Chemistry
Bright galaxies put dark matter to the test
Key takeawaysCredit: NASA Key takeaways The earliest galaxies are thought to have formed as the gravitational pull of dark matter,...
Researchers uncover potential non-opioid treatment for chronic pain
Among the most difficult types of pain to alleviate is neuropathic pain, pain that is usually caused by damage to...
The hottest catalog of the year: the most comprehensive list of slow-building solar flares yet
Solar flares occur when magnetic energy builds up in the Sun’s atmosphere and is released as electromagnetic radiation. Lasting anywhere...
Researchers discover new ways to excite spin waves with extreme infrared light
As demands for computing resources continue to increase rapidly, scientists and engineers are looking for ways to build faster systems...
Machine learning guides carbon nanotechnology
Carbon nanostructures could become easier to design and synthesize thanks to a machine learning method that predicts how they grow...
Tracking unconventional superconductivity
At low enough temperatures, certain metals lose their electrical resistance and they conduct electricity without loss. This effect of superconductivity...
Protecting light beams from gain and loss – International research team demonstrates robust light propagation in open systems for the first time
Whether describing the orbits of planets or the inner workings of the atom, a key paradigm in physics is the...
Pusan National University researchers decode key airflow pattern impacting global climate
The Hadley circulation is a key atmospheric circulation pattern in the tropics. It helps even out the temperature between the...
Alleviate the drought in the east Hungarian plains
Intensive agricultural cultivation and the resulting changes in soil structure cause low humidity in the near-surface air during heat waves...
Researchers overview recent progress and challenges in silicon-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries
Research in recent years displays that several chemical modifications (binders, composite materials, and electrolytes) provide superior stability and enhance electrochemical...
Enhancing solid-state phosphorescence in π-electronic molecules
Photoluminescent molecules, capable of absorbing and re-emitting light, play an important role in the development of technologies such as light-emitting...
Festive opening of the Institute for Quantitative and Computational Biosciences
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) recently inaugurated its new Institute for Quantitative and Computational Biosciences (IQCB) in the presence of...
Design, synthesis and applications of functional zirconium-based metal-organic frameworks
This review is led by Prof. Zhijie Chen’s group from Department of Chemistry at Zhejiang University. The authors provide an...
Efficient photothermal CO2 methanation over NiFe alloy nanoparticles
This study is led by Prof. Kang Cheng (College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University) and Prof. Ye Wang...
A review of solid-state lithium metal batteries through in-situ solidification
This review is led by Prof. Qiang Zhang and Prof. Chen-Zi Zhao (Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University). The review...
GIST researchers showcase new breakthroughs for unlocking the potential of plasmonics
Plasmonics are special optical phenomena that are understood as interactions between light and matter and possess diverse shapes, material compositions,...
MD Anderson designated IAEA Collaborating Centre to focus on improving radiation, radiology and nuclear medicine worldwide
VIENNA and HOUSTON― The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the signing of an agreement with the...
Lifetime of ‘biodegradable’ straws in the ocean is 8-20 months, study finds
Plastic drinking straws that get into marine ecosystems make beaches unsightly and pose problems for turtles and seabirds. So, people...
Superfluids could share characteristic with common fluids
Every fluid — from Earth’s atmosphere to blood pumping through the human body — has viscosity, a quantifiable characteristic describing...
Unveiling the effect of Ti substitutions on the static oxidation behavior of (Hf,Ti)C at 2500 ℃
Hf-based carbides are highly desirable candidates for thermal protection applications above 2000 ℃ due to their extremely high melting point...
