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'It gives us a glimpse of a different kind of Viking life': Archaeologist Neil Price on the sea-kings, sorcerers and Sámi who lived during the Viking Age
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'It gives us a glimpse of a different kind of Viking life': Archaeologist Neil Price on the sea-kings, sorcerers and Sámi who lived during the Viking Age

In the early medieval period, the Vikings were just one part of a vast tapestry of Scandinavians who ruled, sailed, traded and fought around the world, from North America to Asia. In his new book, "The Sea-King and the Sorceress: Life and Death in the Viking Age" (Basic Books, 2026), author Neil Price, professor and chair of archaeology at Uppsala University in Sweden, reveals the true diversity and complexity of people who lived during the Viking Age (often dating from A.D. 793 to 1066). Price investigates more than 20 burials from the Viking Age, lingering on details that can tell us about these individuals and their world. He also shines a light on frequently overlooked groups, including ...

📅 2026-10-13 09:00:00    •    Live Science
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Scientists uncover a hidden map of the brain with 539 distinct regions
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Scientists uncover a hidden map of the brain with 539 distinct regions

Scientists have uncovered a hidden layer of organization in the brain by creating the first detailed 3D map of its lipids, the fatty molecules essential for brain structure and communication. By analyzing millions of measurements from mouse brains, researchers identified 539 distinct chemical zones, revealing patterns and boundaries that traditional brain maps have missed. Surprisingly, even white matter, once thought to be relatively uniform, contains a complex patchwork of chemically distinct regions.

📅 2026-10-13 05:00:55    •    ScienceDaily
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Physicists discover “astonishing” property of light that defies expectations
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Physicists discover “astonishing” property of light that defies expectations

Scientists have uncovered a surprising hidden ability of light that allows it to develop spinning, twisting behavior as it travels through empty space, without special lenses, mirrors, or materials. Researchers discovered that light’s internal geometry can naturally produce left- and right-handed patterns, challenging long-standing assumptions about how light behaves. By carefully arranging a beam’s structure, scientists can control where and how these spinning patterns emerge, unlocking a new way to manipulate light.

📅 2026-10-13 04:19:32    •    ScienceDaily
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Scientists just gave the powerhouses of our cells a high-tech upgrade
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Scientists just gave the powerhouses of our cells a high-tech upgrade

Scientists have created a new coating for mitochondria that preserves their ability to produce energy, potentially opening the door to new treatments for diseases involving these tiny cellular powerhouses. The technology could one day help transfer healthy mitochondria into damaged cells, although its effectiveness in transplantation remains unproven.

📅 2026-10-13 01:33:58    •    ScienceDaily
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New research traces the origins and human impact of Britain's largest medieval lead industry through ancient teeth
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New research traces the origins and human impact of Britain's largest medieval lead industry through ancient teeth

The first definitive evidence of when post-Roman lead production began in one of Europe's largest medieval lead-producing regions, the Derbyshire Peak District in central England, has been uncovered by archaeologists after centuries of mining had erased much of the archaeological evidence. The work has been published in Antiquity.

📅 2026-10-12 23:00:08    •    Phys.org
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Magnetic sculpting transforms single-source fields into predetermined shapes with mathematical precision
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Magnetic sculpting transforms single-source fields into predetermined shapes with mathematical precision

Magnetic fields are invisible yet essential components in technologies ranging from MRI scanners and particle accelerators to atomic clocks and future quantum computers. Each of these applications requires magnetic fields with specific shapes and properties. Today, creating such tailored magnetic fields requires researchers and engineers to design specialized, carefully optimized magnets or large systems of coils for each individual application—a complex and resource-intensive process.

📅 2026-10-12 22:40:01    •    Phys.org
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Scientists find a hidden problem with endless smartphone scrolling
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Scientists find a hidden problem with endless smartphone scrolling

Excessive smartphone use may be taking a hidden toll on the brain and body, with heavy scrolling linked to poorer memory, reduced attention, disrupted sleep, and potential balance problems. Researchers found that weak self-control and fear of missing out, rather than personality alone, are key factors behind problematic phone use.

📅 2026-10-12 22:25:50    •    ScienceDaily
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Bacterial antiviral defense suggests ancient link to human chromosome protection
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Bacterial antiviral defense suggests ancient link to human chromosome protection

A new antiviral defense system discovered by Columbia scientists could be adapted in the future into a gene editor that slows down aging in our cells and improves cancer therapies. At the same time, the discovery also sheds light on an ancient event in evolution that may have helped set the stage for the emergence of higher organisms.

