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Unraveling the initial molecular events of respiration
Physicists from Switzerland, Japan and Germany have unveiled the mechanism by which the first event of respiration takes place in heme proteins.
A new two-dimensional carbon allotrope: Semiconducting diamane film synthesized
Atomically thin diamond, also called diamane, is a two-dimensional carbon allotrope and has attracted considerable scientific interest due to its potential physical properties. However, previous studies suggest that atomically thin...
A new design for flow batteries
In 2020, China plans to launch the largest battery complex in the world with a capacity of 800 MW*h (approximately this amount of energy per year is consumed by a...
Trace vapor generator for detecting explosives, narcotics
Trace vapor detection technologies are crucial for ensuring reliable and safe detection of explosives and illegal drugs. Researchers from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory have developed a compact testing device...
Watch: Paris Hilton gets personal in new 'This Is Paris' trailer
Paris Hilton gives fans a deeper look at her life in the latest trailer for upcoming YouTube documentary, "This Is Paris."
Scientists slow and steer light with resonant nanoantennas
Light is notoriously fast. Its speed is crucial for rapid information exchange, but as light zips through materials, its chances of interacting and exciting atoms and molecules can become very...
Tackling issues of diversity and inclusion in science, with a fact-based approach
A group of 31 world-renowned chemists have come together to articulate the value of diversity in science, calling for a paradigm shift in the ways that the scientific community nurtures...
Artificial materials for more efficient electronics
The discovery of an unprecedented physical effect in a new artificial material marks a significant milestone in the lengthy process of developing "made-to-order" materials and more energy-efficient electronics.
Mathematicians unravel a thread of string theory
Simply put, string theory is a proposed method of explaining everything. Actually, there's nothing simple about it. String theory is a theoretical framework from physics that describes one-dimensional, vibrating fibrous...
Study uncovers mechanisms underlying biosynthesis and accumulation of Paris saponins in P. polyphyllavar yunnanensis
Paris polyphylla var. yunnanensis can synthesize Paris saponins with multiple effective therapies, and its rhizome has become an indispensable ingredient in many patented drugs.
Promising strategies to enhance separation selectivity of nanofiltration
Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Argonne National Laboratory (Argonne), and the University of Chicago in the U.S. have searched for, and...
Research touts lower-cost, longer-life battery
New materials engineering research led by Western could translate into significant real-world benefits like greater range for electric vehicles and longer battery life for cell phones.
New quantum paradox reveals contradiction between widely held beliefs
Quantum physicists at Griffith University have unveiled a new paradox that says, when it comes to certain long-held beliefs about nature, "something's gotta give."
How tomorrow's sustainability leaders can benefit from past successes and pitfalls
Sustainability science focuses on ways to meet the needs of the present without jeopardizing the future. It's a deep and complex area of research that encompasses many systems, from the...
Novel method of heat conduction could be a game changer for server farms and aircraft
Jonathan Boreyko, an associate professor in mechanical engineering, has developed an aircraft thermal management technology that stands ready for adaptation into other areas.
Heat wave still threatens California power grid with outages
California's power grid operators avoided a third day of rolling blackouts but kept a wary eye on the thermometer Tuesday as an ongoing heat wave continued to stress the electrical...
First night of virtual 2020 DNC tackles Black Lives Matter, COVID-19 pandemic
The 2020 Democratic National Convention tackled ongoing social issues including the Black Lives Matter movement and the COVID-19 pandemic as it opened on Monday night.
New findings could help scientists tame damaging heat bursts in fusion reactors
Picture strong wind blowing against a tree until it's knocked down. Such action would mimic the process that causes damaging heat bursts called edge localized modes (ELMs) to flare up...
First night of virtual 2020 DNC tackles Black Lives Matter, COVID-19 pandemic
The 2020 Democratic National Convention tackled ongoing social issues including the Black Lives Matter movement and the COVID-19 pandemic as it opened on Monday night.
2020 Democratic National Convention opens with Black Lives Matter tribute
The 2020 Democratic National Convention opened with a tribute to the Black Lives Matter Movement including a message from the brothers of George Floyd, whose killing sparked global protests.
New findings could help scientists tame damaging heat bursts in fusion reactors
Physicists have discovered a new trigger for edge localized modes (ELMs) -- instabilities that can halt fusion reactions and damage the tokamaks that house such reactions.
Air pollution is a driver of residential electricity demand, study finds
A new study reveals that households respond to ambient air pollution by increasing electricity consumption, which in turn increases the carbon emissions that are co-produced in supplying the electricity.
New superlattice material for future energy efficient devices
Physicists have created a new material layered by two structures, forming a superlattice, that at a high temperature is a super-efficient insulator conducting current without dissipation and lost energy.
No limit yet for carbon nanotube fibers
Researchers report advances in their quest to make the best carbon nanotube fibers for industry.
Scientists use photons as threads to weave novel forms of matter
New research has successful discovered a way to bind two negatively charged electron-like particles which could create opportunities to form novel materials for use in new technological developments.
Contextual engineering adds deeper perspective to local projects
Contextual engineering is a novel approach combining technological expertise with deep understanding of cultural and societal conditions.
Rotating microscope could provide a new window into secrets of microscopic life
Insights from innovative device could provide a new window into secrets of microscopic ocean life and their effects on crucial planetary processes, such as carbon fixation.
Virginia woman's thirst leads to $500,000 lottery jackpot
A Virginia woman said her desire for an energy drink after cleaning out her car led to her winning a $500,000 lottery jackpot.