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Quantum mechanics: Are we seeing reality as it is?

Dr Peter Verheyen from the Sola Society and Academy at Vienna University examines whether quantum mechanics and information serve as the fundamental descriptions of reality.
Shoot of a full moon, showing detail and craters against a black sky.

A new era of Lunar exploration: Canada is heading to the Moon

With Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen leading the way, Canada is heading to the Moon with humans and robots, as explained by Dr. Gordon Osinski from Western University.
Figure 1: Rotating Lepton Models in Chemistry (Hydrogen atom, left) and in Physics (three gravitationally attracted relativistic neutrinos rotating around a positron and forming the proton, right).

Positron and electron catalysis of neutrino hadronization: How our universe was made: Part III

Constantinos G. Vayenas1, Dionysios Tsousis1,2 and Eftychia Martino1 examine positron and electron catalysis of neutrino hadronization, as they continue to explore how our Universe was made.
Figure 1. Outline of the SPES infrastructures dedicated to medical radionuclides production at the INFN-LNL

Future innovative radionuclides for cancer treatment at INFN

The Italian Institute for Nuclear Physics conducts cutting-edge research in the field of nuclear, particle, and astroparticle physics, as well as in developing technologies for research and their applications to benefit society.
Figure 1. This figure shows two N-body simulation pathways of dust aggregate evolution. The red panels illustrate how rapid rotation can tear apart an aggregate through centrifugal disruption (Reissl+ 2024 A&A, Volume 692, A60, 17 pp.), while the blue panels show how collisions between rotating aggregates may lead to fragmentation (Reissl, Zürn & Klessen 2026 in prep).

Tiny dust particles in space are the seeds of life

Dr Stefan Reissl and Prof Dr Ralf S. Klessen introduce tiny dust particles in space, the seeds of life, in this intriguing field of astronomy research.
Reconstructed skeleton of a 2.1-m-tall giant ground sloth, Megalonyx jeffersonii from Holmes County, Ohio, US, mounted in 1896 (A); a 25-cm-long claw core from the right rear foot (B); and detail of the upper part of the right femur showing slices presumably made using a flint knife by a North American Palaeo-Indian approximately 13,100 years ago (C).

A gentle giant: Thomas Jefferson’s ground sloth

Professor Loren E. Babcock and Dr H. Gregory McDonald discuss the historical significance of palaeontology, focusing on key figures’ contributions to the field and their studies of the ground sloth, Megalonyx.

How Ukraine’s Naval Institute defies war

Professor Denys Zavhorodnii of the Department of Naval Tactics at the Naval Institute in Odesa, looks at how Ukraine’s Naval Institute defies war to sustain leader development.
Close-up image of volunteers stacking hands to express support and unity before starting work

Civic powerhouses: How organizations drive volunteering

Rebecca Nesbit and Laurie E. Paarlberg, focus on civic powerhouses, explaining how organizations, such as faith congregations, drive volunteering.
White beans and green leafs in flasks on the table with biologist in the background

Understanding the role of botanicals in medicine

Dr Erin C. Berthold from Planted in Science Consulting LLC discusses the uses and perceptions of botanical medicines, emphasizing the necessity for coordinated global efforts to understand and regulate these substances to ensure their safe integration into healthcare.
Figure 1 - The figure illustrates the diversity and multi-scale nature of the structures in the Galaxy. The first two lines are real astronomical images, which go from the galactic disk itself and down to the planet-forming disks. The last two lines are generated from numerical simulations and aim to understand and interpret the observations. [adapted from Facchini et al. 2025, Göller et al. 2025, Hennebelle et al. 2022, Lebreuilly et al. 2024, Molinari et al. 2016, 2025, Reissl et al. 2016]

Predictive modelling of galactic star and planet formation

This article details advancements in our understanding of star and planet formation within galaxies, emphasising the transition from steady-state models to recognising the dynamic nature of the interstellar medium (ISM) in these processes.

Defining a region: The march of Wales

Principal Investigator, Professor Helen Fulton, Chair of Medieval Literature at the University of Bristol, explores a collaborative project which aims to revitalise a forgotten British borderland.

4D dynamic earth: Advancing our understanding of the planet’s interior

B.C. (Bart) Root, an Assistant Professor at Delft University of Technology, discusses the 4D Dynamic Earth: Phase 1 project, which is enhancing our understanding of the planet’s interior.
Detail of footprint on the Moon. See similar space photos:

Advancing space robotics: AI-driven innovation for lunar exploration and orbital operations

Dr. Sean Kalaycioglu, Toronto Metropolitan University Researcher and AIMechatroniX Inc. President, explores advancing AI-enabled space robotics for lunar exploration and orbital operations.
Figure 1: Rotating Lepton Models in Chemistry (Hydrogen atom, left) and in Physics (three gravitationally attracted relativistic neutrinos rotating around a positron and forming the proton, right).

Positron and electron catalysis of neutrino hadronization: How our universe was made. Part II

Constantinos G. Vayenas, Dionysios Tsousis and Eftychia Martino discuss advancements in understanding particle physics through the development of the Rotating Lepton Model (RLM).
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Nanobubble transformation of water treatment

Professor Niall English discusses the challenges and advancements in water treatment, highlighting AquaB Nanobubble Innovations’ breakthrough nanobubble-generation technology, which offers a more sustainable solution for water treatment across various sectors.
Figure 1. Microbial electrochemical fluidized bed reactor under anodic and cathodic conditions to stimulate wastewater removal and PHB production, respectively.

Purple phototrophic bacteria and microbial electrochemical technologies: A new biorefinery concept for wastewater treatment

The shift towards sustainable wastewater treatment focuses on nutrient recovery through biorefineries, highlighting the importance of microalgae, cyanobacteria, and, more recently, purple phototrophic bacteria for their metabolic flexibility and adaptability.
Dna data visualization. Medical genetic sequence pattern in black and white. Abstract antibody architecture for infographic analytics. X and Y gene learning or research illustration. Ideogram profile

Raman spectroscopy for forensics: Identifying body fluid traces and gunshot residue

Here, the Department of Chemistry and the Center for Biophotonic Technology and Artificial Intelligence (CeBAI), investigates Raman spectroscopy for forensic applications, a universal technique for identifying traces of body fluids and gunshot residue.
Geometry of the Soul series two. Arrangement of human profile and abstract elements on the subject of spirituality, science, creativity and human mind

Quantum bits and neural interpretation of information

Dr Peter Verheyen, DMD from Sola Society & Academy, Vienna University, delves into the world of quantum bits and neural interpretation of information.
image: ©Ukrainian Naval Forces Institute

Frontline innovations: Introducing the Black Sea battle lab

The Black Sea Battle Lab is a new initiative launched by the Ukrainian and Norwegian armed forces amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Set to begin in July 2025, it aims to create a hub for innovation, leadership development, and policy engagement in maritime operations. Head of the Department of Tactics, Ukrainian Naval Forces Institute, Pavlo Rud, explains.

Rethinking silicone coatings: Using polymer architecture to eliminate VOCs

Ring polysiloxanes offer a promising route to VOC-free silicone coatings without compromising performance; Anne Ladegaard Skov and Cody Brian Gale from the Technical University of Denmark explain.

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