wild animals

A new study examines indicators of mental wellbeing in wild animals to improve conservation efforts. …

Curved spacetime in a quantum simulator

The connection between quantum physics and the theory of relativity is extremely hard to study. But…

Extremely hot days are warming twice as fast as average summer days in North-West Europe

New study analyzed data on near-surface air temperatures recorded for North-West Europe over the past 60…

AI voice coach shows promise in depression, anxiety treatment

A study found changes in patients’ brain activity along with improved depression and anxiety symptoms after…