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    Scientists build world's most accurate atomic clock●Scientists build most accurate atomic clockYhnSciencePhysics648 min ago

    Scientists have built the world's most accurate atomic clock, according to a new report. The advance pushes precision timekeeping further than ever before, a field that underpins GPS, telecommunications and tests of fundamental physics. Researchers say such clocks can detect tiny changes in gravity and could help refine the definition of the second.

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    Brazil face Australia in a football match that is drawing heavy attention from Brazilian fans. Sports outlet ESPN Brasil is providing the score, key moments and information on where to watch the game. Interest is high as supporters follow the Seleção's line-up and performance against a physical Australian side, with coverage spanning TV and streaming options.

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    Nvidia's Glass Packaging Push Could Reshape AI Chips●Nvidia’s Glass Packaging Push Could Reshape AI Chips✉newsTechnologySemiconductors52 min ago

    Nvidia is reportedly pushing into glass substrate packaging for its chips, a manufacturing shift that could improve performance and density in future AI processors as traditional organic packaging approaches physical limits. The report, picked up by 24/7 Wall St., suggests the move could reshape how advanced AI chips are built across the semiconductor industry. Details on timing and suppliers remain sparse.

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    Earth's day isn't exactly 24 hours, and the deep interior may explain it●Earth’s day isn’t exactly 24 hours. The reason may lie deep inside the planet✉newsScience51 min ago

    New research reported by ScienceDaily suggests that the length of Earth's day is not precisely 24 hours, and that the cause may be found deep within the planet's interior. The finding is drawing attention for what it implies about Earth's inner structure and the slow physical processes that shape how the planet rotates over time.

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    SiMa.ai raises $150m at $1.45bn valuation for edge AI chips▼SiMa.ai raises $150m at a $1.45bn valuation for physical AI chips✉newsTechnologySemiconductors52 min ago

    Silicon Valley chip startup SiMa.ai has raised $150 million at a $1.45 billion valuation to develop processors for physical AI, targeting real-world applications such as robotics and autonomous systems. The funding round makes the company a new unicorn and signals continued investor appetite for specialised edge AI semiconductors despite a challenging market for chip startups.

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    Mistral AI Opens Munich Hub for Physics and Industrial AI▼Mistral AI Opens Munich Hub Focused on Physics and Industrial AI✉newsSciencePhysics49 min ago

    French AI startup Mistral AI has opened a new hub in Munich focused on physics-based AI and industrial applications. The move signals the company's push beyond language models into scientific and manufacturing uses, deepening its presence in Germany's industrial heartland as European AI firms compete with US rivals.

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    SiMa AI hits $1.45 billion valuation▼Physical AI chip developer SiMa AI hits $1.45B valuation✉newsTechnologySemiconductors52 min ago

    SiMa AI, a developer of chips for physical AI applications such as robotics and edge devices, has reached a valuation of $1.45 billion following its latest funding round. The San Jose-based startup builds machine learning processors designed to run AI workloads locally on hardware rather than in the cloud, a growing area of investor interest as demand for edge AI accelerates.

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    Harvard Study Finds AI Tutor Beats Traditional Physics Classes●Harvard Study Shows AI Tutor Outperforms Physics Classes𝕏xSELifeEducation6.7K2 h ago

    A Harvard study found that students using an AI tutor learned more physics in less time than peers in traditional classroom lessons. The research compared active learning methods with an AI-driven tutor and reported better results and higher engagement for the AI group. Educators are debating what this means for the future of teaching and the role of lecturers.

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    Internet addiction linked to burned-out stress systems, study finds▼New study links internet addiction to exhausted physiological stress systems✉newsTechnologyInternet55 min ago

    A new study reports that people with internet addiction show signs of exhausted physiological stress systems, suggesting chronic online overuse may wear down the body's stress response. The findings add to growing concern about excessive internet use and its physical, not just psychological, health effects.

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    SiMa.ai raises $150M at $1.45B valuation▼Physical AI custom chip startup SiMa.ai raises $150M at $1.45B valuation✉newsBusinessStartups2 h ago

    SiMa.ai, a startup making custom chips for physical AI applications such as robotics and embedded machine learning, has raised $150 million in a funding round that values the company at $1.45 billion. The San Jose-based firm is positioning itself in the growing market for specialized silicon that lets AI run efficiently on edge devices rather than in the cloud, and the fresh capital signals continued strong investor appetite for AI hardware.

