Chemistry
WVU astrophysicist to put own spin on first-of-its-kind gravitational wave detector with NASA support
A theoretical astrophysicist at West Virginia University will play a key role in the development of a first-of-its-kind planned space...
Observing ultrafast photoinduced dynamics in a halogen-bonded supramolecular system
Researchers uncover how the halogen bond can be exploited to direct sequential dynamics in the multi-functional crystals, offering crucial insights...
Unraveling the physics of knitting
Knitting, the age-old craft of looping and stitching natural fibers into fabrics, has received renewed attention for its potential applications...
Towards next-gen functional materials: direct observation of electron transfer in solids
Electron transfer (ET) is a process in which an electron is transferred from one atom or molecule to another. ET...
Decoding self-initiative: How the brain governs goal-directed actions
Ever wondered how your brain decides when to act? Initiating actions with a specific goal in mind is a complex...
Development of revolutionary color-tunable photonic devices
A team at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), spearheaded by Professor Su Seok Choi and Ph.D. candidate Seungmin...
LIST to help develop gas sensors for everyday products under new Horizon Europe project
The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) will be coordinating a new Horizon Europe project, called AMUSENS, aimed at...
The coldest lab in New York has a new quantum offering
There’s a hot new BEC in town that has nothing to do with bacon, egg, and cheese. You won’t find...
New catalyst brings commercial high-efficiency zinc-air batteries closer to reality
The effective conversion from fossil fuel-based to renewable energy sources requires cost-efficient, high-capacity, rechargeable batteries. Zinc-air batteries (ZAB) can theoretically...
The unexpected connection between brewing coffee and understanding turbulence
In 1883 Osborne Reynolds injected ink into water in a short, clear pipe to observe its movement. His experiments showed...
New flexible crystals for optical tuning with multiple deformation options
In recent years, significant strides to enhance the functionality and adaptability of devices have been taken in the field of...
Groundbreaking progress in quantum physics: how quantum field theories decay and fission
An international research team around Marcus Sperling, a researcher at the Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, has sparked interest...
Updating the way the Lab computes
Unraveling the behavior of plasma increasingly requires intensive computing resources. That’s why plasma demands a calculated approach to computation. Credit: Photo...
Arctic melting heavily influenced by little-studied meteorological phenomena, find scientists led by UMass Amherst
AMHERST, Mass. – A team of scientists led by François Lapointe, a research associate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst,...
Efficient CO2 conversion to fuels and chemicals using ionic liquid electrolyte
Converting CO2 into fuel and chemicals using electricity, also known as electrochemical conversion of CO2, is a promising way to...
New FRIB precision measurement program advances understanding of proton halos
In May 2022, the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University (MSU), launched its precision measurement program....
Martian meteorites deliver a trove of information on Red Planet’s structure
Mars has a distinct structure in its mantle and crust with discernible reservoirs, and this is known thanks to meteorites...
AMS Science Preview: Sea-ice loss may accelerate; tornadoes and flying cars
The American Meteorological Society continuously publishes research on climate, weather, and water in its 12 journals. Many of these articles...
Optical imager captures amplitude and phase information without digital processing
Complex field imaging provides a detailed structural analysis of samples by capturing both the amplitude and phase information of objects,...
Fjords are effective carbon traps regardless of oxygen levels
The fjords on Sweden’s west coast act as effective carbon traps regardless of whether the bottom water is oxygen-rich or...
