Researchers discover new kind of magnetism

More than 200 materials could be "altermagnets," predicted just a few years ago.

The quantum phantom

A ghostly quasiparticle rooted in a century-old Italian mystery could unlock quantum computing's potential-if only it could be pinned down.

Solar max set to arrive sooner than expected-and stronger

A feisty Sun threatens satellites and electric grids, highlighting need for better forecasts.

Magnets wipe memories from meteorites

Researchers sound alarm over damage caused by popular meteorite-hunting technique.

Lifting the veil

Alien planets are shrouded in hazes that hide clues to their makeup. Lab experiments could help clear the view.

Mars's magnetic field was long-lived, reversible

Study of famed meteorite by quantum microscope hints at planet's prolonged habitability.

NASA asteroid test strikes a blow for planetary defense

Observers study debris from DART's crash into a space rock and wait to see how much the asteroid was deflected.

NASA’s asteroid deflection mission takes aim

Target’s structure will sway outcome of upcoming test collision, simulations show

Star's midlife crisis illuminates our Sun's history-and future

Long magnetic lull mimics Maunder Minimum, when sunspots largely disappeared 400 years ago.

Radio bursts from 'zombie' black holes excite astronomers

Delayed emissions from black holes that fed on stars earlier could help explain the formation of powerful jets.

Balloon detects first signs of 'sound tunnel' in the sky

Atmospheric analog to ocean's acoustic channel could be used to monitor eruptions and bombs.

A Pilot Study Determining Comprehension and the Acceptability of a Cancer Research Study Website for Cancer Patients and Caregivers

The purpose of this pilot study was to determine if a cancer research study website increased comprehension among patients and caregivers and if website evaluations differed across patient and caregiver groups. Participants (N = 200) were cancer patients and caregivers living in the USA. Comprehension was determined by the number of correct responses to a series of questions about key characteristics of cancer research studies that are frequently unknown or misinterpreted by patients and/or caregivers. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted to determine participant evaluations across four domains: perceived website credibility, perceived website attractiveness, perceived information effectiveness, and perceived information clarity. Patients and caregivers perceived the website as highly credible and attractive and the information as both easy to understand and moderately effective in helping them make decisions about CCTs. Qualitative feedback underscores the importance of testimonials to website credibility. However, the range in the number of correct responses of certain items across participants coupled with discrepancies in comprehension between patients and caregivers suggests the need for stronger mechanisms evaluating knowledge outcomes.