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European scientists create ‘little Big Bang’ to study the universe’s origins
The experiment works by colliding the oxygen and neon nuclei to create a tiny blob of quark-gluon plasma — the same super-hot “soup” scientists think filled the universe right after the Big Bang.
The collision produces a droplet of that plasma that expands and cools in an instant, too fast for scientists to observe directly, so instead, scientists studied the particles it leaves behind, which turned out to reveal something unexpected, Zhou explained.
What they found, according to the study, is when two oxygen atoms smashed together, the particles sprayed out in a rounded pattern, but when two neon atoms collided, the particles actually came out shaped more like a bowling pin — which matches the true geometry of a neon nucleus, according to the study.
Scientists discover why damaged nerves struggle to heal
Scientists have identified a protein that acts like a brake on the nervous system’s ability to repair damaged connections. Blocking AHR helped injured nerve fibers regrow and improved movement and sensation in mice with nerve or spinal cord injuries. The discovery could eventually point toward new treatments designed to shift neurons from simply surviving an injury to actively rebuilding themselves.
Vagus nerve stimulation may enhance long-term motor learning
Do you ever feel like sometimes you can master a new dance step almost immediately, while other times you struggle to nail it despite repeated practice? This might be due to skill or effort, but also to something less obvious: whether the brain is in a state that allows learning to take hold.
The brain does not learn in isolation from the rest of the body. Signals from internal organs continuously reach the brain through a key part of our nervous system called the vagus nerve. Researchers at Tohoku University specializing in super-network brain physiology have now demonstrated in mice that stimulating this nerve after training can promote lasting motor learning. This study reveals a previously underappreciated way in which body-to-brain signaling may support long-term learning.
The findings were published in iScience on August 25, 2026.
Sonic microrobots burst into motion without batteries or motors
Not just any sound, but specifically Helmholtz resonance. In simple words, it’s the same phenomenon that happens when you blow air across the neck of a bottle. The air trapped inside the bottle vibrates strongly at a certain frequency – that’s why you can hear a humming sound. A glass bottle is an example of what scientists call an acoustic cavity. A cavity can really be any hollow structure, round or bell-shaped, made from 3D-printed plastics, glass, or rubber-like polymers.
When sound waves make the air trapped inside a cavity vibrate, the cavity creates a concentrated stream of air going out. The air coming back in is more spread out than the air going out, and this imbalance is what produces the pushing force, or thrust, needed to move an object.
This is not the first time scientists have used sound to move things. Researchers have long known how to levitate objects with sound waves, but there is an important difference here: in the previous experiments, the passive objects relied on external sound waves to physically push them. But in the current research, the scientists found a way to harness ambient acoustic energy and convert it into mechanical thrust – using sound to generate movement.
SolarWindow launches self-adhesive solar film
The product targets applications where conventional PV modules face limitations due to weight, rigidity, or mounting requirements.
The company describes ElectroFlex as a “peel-and-stick” solution that can be applied directly to various surfaces without frames, rigid glass, or conventional support structures. Its size and color can be customized to meet customer specifications.
The new product consists of a five-layer composite laminate measuring 0.85 mm in total thickness. The stack comprises a 0.10 mm front encapsulant, 0.16 mm high-efficiency solar cells, a 0.04 mm copper cell backing, a 0.30 mm composite laminate and a 0.25 mm rear substrate.
New advanced spine surgery tech unveiled at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport
Officials said the technology will give patients advanced surgical capabilities from experienced spine specialists without having to travel outside of the region…
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