📅 2026-10-12 22:20:02    •    Phys.org
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Nanostructure-assisted ultrasound shows potential for Parkinson's treatment
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Nanostructure-assisted ultrasound shows potential for Parkinson's treatment

Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most common neurological disorders associated with later life, and its prevalence rises sharply with age. It affects the brain systems that control movement, often causing tremor, stiffness, slowness and problems with balance, all of which can reduce independence and quality of life in older adults. The condition is mainly linked to the gradual loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells.

📅 2026-10-12 22:00:08    •    Phys.org
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Your gut bacteria could be changing how many calories you absorb
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Your gut bacteria could be changing how many calories you absorb

Scientists have developed a model showing that gut bacteria play a surprisingly important role in how many calories we absorb, meaning food labels may not tell the full story. In a controlled study, people eating a high-fiber diet absorbed about 116 fewer calories per day than those eating a typical Western diet, without feeling hungrier.

📅 2026-10-12 21:44:16    •    ScienceDaily
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From nonmagnetic to magnetic: A 2D semiconductor with electrically tunable magnetism
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From nonmagnetic to magnetic: A 2D semiconductor with electrically tunable magnetism

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS), in collaboration with scientists from institutions in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Germany, have demonstrated a way to introduce magnetism into an otherwise nonmagnetic two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor and subsequently control its magnetic properties using an electrical voltage. The findings, published in Science Advances, establish a new platform for investigating electrically controllable magnetism in atomically thin materials, with potential implications for future spintronic technologies.

📅 2026-10-12 21:40:11    •    Phys.org
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Data-driven cricket ratings could reveal undervalued batters and bowlers through peer comparisons
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Data-driven cricket ratings could reveal undervalued batters and bowlers through peer comparisons

An analytical method could help high-level cricket franchises make more informed decisions about player recruitment, retention and team selection, according to research published in the International Journal of Services and Operations Management. The approach uses data envelopment analysis (DEA) to compare efficiency using multiple inputs and outputs. In the world of cricket, this means assessing players against their peers rather than relying on individual statistics.

📅 2026-10-12 21:40:07    •    Phys.org
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Reinforced vertebrae allow plunge-diving seabirds to survive high-speed impact
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Reinforced vertebrae allow plunge-diving seabirds to survive high-speed impact

A northern gannet scans the sea for fish from 100 feet (30 meters) in the air. Upon seeing a school, it pitches its body into a nosedive, somehow breaking the surface at 70 miles per hour (113 kilometers per hour) without breaking its neck. This daring maneuver seems to defy the laws of nature, but it's standard hunting behavior for plunge-diving seabirds.

📅 2026-10-12 21:30:01    •    Phys.org
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Scientists uncover the 2.3-billion-year-old secret that helped keep Earth habitable
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Scientists uncover the 2.3-billion-year-old secret that helped keep Earth habitable

Scientists may have solved a 2.3-billion-year-old mystery about how Earth maintained enough oxygen to support life. Ancient rocks reveal that phosphorus recycling in the oceans created a self-sustaining cycle that helped keep oxygen levels high, even as the planet underwent dramatic environmental changes. The discovery challenges assumptions about Earth's early atmosphere and raises new questions about why complex life took so long to emerge.

📅 2026-10-12 21:27:10    •    ScienceDaily
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Global satellite data reveal widening recovery gap between urban and rural vegetation
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Global satellite data reveal widening recovery gap between urban and rural vegetation

A global study has revealed a striking divergence in how urban and rural vegetation respond to climate stress. The study was led by Jin Wu from the School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, and professor Yuyu Zhou from the Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), with Dr. Zhengfei Guo as the first author.

📅 2026-10-12 21:20:14    •    Phys.org
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Measuring wildfire plumes to predict extreme fire behavior
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Measuring wildfire plumes to predict extreme fire behavior

Predicting the unpredictable starts with understanding how extreme wildfires develop and under what conditions. This knowledge is essential to better anticipate and respond to them. To achieve this, firefighter and researcher Marc Castellnou and the GRAF/Bombers Catalonia team measure the atmosphere both inside and outside wildfire plumes.

📅 2026-10-12 21:20:07    •    Phys.org
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