How do children learn to cooperate with others? A new cross-cultural study suggests that the answer depends less on universal rules and more on the social norms surrounding the child. In the study, researchers examined…
Scientists show laser coherence transfer in quantum light–matter…
A schematic diagram showing the underlying dynamics of polaritons at resonant excitation. SCP Scientists have reported the first direct evidence that coherence from an external laser field can be transferred to microcavity exciton–polaritons, a hybrid…
Thin ice may have protected lake water on…
deepai Small lakes on ancient Mars may have remained liquid for decades, even with average air temperatures well below freezing. Using a climate model adapted for Martian conditions, a team of researchers from Rice University…
Study finds rebuilding coral reef fisheries could boost…
Allowing coral reef fish populations to recover could dramatically increase sustainable fish yields and help feed millions of people worldwide, according to a new study published in PNAS by scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research…
Not playing by the rules: USU researcher explores…
LOGAN, UTAH, USA -- Algae is a ubiquitous feature in waterways throughout the globe, including western North America. Slippery, green epilithic algae is a familiar sight on river rocks. Toxic blue-green algae – cyanobacteria –…