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Cosmic tango between the very small and the very large
While Einstein's theory of general relativity can explain a large array of fascinating astrophysical and cosmological phenomena, some aspects of the properties of the universe at the largest-scales remain a...
Cracking the case of the missing molecules
In a famous parable, three blind men encounter an elephant for the first time. Each touches a part —the trunk, ear, side — and concludes the creature is a thick snake, a...
Joanne Chang makes a twist on popular sticky buns
In the days before COVID-19, the crush of cars clogging the Southeast Expressway just outside Joanne Chang’s downtown home, a corner loft in Boston’s Leather District, never bothered the baker who prefers biking...
Harvard researchers create hybrid algorithm for NMR readings
A process called NMR spectroscopy that is often used to find and identify small molecules in biological samples such as blood and urine has become a powerful diagnostic tool for medical professionals, helping...
Q&A: Peter Fisher discusses JASON report on reopening university laboratories
What will it take for research universities across the U.S. to safely open their labs? That’s the subject of a recently released report by JASON, an independent group of scientists who advise...
Scientists make quantum technology smaller
A way of shrinking the devices used in quantum sensing systems has now been developed.
Biphilic surfaces reduce defrosting times in heat exchangers
Engineers have discovered a way to significantly improve the defrosting of ice and frost on heat exchangers.
'Quantum negativity' can power ultra-precise measurements
Scientists have found that a physical property called 'quantum negativity' can be used to take more precise measurements of everything from molecular distances to gravitational waves.
How to mix old tires and building rubble to make sustainable roads
A recycled blend brings together construction and tire waste, to deliver both environmental and engineering benefits. The material offers a zero-waste solution to a massive environmental challenge - construction, renovation...
Simulating quantum 'time travel' disproves butterfly effect in quantum realm
Using a quantum computer to simulate time travel, researchers have demonstrated that, in the quantum realm, there is no 'butterfly effect.' In the research, information--qubits, or quantum bits--'time travel' into...
Long-awaited break from heat in store for Northeast
After the latest stretch of heat and uncomfortably high levels of humidity, AccuWeather meteorologists say that the upcoming relief from the heat in the Northeast will last for several days.
‘Giant atoms’ enable quantum processing and communication in one
MIT researchers have introduced a quantum computing architecture thatcan perform low-error quantum computations while also rapidly sharing quantum information between processors. The work represents a key advance toward a complete...
Tailored light inspired by nature
An international research team has develop for the first time light fields using caustics that do not change during propagation. With the new method, the physicists cleverly exploit light structures...
What's open and closed this week in Las Vegas
Las Vegas continues to reopen the Strip and downtown amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
First results of an upgraded device highlight lithium's value for producing fusion
Lithium, the silvery metal that powers smart phones and helps treat bipolar disorders, could also play a significant role in the worldwide effort to harvest on Earth the safe, clean...
New fabrication method brings single-crystal perovskite devices closer to viability
Nanoengineers have developed a new method to fabricate perovskites as single-crystal thin films, which are more efficient for use in solar cells and optical devices than the current state-of-the-art polycrystalline...
Multipurpose magnetic stir bar monitors reactions
A low-cost smart stirrer takes real-time measurements and transfers the data wirelessly
How to see Diavolo's free dance film honoring veterans and first responders
"America's Got Talent" standout Diavolo/Architecture in Motion is releasing "This Is Me: Letters From the Front Lines" on Friday.
How a crystalline sponge sheds water molecules
How does water leave a sponge? In a new study, scientists answer this question in detail for a porous, crystalline material made from metal and organic building blocks -- specifically, cobalt(II)...
Nobel prize-winning work is concentrated in minority of scientific fields
From 1995 to 2017, work that was awarded a Nobel Prize in Medicine, Physics, or Chemistry clustered in just a few scientific disciplines. John Ioannidis of Stanford University and colleagues...
Scientists make quantum technology smaller
A way of shrinking the devices used in quantum sensing systems has been developed by researchers at the UK Quantum Technology Hub Sensors and Timing, which is led by the...
Transforming e-waste into a strong, protective coating for metal
A typical recycling process converts large quantities of items made of a single material into more of the same. However, this approach isn't feasible for old electronic devices, or ''e-waste,''...
New fabric could help keep you cool in the summer, even without A/C
Air conditioning and other space cooling methods account for about 10% of all electricity consumption in the U.S., according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Now, researchers have developed a...
Watch: 'Chemical Hearts' trailer shows Lili Reinhart in complicated teen romance
Amazon released a trailer for their upcoming Prime original film "Chemical Hearts" starring and executive produced by Lili Reinhart.
Eglin AFB readies for testing of upgraded F-15 fighter plane
Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is preparing for testing of the F-15EX fighter plane, an upgraded version of the F-15, the U.S. Air Force announced on Wednesday.
'Black Beauty' film with Kate Winslet coming to Disney+
A new adaptation of "Black Beauty," starring Kate Winslet, Mackenzie Foy, Iain Glen and Claire Forlani, will premiere on Disney+ this year.
Tailored meta-grid of nanoparticles boosting performance of light-emitting diodes
Introducing the newly designed 'meta-grid' of nanoparticles into the epoxy casing of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) offers a substantial improvement of their light output, besides increasing lifetime, according to the scientists...
Tailored light inspired by nature
Modern applications such as high resolution microsopy or micro- or nanoscale material processing require customized laser beams that do not change during propagation. This represents an immense challenge since light...