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    A Harvard study has concluded that an AI tutor outperformed traditional in-class physics teaching. The findings suggest students using the AI tutor achieved better learning outcomes than those in conventional classroom settings. The result is drawing attention as educators debate the role of artificial intelligence in higher education and whether such tools should be adopted more widely in science courses.

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    Polymer-tuned perovskite delivers high-efficiency underwater solar cells▼Polymer-tuned perovskite creates high-efficiency underwater solar cells✉newsSciencePhysics44 min ago

    Researchers report that a polymer-tuned perovskite material achieves high-efficiency solar cells capable of operating underwater, where conventional silicon cells perform poorly. The work, covered by Physics World, points to potential applications in underwater sensors and autonomous aquatic vehicles powered by light filtering through water, marking a notable step for perovskite photovoltaics.

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    Japanese used bookstores boom as bulk buyers buy books by the ton●Japanese used bookstores see 5x sales surge as books are being bought by the tonYhnCultureBooks9418 min ago

    Used bookstores across Japan are reporting a fivefold surge in sales as bulk buyers purchase entire inventories, sometimes by the ton. One single 50-ton order was reportedly shipped to the United States, and multiple suspicious mass purchases are believed to be feeding foreign facilities that scan books to build AI training datasets before destroying the originals.

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    Children with kidney disease show early fitness decline▼Children with CKD show early declines in cardiopulmonary fitness✉newsHealthFitness36 min ago

    Researchers at Children's National report that children with chronic kidney disease experience declines in cardiopulmonary fitness at an early stage of the disease. The finding suggests reduced exercise capacity may develop well before advanced kidney dysfunction, highlighting the value of monitoring physical fitness and encouraging safe physical activity in young patients with CKD.

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    Large Global Study Reveals Screen Time's Impact on Children's Wellbeing▼Large global study reveals impact of screen time on children’s wellbeing✉newsLifeParenting4 h ago

    A large global study has examined how screen time affects children's wellbeing, according to reporting carried by Yahoo News New Zealand. The findings address an ongoing debate among parents, educators and health researchers over how digital device use shapes children's mental and physical health. Details of the study's size, methodology and conclusions were not included in the available report.

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    Djokovic upbeat on fitness ahead of China Open return●Novak Djokovic upbeat about fitness as he gears up for China Open comeback✉newsHealthFitness36 min ago

    Novak Djokovic says he is feeling positive about his physical condition as he prepares to return to competition at the China Open in Beijing. The Serbian star has been sidelined recently and is treating the tournament as his comeback event. Coverage so far focuses on his own confidence in his fitness rather than confirmed details about his previous injury or draw.

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    Kings' Ben Simmons addresses critics, says he is in top form▼Kings’ Ben Simmons addresses critics, mental health; says he is in top form✉newsHealthMental Health1 h ago

    Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons has spoken publicly about his critics and his mental health, stating that he is now in top form. Simmons, whose career has been marked by high-profile criticism and extended absences from the game, opened up about the toll of the scrutiny and his efforts to recover physically and mentally ahead of his stint with the Kings.

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    Lionel Messi scores stunning free kick from impossible angle▼Lionel Messi bends physics with a free kick from an impossible angle✉newsSciencePhysics49 min ago

    Lionel Messi produced a remarkable free kick, scoring from what is being described as an impossible angle, with coverage noting the shot seemed to defy physics. Details about the opponent, competition and final score are not provided in the current reports, but the goal is drawing widespread attention among football fans. Conversations focus on Messi's enduring ability to produce extraordinary set-piece moments.

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    NYC Delivery Workers Report High Rates of Injury and Mental Health Struggles●NYC Delivery Workers Report Staggering Rates of Injury, Mental Health Issues✉newsHealthMental Health38 min ago

    Delivery workers in New York City are reporting alarming levels of workplace injuries and mental health problems, according to a new report. The findings highlight the physical toll of navigating traffic in all weather and the psychological strain of precarious, app-based gig work with little job security or benefits.

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    Quantum Computing Reaches a Historic Turning Point Toward Manufacturing●Quantum Computing Reaches a Historic Turning Point: Moving Beyond "Physics Experiments," Supply Chain and Manufacturing Become Key to Success✉newsSciencePhysics49 min ago

    Quantum computing is entering a new phase, with analysts saying the field has moved past pure physics experiments and into an era where supply chains and manufacturing capability will determine which companies succeed. Discussion is focusing on how firms scale production of quantum hardware and secure the components and industrial capacity needed to turn laboratory breakthroughs into commercial products.

