Chemistry
Researchers take optical coherence tomography to the next level
WASHINGTON — Researchers have developed an enhanced version of optical coherence tomography (OCT) that can image biomedical samples at higher...
Diagnosing liver diseases: New CMJ review presents non-invasive methods for better accuracy
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is among the most prevalent chronic liver disorders worldwide and can sometimes lead to severe...
Close encounter more than 10,000 years ago stirred up spirals in accretion disk
Dr. LU Xing, an associate researcher from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with collaborators...
A 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 can be achieved. Here’s how
The United States has set an ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 50% by 2030. Are...
Time crystals “impossible” but obey quantum physics
Scientists have created the first ”time-crystal” two-body system in an experiment that seems to bend the laws of physics.Credit: ©...
The mindful way to manage stress among elite athletes
Just like the saying, ‘when the going gets tough, the tough get going’, elite athletes are known for their stamina...
Metal mayhem: New research finds toxic metals absorbed by Great Salt Lake plants and insects
Plants in Great Salt Lake wetland ecosystems are able to pull hazardous metal pollution from the lake and sometimes pass...
More decisive people tend to be more confident in their judgments than those who second-guess themselves, despite not actually making better decisions
More decisive people tend to be more confident in their judgments than those who second-guess themselves, despite not actually making...
Famous rock art cave in Spain was used by ancient humans for over 50,000 years
A cave in southern Spain was used by ancient humans as a canvas for artwork and as a burial place...
Less air pollution leads to higher crop yields, Stanford-led study shows
Usually, increasing agricultural productivity depends on adding something, such as fertilizer or water. A new Stanford University-led study reveals that...
A surprising way to tamper ugly ‘Dark Triad’ personality traits
DALLAS (SMU) – Want to be less selfish, manipulative or impulsive? Credit: SMU (Southern Methodist University) DALLAS (SMU) – Want to...
New type of triterpenes discovered
A remarkable discovery and collaborative effort have revealed a new type of triterpenes, a group of organic compounds which are...
Optica’s Quantum 2.0 promotes breakthroughs in quantum research and applied innovations
BOSTON, Mass. — Quantum technology has seen major advancements in computing, communications and sensing — areas that rely heavily on...
Complete photonic bandgap comes to silicon nitride slabs
Silicon nitride (SixNy) is a very promising platform for CMOS-compatible integrated photonics, owing to significantly lower nonlinear losses, a broader...
Newly designed surface high-performance matrix to boost Li-S battery performance
In the field of surface science, the design and optimization of the surface electrochemical active sites always is the hot research on catalyst and battery. Today and tomorrow’s technologies call for...
Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare bestowed on health equity leader Dr. Mona Fouad MD, MPH
The Vilcek Foundation and The Arnold P. Gold Foundation are pleased to announce that the 2022 Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism...
UTSA professor recognized as leader in environmental engineering
Vikram Kapoor, an assistant professor in the UTSA School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management, was recently named...
New NJIT-led center wins pharma backing to improve drug design, shorten development times
Swallowing a pill is simple. Developing one the body will absorb into the bloodstream and deliver to the precise location,...
This illusion, new to science, is strong enough to trick our reflexes
Have a look at this image. Do you perceive that the central black hole is expanding, as if you’re moving...
Pregnant moms and depression: Study links rising symptoms to kids’ behavioral issues
Children whose mothers experience rising levels of depression from the period before pregnancy until the months just after giving birth are at...
