The secret to perfect espresso? It’s physics

Inspired by gas and liquid flow in earth science, researchers brewed an equation to calculate the speed of water percolation through ground coffee.Inspired by gas and liquid flow in earth science, researchers brewed an equation to calculate the speed of water percolation through ground coffee.  

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A strange ‘neutrino force’ helped heal a crack in particle physics

A neglected force produced by neutrinos and other particles helps atomic physics measurements align with predictions of the standard model.A neglected force produced by neutrinos and other particles helps atomic physics measurements align with predictions of the standard model.  

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A neglected force produced by neutrinos and other particles helps atomic physics measurements align with predictions of the standard model.

Clouds of water ice thread stellar nurseries in the Milky Way

NASA’s SPHEREx mapped water ice across vast regions of the galaxy, confirming that an essential molecule for life on Earth abounds in space.NASA’s SPHEREx mapped water ice across vast regions of the galaxy, confirming that an essential molecule for life on Earth abounds in space.  

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NASA’s SPHEREx mapped water ice across vast regions of the galaxy, confirming that an essential molecule for life on Earth abounds in space.

An experimental new drug for stiff person syndrome restores mobility

CAR T cell therapy wipes out rogue antibodies’ source and improves walking speed in people with the same autoimmune disorder that affects Celine Dion.CAR T cell therapy wipes out rogue antibodies’ source and improves walking speed in people with the same autoimmune disorder that affects Celine Dion.  

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CAR T cell therapy wipes out rogue antibodies’ source and improves walking speed in people with the same autoimmune disorder that affects Celine Dion.

Some GLP-1 drugs are more effective for those with specific gene variants

In a study, people with gene variants in two genes lost slightly more weight on GLP-1 drugs, but threw up more on Zepbound.In a study, people with gene variants in two genes lost slightly more weight on GLP-1 drugs, but threw up more on Zepbound.  

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In a study, people with gene variants in two genes lost slightly more weight on GLP-1 drugs, but threw up more on Zepbound.

Humidity makes these bees turn green

North American sweat bees change color depending on the surrounding humidity. It might be a more widespread phenomenon among insects.North American sweat bees change color depending on the surrounding humidity. It might be a more widespread phenomenon among insects.  

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North American sweat bees change color depending on the surrounding humidity. It might be a more widespread phenomenon among insects.

Science behind the scenes

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the fascinating world of constructed languages, our behind-the-scenes look at a vast science museum collection, and how some mathematicians are embracing AI to check complex proofs.Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the fascinating world of constructed languages, our behind-the-scenes look at a vast science museum collection, and how some mathematicians are embracing AI to check complex proofs.  

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Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the fascinating world of constructed languages, our behind-the-scenes look at a vast science museum collection, and how some mathematicians are embracing AI to check complex proofs.

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