Development of a small sensor capable of continuously monitoring the phytohormone ethylene
Technology may allow optimal transportation and storage of fruits and vegetables, reducing food wasteCredit: NIMS NIMS and AIST have developed ...
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Spraying ethanol to nanofiber masks makes them reusable
Credit: Hyung Joon Cha (POSTECH) As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads around the world, masks have become an essential personal hygiene ...
First measurement of spin-orbit alignment on planet Beta Pictoris b
Credit: Stefan Kraus Astronomers have made the first measurement of spin-orbit alignment for a distant 'super-Jupiter' planet, demonstrating a technique ...
Analyzing matter’s building blocks
JSA/Jefferson Lab's Nathan Isgur Fellow in Nuclear Theory, Nobuo Sato, is developing a 'FemtoAnalyzer' with a new grant from the ...
Ancient Maya reservoirs contained toxic pollution
Mercury, algae made water undrinkable in heart of cityCredit: David Lentz/UC Reservoirs in the heart of an ancient Maya city ...
Pattern analysis of phylogenetic trees could reveal connections between evolution, ecology
Credit: Nigel Goldenfeld In biology, phylogenetic trees represent the evolutionary history and diversification of species - the "family tree" of ...
Support grows for Purdue sustainable method for manufacturing composite fiberboard
Credit: Chris Adam/Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Composite binders are important materials used in furniture, flooring and other consumer ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Precise measurement of liquid iron density under extreme conditions
A big step forward in estimating the chemical composition of the Earth's coreCredit: Assistant Professor Yoichi Nakajima Using the large ...
Cellulose for manufacturing advanced materials
A review of the scientific literature made at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) highlights the potential of hybrid ...
Extensive review of spin-gapless semiconductors: Next-generation spintronics candidates
spin-gapless semiconductors (SGSs) bridge the zero-gap materials and half-metalsCredit: FLEET A University of Wollongong team has published an extensive review ...
TU Graz researchers want to fundamentally improve concrete diagnostics
Credit: © Melbinger - TU Graz Whether crumbling tunnel walls, cracks in concrete facades or porous bridge piers, according to ...
Chemistry paves the way for improved electronic materials
Credit: Magnus Johansson/Linköping University Indium nitride is a promising material for use in electronics, but difficult to manufacture. Scientists at ...
Airborne chemicals could become less hazardous, thanks to a missing math formula
Discovery of how to measure surface viscosity of liquids could give machines more precise control over dropletsCredit: Purdue University images/Brayden ...
