Macroscopic quantum interference in an ultra-pure metal
Credit: © MPI CPfS That visible light holds the character of a wave can be demonstrated in simple optics experiments, or directly witnessed when rainbows...
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Tiny Japanese dinosaur eggs help unscramble Cretaceous ecosystem
University of Tsukuba research reveals a nest of exceptionally small non-avian theropod egg fossils in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, providing a window into Early Cretaceous biodiversityCredit:...
The nature of nuclear forces imprinted in photons
Credit: Source: IFJ PAN IFJ PAN scientists together with colleagues from the University of Milano (Italy) and other countries confirmed the need to include the...
Fancy Aussie bees flew in from Asia
Ecology experts connect species to Asia, AntarcticaCredit: James Dorey, Flinders University Ancestors of a distinctive pollinating bee found across Australia probably originated in tropical Asian...
Case for axion origin of dark matter gains traction
New research findings from the IAS, University of Michigan, and UC BerkeleyCredit: Co & Harigaya In a new study of axion motion, researchers propose a...
No leg to stand on for Australia’s flamingos
Three species thrived until inland lakes driedCredit: Flinders University The sweeping pink salt lakes across Australia's interior are all that remain of the lush green...
Life-emulating molecules show basic metabolism
Credit: Sylvia Germes In a system with self-replicating molecules -previously shown to have the capability to grow, divide and evolve - chemists from the University...
A focused approach to imaging neural activity in the brain
New molecule for imaging calcium in neurons reduces crosstalk from neighboring neuronsCredit: Howard Gritton, Boston University CAMBRIDGE, MA -- When neurons fire an electrical impulse,...
Children more resilient against coronavirus, study reveals
Texas team reviews 131 studies of children from 26 countriesCredit: UT Health San Antonio SAN ANTONIO - The majority of children with COVID-19 in 26...
Al2Pt for oxygen evolution reaction in water splitting
A strategy for creating multi-functionality in electrocatalysisCredit: © MPI CPfS The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources strongly depends on an availability of...
Process for ‘two-faced’ nanomaterials may aid energy, information tech
Credit: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, U.S. Dept. of Energy A team led by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory used a simple process...
Rapid genomic profiling of colon cancers can improve therapy selection for patients
Multicenter study led by Dartmouth's and Dartmouth-Hitchcock's Norris Cotton Cancer Center shows vastly improved turnaround time to get results from the lab to the oncologist...
Scientists propose strategy for site-selective chiral drug synthesis in living systems
Credit: CIAC Enantioselectivity plays an important role in the pharmacological and toxicological processes of chiral drugs. In chiral drug synthesis that uses bioorthogonal chemistry within...
FCC grant to expand UVA Health’s COVID-19 telehealth care
More than $750,000 to support remote patient monitoring, virtual urgent careCredit: UVA Health The Federal Communications Commission awarded UVA Health $767,139 this week to expand...
From the lab, the first cartilage-mimicking gel that’s strong enough for knees
Cartilage provides a combination of cushiony-yet-strong that hydrogels haven't been able to match, until nowCredit: By Feichen Yang, Duke University. DURHAM, N.C. -- The thin,...