Chemistry
New way to estimate current induced magnetization switching efficacy in ultrathin systems
Credit: FEFU press-office Scientists of Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) in collaboration with colleagues from South Ural State University and...
The physical limit of quantum optics resolves a mystery of computational complexity
Credit: ©Science China Press Linear optics represents one of the best examples for demonstrating quantum physics. It works at room...
Dowsing for electric fields in liquid crystals
The orientation of the ordered molecules that make up nematic liquid crystals can change under electric fields, and can be...
Exposing modern forgers
The chemical refinement of radiocarbon datingCredit: James Hamm, Buffalo State College, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY Art...
Researchers develop superconducting quantum refrigerator
Credit: University of Rochester illustration / Michael Osadciw Imagine a refrigerator so cold it could turn atoms into their quantum...
It’s alive! UNH researchers create innovative ‘living’ bridge
Credit: Scott Ripley/ UNH DURHAM, N.H.--Engineers at the University of New Hampshire have designed a unique living laboratory on a...
DFG funds new research unit examining the microstructure of adaptive polymer gels
Research alliance on 'Adaptive Polymer Gels with Controlled Network Structure' will close a gap in the German research landscapeCredit: photo/©:...
Clemson researchers, Prisma Health doctor collaborate on ovarian cancer screening tool
CLEMSON, South Carolina -- A team of researchers from Clemson University and Prisma Health-Upstate are working to create a screening...
The epic search for oldest ice in Antarctica is starting
Credit: Robert Mulvaney, Massimo Frezzotti On 1st June 2019 the European Beyond EPICA Oldest Ice Core project started with the...
Using physics to print living tissue
Laws of physics replace trial and error in new approaches to bioprintingCredit: Ashkan Shafiee WASHINGTON, D.C., June 4, 2019 --...
Chemists could make ‘smart glass’ smarter by manipulating it at the nanoscale
An alternative nanoscale design for eco-friendly smart glassCredit: Steven Marquez/Colorado State University "Smart glass," an energy-efficiency product found in newer...
New center at the University of Copenhagen to predict climate tipping points
Current climate models are unable to predict sudden and violent changes to climate, known as tipping points. This is a...
Opioid analgesics increase the risk of pneumonia among persons with Alzheimer’s disease
Opioid analgesics were associated with a 30% increase in the risk of pneumonia in persons with Alzheimer's disease, a recent...
Everything will connect to the internet someday, and this biobattery could help
Credit: Sean Choi BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - In the future, small paper and plastic devices will be able to connect to...
Tolerance to stress is a ‘trade-off’ as fruit flies age
Study first to show how effects of foraging gene are beneficial early in life but costly later in lifeCredit: Florida...
Researchers develop breakthrough process to create cancer-killing drugs
New technique could produce treatments for wide variety of diseasesCredit: Glenn Micalizio HANOVER, N.H. - June 4, 2019 - A...
New process to rinse heavy metals from soils
When poisonous heavy metals like lead and cadmium escape from factories or mines, they can pollute the nearby soil. With...
Separation anxiety no more: A faster technique to purify elements
A more efficient chemical separation method pioneered by Berkeley Lab scientists could accelerate access to promising cancer treatmentCredit: Marilyn Chung/Berkeley...
Beta blockers can block the effects of stress and anger in patients prone to emotion-triggered atrial fibrillation
For patients taking beta blockers, experiencing anger or psychological stress was much less likely to be followed by atrial fibrillation,...
17 million fund backs 170 breakthrough concepts in imaging and sensing
Successful proposals include projects highlighting societal benefits of ESO technologyCredit: ESO/ATTRACT ATTRACT, a Horizon 2020 research and innovation project funded...