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    New research suggests magnetic fields may have played a key role in the formation of the solar system, potentially influencing how material in the early solar nebula collapsed and clumped into the sun and planets. The finding adds to ongoing debate among scientists about the physical processes that set planetary formation in motion more than 4.5 billion years ago.

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    Physicists turn black hole insights toward whole universes●“A physicist is just an atom’s way of looking at itself”*… Encouraged by successes in understanding black holes, theoretMmastodonScience62 h ago

    Theoretical physicists, encouraged by recent progress in understanding black holes, are now applying the same tools to entire universes. Writing for Quanta, physicist Matt von Hippel explains how what they are finding is leading researchers to question fundamental assumptions about physics and cosmology.

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    Fully open-source humanoid arm released for physical AI research●A fully open-source humanoid arm for physical AI research✉newsTechnologySoftware56 min ago

    A new fully open-source humanoid robotic arm has been announced, aimed at physical AI research. The design allows researchers to study, modify and build the hardware themselves, lowering the cost of experimenting with embodied AI. Makers and robotics researchers are sharing the release and discussing what open hardware could mean for the field.

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    Apple Music to open concert venue at Battersea Power Station●Apple Music to open concert venue in Battersea Power StationYhnCultureMusic715 h ago

    Apple Music is set to open a concert venue inside London's Battersea Power Station, adding a live music space to the landmark's growing retail and entertainment district. The move signals Apple's continued investment in music beyond streaming, following its radio stations and live sessions. Details on capacity, opening date and programming have not yet been confirmed.

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    Keely Hodgkinson on her battle to stay at the top▼From finding small margins to her “love of the game”: Keely Hodgkinson’s battle to stay at the top✉newsSportOlympics3 h ago

    British 800m star Keely Hodgkinson has spoken about her fight to remain at the peak of her sport, describing how she has shifted from chasing small margins to rediscovering her "love of the game". The Olympic champion's comments highlight the mental and physical demands of staying ahead in elite middle-distance running after her breakthrough successes.

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    AI and physics converge to reshape imaging and anime colorization●Seeing the unseen, coloring anime: How AI and physics are shaping the future of imaging, Q&A✉newsSciencePhysics49 min ago

    Researchers are combining artificial intelligence with physics-based imaging methods to reveal details invisible to conventional cameras and to colorize anime footage. In a Q&A discussion, experts explain how these techniques could change fields ranging from scientific imaging to animation production, highlighting the growing role of machine learning alongside physical modeling in visual technology.

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    A Quanta Magazine article explaining the holographic principle in physics is being discussed on Hacker News. The idea is that gravity in a volume of space can be described by information encoded on that volume's boundary, as in the AdS/CFT correspondence, suggesting three-dimensional reality may emerge from lower-dimensional information. Commenters on the post are debating what this implies about the fundamental nature of space, time and whether reality is a projection.

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    Angel Robotics unveils PHAI-X1 wearable robot for physical AI research▼Angel Robotics launches ‘phai-x1’ wearable robot platform for physical AI research✉newsTechnologyRobotics53 min ago

    South Korean robotics company Angel Robotics has launched PHAI-X1, a wearable robot platform aimed at physical AI research. The system is intended to give researchers a hardware base for developing and testing AI that interacts with the physical world, such as exoskeleton control and human-assistance applications. Details on pricing and availability were not included in the initial announcement.

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    Vera Rubin Telescope Hunts for Clues to Dark Matter●Vera Rubin’s Telescope Hunts For Clues To Dark Matter’s Pull✉newsSciencePhysics49 min ago

    The Vera Rubin Observatory is being used to search for evidence of dark matter, the invisible substance whose gravitational pull shapes the universe. The telescope's wide-field survey capabilities make it well suited to map cosmic structures and probe the mysterious force thought to make up most of the universe's mass, a question that has long puzzled physicists.

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    An Apple Music Hall has opened at Battersea Power Station in London, adding a new music-focused venue to the regenerated landmark. The opening gives Apple a physical space tied to its Music service in one of the city's most prominent retail and cultural destinations. Further details about the venue's programming and facilities have not yet been widely reported.

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    University of Chicago marks 50 years of physics discovery with free public talks▼Free UChicago talks on origins of universe, dark matter and physics to commemorate 50 years of discovery✉newsSciencePhysics49 min ago

    The University of Chicago is hosting a series of free public talks on the origins of the universe, dark matter and fundamental physics, marking 50 years of scientific discovery at the institution. The lectures give the public a chance to hear leading researchers explain cosmology and particle physics, drawing attention to the university's long-running contributions to the field.

