Scientists studying particle collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) usually capture what happens when atomic nuclei smash into one another at nearly the speed of light. But even when the nuclei don't collide, interesting things can happen. In a new paper just published in Physical Review Letters, members of RHIC's STAR collaboration describe a new way to use near-miss collisions at RHIC to study what's going on inside the nucleus. The approach advances the reach of RHIC, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science user facility at DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory, into the next frontier in nuclear physics—a journey into the inner workings of the building blocks of matter.
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Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, publicly urged his country to shift its focus away from confrontation and towards building up its economy.
This weekend, those living in South Nashville are invited to come out and voice their concern about which roads need the most attention during a Neighborhood Safety Day meeting.
A Chicago newcomer decided to make friends by connecting with strangers, and research suggests that this is a great way to combat the increasing isolation many Americans are feeling.
Adolescence is a critical stage when many lifelong challenges first emerge, including mental health difficulties.
Traditionally farmed landscapes can help produce food while also protecting nature and keeping cultural traditions alive. A research team led by the University of Göttingen recently examined Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) as defined and recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The researchers found that these landscapes can offer practical lessons for sustainable land use worldwide—but only if strategies are adapted to local people, environments and farming traditions. The results are published in Ecology & Society.
WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As the school year comes to a close, one district is working to make sure students continue to have access to meals throughout the summer. The Warrensburg Central School District will be going the extra mile to feed students this summer-- delivering meals directly to their homes. The district is launching [...]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in full swing, and the tournament already had an unexpected thrilling tale in its first week. Cape Verde entered Monday’s matchup against Spain as massive 28-1 underdogs. Cape Verde, a town of 70,000, was ranked 64th in the world by FIFA. Spain ranked third overall before the tournament. Cape...
River experts say new satellite technology holds the promise of protecting water quality around the world.
After an episode of the popular TV medical drama "The Pitt" included a character from Freedom House Ambulance Service—the nation's first emergency medical service, which was staffed entirely by African Americans—awareness of these long-overlooked pioneers in prehospital care surged. That's according to a first-of-its-kind study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health and published in American Journal of Health Promotion.
Rainfall history is just as critical to predicting air pollution as where the air came from, a team led by University of Michigan Engineering researchers, in collaboration with scientists at the Appalachian Mountain Club and Plymouth State University, has discovered. The findings give meteorologists a physical benchmark to improve simulations that predict changes in pollution levels over complex terrain. They also show how air pollution can be deposited in sensitive mountain environments, with downstream effects for waterways fed from the mountains.
The former NBA player and ESPN analyst eviscerated Wembanyama for his play in the Spurs' NBA Finals loss to the Knicks.