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Artificial muscle fibers could serve as cell scaffolds
In two new studies, North Carolina State University researchers have designed and tested a series of textile fibers that can change shape and generate force like a muscle. In the...
In situ investigation of the structure-activity correlation for carbon dioxide electrolysis in SOECs
Solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) provide a practical solution for direct conversion of CO2 to chemicals; however, an in-depth mechanistic understanding of the dynamic reconstruction of active sites for perovskite...
New skyrmion transistors propel quantum and AI research
In an era marked by an escalating energy crisis, the world stands on the precipice of a transformative revolution in spintronics technology, promising ultra-low power consumption paired with superior performance....
Harvard awards 9,265 degrees over the 2022-23 academic year
Today the University awarded a total of 9,265 degrees. A breakdown of degrees and programs is listed below. Harvard College granted a total of 1,731 degrees. Degrees from the Harvard John A....
Cozy knit sweaters could help robots ‘feel’ contact
The sensitive 'yarn' encases robots to direct them based on human touch and guidance. Carnegie Mellon Certain robots can certainly sense cold temperatures, but feeling cold is a whole other ordeal. And yet...
Scientists improve thermoelectric performance of n-type transition metal selenide through nanoinclusions
A research team led by Prof. Qin Xiaoying from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has improved the thermoelectric performance of an n-type transition...
Researchers develop 'noise-canceling' qubits to minimize errors in quantum computers
Despite their immense promise to solve new kinds of problems, today's quantum computers are inherently prone to error. A small perturbation in their surrounding environment— a change in temperature, pressure,...
Plants remove cancer-causing toxins from air
A groundbreaking study has revealed that plants can efficiently remove toxic petrol fumes, including cancer-causing compounds such as benzene, from indoor air.
How the tongue shaped life on Earth
Twice, quarterback Patrick Mahomes has led the Kansas City Chiefs to victory in the Super Bowl, the pinnacle of U.S. football. Although most fans have their eyes on the ball as Mahomes...
Extreme weather and energy insecurity can compound health risks
People who need electronic medical devices and live in poor housing conditions tend to experience higher rates of energy insecurity. DepositPhotos In 2020, about 34 million households in the United States experienced some...
IEA finds global spend on renewables is higher than for fossil fuels
Global capital investments in clean energy are on pace to surge by 24%, compared with a 15% increase in fossil fuels, the International Energy Agency said Thursday.
DJI Mavic 3 Pro review
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is the world’s first consumer drone featuring three cameras and provides a highly versatile option that comfortably straddles the consumer and prosumer markets.
Study presents a new, highly efficient converter of quantum information carriers
Light is a key carrier of information. It enables high-speed data transmission around the world via fiber-optic telecommunication networks. This information-carrying capability can be extended to transmitting quantum information by...
Making the structure of 'fire ice' with nanoparticles
Cage structures made with nanoparticles could be a route toward making organized nanostructures with mixed materials, and researchers at the University of Michigan have shown how to achieve this through...
Team achieves Ångström-resolution fluorescence microscopy
A breakthrough in fluorescence microscopy has been achieved by the research group of Ralf Jungmann at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry (MPIB) and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich. The team developed...
Twisting under the stroboscope: Controlling crystal lattices of hybrid solar cell materials with terahertz light
To overcome global energy challenges and fight the looming environmental crisis, researchers around the world investigate new materials for converting sunlight into electricity. Some of the most promising candidates for...
Scientists propose revolution in complex systems modeling with quantum technologies
Scientists have made a significant advancement with quantum technologies that could transform complex systems modeling with an accurate and effective approach that requires significantly reduced memory.
New study shows superior reactive oxygen species removal ability of copper coupled to lysozyme
In aerobic organisms, reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as hydroxide (OH), singlet oxygen (1O2), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and superoxide (O2-) ions are produced during aerobic respiration, which causes serious oxidative...
Keeping time with an atomic nucleus
Nuclear clocks could allow scientists to probe the fundamental forces of the universe in the future. LMU researchers have made a crucial advance in this area as part of an...
Going Electric: Argonne Partners with the University of Illinois Chicago for Next Generation Electrochemistry event
Argonne lecturers, laboratory tours, are featured at the University of Illinois Chicago's Next Generation Electrochemistry workshop focusing on advanced topics in electrochemistry. The workshop is in its eighth year.
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Laser physicists directly observe first femtoseconds after photoinjection
A laser pulse hits an electron in a solid. If it receives enough energy from the light wave, it can then move freely through a solid. This phenomenon, which scientists...
Experiments shed light on pressure-driven ionization in giant planets and stars
Scientists have conducted laboratory experiments at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) that provide new insights on the complex process of pressure-driven ionization in giant planets and stars. Their research, published...
CERN facility takes a solid tick forward towards a nuclear clock
Atomic clocks are the world's most precise timekeepers. Based on periodic transitions between two electronic states of an atom, they can track the passage of time with a precision as...
The observation of a quantum disordered ground state in a triangular lattice magnet
Magnetic materials with a triangular lattice have been the focus of numerous research studies, as theoretical predictions suggest that they could exhibit spin liquid states. These are quantum phases of...
Joint research team succeeds in transporting light using non-Hermitian meta-gratings
Light can be absorbed or reflected at the surface of a material depending on the matter's properties or change its form and be converted into thermal energy. Upon reaching a...
KRISS Propels Quantum and AI Research with New Skyrmion Transistors
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science(KRISS) paves the way for spintronics technology revolution by implementing the world's first skyrmion transistors
Quantum scientists accurately measure power levels one trillion times lower than usual
Scientists in Finland have developed a nanodevice that can measure the absolute power of microwave radiation down to the femtowatt level at ultra-low temperatures - a scale trillion times lower...