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    SenseTime Launches SenseMart OS for Smart Retail▼SenseTime Launches SenseMart OS to Bring Embodied Intelligence Into Retail✉newsBusinessRetail2 h ago

    Chinese AI firm SenseTime has launched SenseMart OS, an operating system designed to bring embodied intelligence into retail environments. The system is aimed at powering robots and smart devices that can perceive, interact with, and assist customers in stores. Details about pricing, availability, and retail partners have not yet been widely reported.

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    Colloquium examines Syukuro Manabe's global warming legacy▼Colloquium : Manabe’s legacy of simulating and understanding global warming✉newsEnvironmentClimate45 min ago

    A scientific colloquium has been published examining the legacy of Syukuro Manabe, the climate physicist whose pioneering computer models laid the foundation for simulating and understanding global warming. Manabe's work, recognised with the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics, is credited with first showing how rising carbon dioxide levels drive changes in the Earth's climate.

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    Researchers link cell crowding to optimal treatment timing●Treatment resistance is one of the key challenges in cancer and antibiotic therapy. Researchers led by Dr. Jona Kayser aMmastodonHealthMedicine56 h ago

    Researchers led by Dr. Jona Kayser at MPZPM report that physical processes in dense cell populations strongly influence the best timing of treatment cycles, with implications for both cancer therapy and antibiotics. Treatment resistance remains one of the central challenges in medicine, and the findings suggest that timing could be adjusted based on how tightly cells pack together rather than on biology alone. The work points to new ways of scheduling therapies to delay or avoid resistance.

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    Dark Side of the Moon takes on a whole new meaning in physics●Dark Side of the Moon just took on a whole new meaning ... https://www. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026 /09/260921081054.MmastodonScience549 min ago

    Pink Floyd's famous album title is being used to frame a new physics finding. A science news item about quantum mechanics and astrophysics is circulating under the 'Dark Side of the Moon' headline, and commenters are sharing it widely, though the exact research result behind the reference is not detailed in the available context.

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    Researchers have produced new catalogs mapping the quantum possibilities of atomically thin materials, systematically charting the properties these two-dimensional substances can exhibit. The work aims to give scientists a reference tool for identifying promising candidates for quantum computing and next-generation electronics. Coverage so far is limited to the announcement itself, with little public discussion yet.

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    Vilnius University and CERN deepen research and talent ties●Vilnius University And CERN Deepen Ties For Research And Talent✉newsSciencePhysics49 min ago

    Vilnius University and CERN are strengthening their partnership, focusing on joint research collaboration and the development of scientific talent. The closer ties are expected to expand opportunities for Lithuanian researchers and students to work with Europe's leading particle physics laboratory. Details of specific projects or funding arrangements were not immediately disclosed.

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    Gravity Experiment Raises Questions About Constant Speed of Light▼Einstein Said the Speed of Light Is Constant. But This Gravity Experiment Is Raising Questions✉newsSciencePhysics2 h ago

    A new gravity experiment is prompting physicists and science commentators to revisit one of Einstein's core assumptions: that the speed of light is constant. Reports suggest the experiment's findings raise questions about how light behaves under gravitational conditions, challenging textbook relativity. Scientists urge caution, noting that extraordinary claims about relativity require extraordinary confirmation.

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    JD.com Opens First 101HOME Store in Shanghai●JD.com Opens Its First 101HOME in Shanghai, Bringing the Art of Living to an Innovative Retail Experience✉newsBusinessRetail1 h ago

    JD.com has opened its first 101HOME store in Shanghai, a new retail format the company describes as bringing the art of living to an innovative shopping experience. The launch marks an expansion of the Chinese e-commerce giant's physical retail presence, focused on home and lifestyle products, though further details about the store's offerings have not been widely reported.

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    Physics-informed machine learning advances wearable sweat biosensors▼Physics-informed machine learning for robust calibration and physiological validation of wearable electrochemical sweat biosensors for metabolite monitoring✉newsSciencePhysics49 min ago

    Researchers publishing in Nature describe a physics-informed machine learning approach for calibrating wearable electrochemical sweat biosensors used to monitor metabolites. The method aims to make sensor readings more robust and to validate them physiologically, a key step for reliable, non-invasive health tracking through sweat analysis.

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