Vivian
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What does it mean when the mirror image is measured as precisely as the original?
Northwestern physicists have created the first one-positron quantum cyclotron, trapping a single antiparticle for months to measure its magnetic moment with unprecedented precision, testing a fundamental symmetry of physics.
A porous material, an organic acid, and a problem solved in situ.
A Scientific Reports study finds that watermelon vine waste, added at 3% to ecological porous concrete, lowers pore pH from above 11 to 7.6 within 14 days, enabling over 80% vegetation coverage while maintaining strength.
The reef is the city's greatest asset, and its protection is not guaranteed
The Great Barrier Reef is Cairns' greatest asset, providing coastal protection worth at least A$10 billion, supporting tourism and biodiversity, but facing threats from warming and acidification that weaken its capacity to shield the coast.
Predicting the Point of No Return Is Now a Little Less Impossible
Caltech researchers demonstrate that a recurrent neural operator can forecast climate tipping points, predicting a simulated cloud-loss threshold with an 11-day margin of error.
Survival Was Only the Beginning, and the Programme Knew It
A Manchester rehabilitation programme for Arena attack survivors shows substantial improvements in physical and mental recovery, though concerns remain about sustaining progress after it ends.
Webb Found Structure Where We Expected Only Uniformity
Using a technique called transmission strings, JWST reveals that WASP-17b's atmosphere has a hotter, more extended evening edge, with a temperature contrast of about 650 kelvin.
After Two Years, a Search Ends Far from Home
Durham police say a suspect in the 2023 fatal shooting of Pickering casino guard Michael Ferdinand was arrested in Saskatoon and charged with second-degree murder.
A Street Asks What It Is For, and No One Agrees
Ontario began removing bike lanes on Bloor Street in Etobicoke amid protests and tense exchanges, as legal challenges and political debate continue.
When Memory Fails, What Does a Courtroom Hear?
Arsalan Chaudhary, a key figure in the Pearson gold heist, told a Brampton court that trauma and sleep deprivation are affecting his ability to testify at Parmpal Sidhu's trial.
When the Flu Becomes a Conspiracy, What Does Evidence Prove?
New evidence confirms James Talarico was home with the flu during his campaign absence, but critics question why his campaign waited to release it.
When a City Decides That Some Traditions Must End, What Comes Next?
New York City leaders have reached a deal to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, phasing out the industry by 2028 after years of debate.
For Years They Called It Suicide; Now a Jury Will Decide
Lauren Andrews, a friend of Sandra Birchmore, testified that Birchmore was excited about her pregnancy and that her alleged killer, a police officer, exploited her for years.
Jordan Yap: The Hiker Who Did Not Return
Melbourne hiker Jordan Yap, 30, was found dead in Peru's Huayhuash region after failing to return from a solo trek; his family confirmed the news and authorities are investigating.
Mount Druitt: The Stabbing That Shocked a Suburb
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder and a 16-year-old with being an accessory after a man was fatally stabbed in Mount Druitt, Sydney; police are investigating possible gang links.
Warm Days, Wild Skies: The Storm Season Arrives
South-east Queensland is bracing for severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and large hail this week after an extremely dry September, with temperatures exceeding 30°C on Monday.
Police Searching for Son in Connection with Reading Mother's Death
Police in Reading, Pennsylvania, are searching for a man in connection with the death of his mother, who was found dead in her home. The death has been ruled a homicide.
DoJ Seeks to Charge Ex-Trump Aide Who Testified on January 6
The Justice Department is reportedly seeking to charge a former Trump aide who gave key testimony to the January 6 committee, raising concerns about political retribution and the independence of law enforcement.
Harvard, MIT Face Visa Probes Amid Crackdown
Harvard and MIT are facing visa probes as part of a broader U.S. crackdown on international students and scholars, raising concerns about the chilling effect on academic recruitment and research.
Two riders stopped by chance; what they saw changed everything.
The body of a woman in an advanced state of decomposition has been found in a disused stock trough on a remote property near the NSW-Queensland border. Police are treating the death as suspicious.
A nation’s dignity is measured by how it buries its poorest.
A Guardian investigation revealed hundreds of impoverished Australians, including veterans, buried in unmarked communal graves without families being notified. NSW has committed to an urgent review.
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