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Efficient valves for electron spins
Researchers at the University of Basel in collaboration with colleagues from Pisa have developed a new concept that uses electron spin to switch an electrical current. In addition to fundamental...
New advance in superconductors with 'twist' in rhombohedral graphite
An international research team led by The University of Manchester has revealed a nanomaterial that mirrors the "magic angle" effect originally found in a complex man-made structure known as twisted...
F-35s join U.S. Air Force's Red Flag-Alaska exercise for first time
High-level training of U.S. Air Force pilots concluded this week at Red Flag-Alaska, a regular drill which this year featured use of F-35 fighter planes.
Seth MacFarlane to adapt 'The Winds of War' as limited series
Seth MacFarlane is developing "The Winds of War," a series based on the Herman Wouk novel, as his first project for NBCUniversal.
CBS renews 'Tough As Nails' for a second season
CBS has renewed reality competition series "Tough As Nails" for a second season.
Energy-storing walls made from ordinary red bricks
Researchers turn bricks into supercapacitors by depositing conductive materials in their pores
Eggshell-based surgical material for skull injuries
A bioactive polymer-ceramic composite for fixing implants and restoring bone defects in the skull was developed by an international group of materials scientists from the NUST MISIS Center for Composite...
Quantum materials quest could benefit from graphene that buckles
Graphene, an extremely thin two-dimensional layer of the graphite used in pencils, buckles when cooled while attached to a flat surface, resulting in beautiful pucker patterns that could benefit the...
Scientists propose method for eliminating damaging heat bursts in fusion device
Picture an airplane that can only climb to one or two altitudes after taking off. That limitation would be similar to the plight facing scientists who seek to avoid instabilities...
The best rugged cameras for adventurous photographers
Snap shots anywhere. (Thom Holmes via Unsplash/)Whether you’re tackling a hike through the mountains or a surf on the ocean, rugged cameras are built to capture it all. They’re perfect for the toughest...
Enhanced liquid repellence through flexible microstructures
Artificial surfaces that can repel liquids have attracted significant attention across scientific and industrial platforms to create functional topological features. But the role of the underlying structures that are in contact with liquid...
Red bricks can be charged, store energy
Chemists at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a method for converting red bricks, the ubiquitous building material, into "smart bricks" that can be charged and store energy like...
The best pro drones for stunning aerial shots
Achieve shots from great heights. (Arnold Dogelis via Unsplash/)If you’re in the market for cinematic, aerial footage that will capture your activities – whether it’s a casual day at the beach or an...
Space-themed board games that are out of this world
All of time and space; everywhere and anywhere; every star that ever was. Where do you want to start? (Shot by Cerqueira via Unsplash/)Like a great film or television show, the best...
New device delivers single cells in just one click
EPFL spin-off SEED Biosciences has developed a pipetting robot that can dispense individual cells one by one. Their innovation allows for enhanced reliability and traceability, and can save life-science researchers...
Q&A: Keeping cool efficiently during heat waves
Heat waves are becoming a more regular occurrence across the country. Iain Walker, Leader of the Residential Building Systems Group at Berkeley Lab, has suggestions for how to weather them....
Researchers develop a tool for characterizing frequency-entangled photon pairs
Frequency-entangled photon pairs, an easily accessible type of entanglement, have been widely applied in fields like quantum-enhanced positioning and clock synchronization, and quantum spectroscopy.
Parallel coupled cell-centered finite volume thermal lattice boltzmann method on unstructured grids
The lattice Boltzmann method (LBM), which originated from lattice gas automata (LGA), has become an effective and attractive numerical scheme in computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Trillions in coronavirus spending is putting AOC's favorite economic theory to the test
French philosopher Voltaire famously quipped: "If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him." Something similar can be said of modern monetary theory, also known as MMT,...
Michelle Pfeiffer's 'French Exit' to close the New York Film Festival
Michelle Pfeiffer's "French Exit" has been chosen as the closing night screening of the 2020 New York Film Festival.
Pressure-induced 2D-3D conversion in hybrid lead iodide layered perovskite
Hydrostatic pressurization can lead to new and improved material properties. However, most novel material properties are only retainable at high-pressure states, and therefore have no practical applicability at ambient conditions....
Molecular additives enhance mechanical properties of organic solar cell material
Organic solar cells are ideal for use in flexible electronics because of the inherently malleable nature of semiconducting polymers. Recent research on the interplay between processing, thermodynamics and mechanical stability...
Nanocrystals from recycled wood waste make carbon-fiber composites tougher
Polymers reinforced with ultra-fine strands of carbon fibers epitomize composite materials that are "light as a feather and strong as steel," earning them versatile applications across several industries. Adding materials...
Nanocrystals from recycled wood waste make carbon-fiber composites tougher
Researchers have used a natural plant product, called cellulose nanocrystals, to pin and coat carbon nanotubes uniformly onto the carbon-fiber composites. The researchers said their prescribed method is quicker than...
Army testing new air defense system, laser weapons
The Army is evaluating new air and missile defense systems -- and testing laser weapons -- after postponing some tests due to COVID-19.
Stack and twist: Physicists accelerate the hunt for revolutionary new materials
Scientists have taken an important step towards understanding the interaction between layers of atomically thin materials arranged in stacks. They hope their research will speed up the discovery of new,...
Class ring from 1930s found in car about to be crushed
A class ring from the 1930s was found inside a car that was about to be crushed at an Oklahoma scrap yard, and the item was returned to its original...
Physicists accelerate the hunt for revolutionary artificial atomic materials
Scientists at the University of Bath have taken an important step towards understanding the interaction between layers of atomically thin materials arranged in stacks. They hope their research will speed...