Phys.org - Business
Q&A: What happens during a government shutdown?
The U.S. government faces a shutdown on Oct. 1 unless Congress passes a spending bill to keep the government funded.This post was originally published on this site
Month: September 2025
Phys.org - Politics
A sense that they will be supported helps fuel children’s ambitions to become political leaders
Across the globe, many more men than women hold political office. One reason for this disparity is a seeming gender difference in political ambition: Girls start to show less interest in political activities and pursuits […]
Phys.org - Engineering
Engineers create first artificial neurons that could directly communicate with living cells
A team of engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has announced the creation of an artificial neuron with electrical functions that closely mirror those of biological ones. Building on their previous work using protein […]
Phys.org - Business
The Euro ‘stablecoin’: How this new crypto venture could threaten the Eurozone’s already fragile economy
On 25 September 2025, it was announced that 9 European banks, including UniCredit, ING and CaixaBank, have launched a consortium to issue a euro stablecoin—a cryptocurrency with a value pegged to the euro.This post was […]
Phys.org - Engineering
Light-triggered process lets 3D printers create custom glass structures without glue or high temperatures
Researchers have developed the first binder-free method for 3D printing glass, using light to trigger a chemical reaction that directly forms silica structures without the need for organic additives or extreme heat. This breakthrough makes […]
Phys.org - Engineering
3D printing becomes stronger and more economical with light and AI
Photocurable 3D printing, widely used for everything from dental treatments to complex prototype manufacturing, is fast and precise but has the limitation of being fragile and easily broken by impact. A KAIST research team has […]
Phys.org - Politics
Arab American students and parents see US schools very differently. Political tensions are widening the gap
Sixty-four percent of Arab American students say their parents don’t fully understand the U.S. school system.This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org - Business
Managers want to support disabled and neurodivergent staff but lack tools, study shows
UK employers risk losing valuable talent unless they improve support for disabled and neurodivergent staff, according to a new study that highlights both persistent barriers and practical solutions.This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org - Engineering
Fidget-controlled robots show the power of metastability
Fidget poppers are an example of “bistability,” as the popped circles rest in one of two stable states. Purdue University researchers have taken this idea to its extreme, building robots that can be preprogrammed and […]
TechXplore - Internet
California enacts AI safety law targeting tech giants
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law groundbreaking legislation requiring the world’s largest artificial intelligence companies to publicly disclose their safety protocols and report critical incidents, state lawmakers announced Monday.This post was originally published […]