Chemistry
CCNY scientists trap light inside a magnet
A new study led by Vinod M. Menon and his group at the City College of New York shows that...
Long-lived quantum state points the way to solving a mystery in radioactive nuclei
Long-lived quantum state points the way to solving a mystery in radioactive nucleiCredit: Gary Hollenhead, Toby King and Adam Malin/ORNL,...
What role do dust storms play in the world’s climate?
Giant dust storms in the Gulf of Alaska can last for many days and send tonnes of fine sediment or...
Oceans release microplastics into the atmosphere
Microplastic particles are present in the marine atmosphere even in remote parts of the world. These tiny particles come from...
Switching ‘spin’ on and off (and up and down) in quantum materials at room temperature
Researchers have found a way to control the interaction of light and quantum ‘spin’ in organic semiconductors, that works even...
Layered and traditional semiconductors heterogenous integration open door for post Moore era
Scientists in NEXT Lab, Tsinghua University have revealed the fabrication and engineering techniques of TMDs and provided a comparative view...
Cleaning water with ‘smart rust’ and magnets (video)
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2023 — Pouring flecks of rust into water usually makes it dirtier. But researchers have developed...
Sugars affect brain ‘plasticity,’ helping with learning, memory, recovery
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2023 — Can you recognize someone you haven’t seen in years, but forget what you had...
£7 million award for quantum engineering of energy-efficient organic smart materials
A world leading team of scientists has been awarded over £7M to develop radically new disruptive organic materials for everything...
SLAC researchers take important step toward developing cavity-based X-ray laser tech
Researchers have announced an important step in the development of a next-gen technology for making X-ray free-electron laser pulses brighter...
Team compares reanalysis datasets with Advanced Himawari Imager measurements over East Asia
Today’s weather satellites provide scientists with a unique opportunity to evaluate the abilities of various reanalysis datasets to depict multilayer...
Controlling the source of electromagnetic waves enables control of the period of laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS)
Since the scientists at Bell Labs invented the world’s first transistor in December 1947, a revolution in microelectronics technology has...
‘Resurrecting’ the legendary figure behind Count Dracula
Vlad III, known as Vlad the Impaler, was a 15th century prince and military leader who was so terrifying, he’s...
Aging and ovariectomy induces parallel phosphoproteomic changes in skeletal muscle of female mice
“Our findings highlight key molecular signatures and pathways in contracted muscle that may contribute to skeletal muscle strength loss due...
Department of Energy grant supports inclusive high energy physics research
The new project creates opportunities for researchers from historically underrepresented groups to develop technology that will help us understand the...
Advanced magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials and their applications
As an energy carrier, hydrogen holds the prominent advantages of high gravimetric energy density, high abundance, and zero emission, yet its effective...
Carbon-based quantum technology
Quantum technology is promising, but also perplexing. In the coming decades, it is expected to provide us with various technological...
Gold buckyballs, oft-used nanoparticle ‘seeds’ are one and the same
HOUSTON – (Aug. 15, 2023) – Rice University chemists have discovered that tiny gold “seed” particles, a key ingredient in...
Discarded aloe peels could be a sustainable, natural insecticide (video)
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15, 2023 — Aloe barbadensis, commonly known as aloe vera, has been used for thousands of years...
“Planting” rocks in farms, along with emissions reductions, could help meet key IPCC carbon removal goal
American Geophysical Union 14 August 2023 Release 23-31 For Immediate ReleaseCredit: AGU American Geophysical Union 14 August 2023 Release 23-31...
