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Famous birthdays for July 25: Iman Abdulmajid, Mason Cook
Model/actor Iman Abdulmajid turns 65 and actor Mason Cook turns 20, among the famous birthdays for July 25.
Michael Thompson, Richy Werenski share Round 2 lead at 3M Open
Michael Thompson and Richy Werenski continued their red-hot play and sat atop the 3M Open leaderboard going into the weekend.
Wide awake: Light pollution keeps magpies and pigeons tossing and turning
Researchers find light comparable in intensity to street lighting can disrupt the length, structure and intensity of sleep in magpies and pigeons.
Electrons obey social distancing in 'strange' metals
A study has used state-of-the-art computational tools to model the chaotic behavior of Planckian, or ''strange,'' metals. This behavior has long intrigued physicists, but they have not been able to...
Novel gas-capture approach advances nuclear fuel management
Nuclear energy provides about 20 percent of the U.S. electricity supply, and over half of its carbon-free generating capacity. Operations of commercial nuclear reactors produce small quantities of spent fuel, which in...
Machine learning reveals recipe for building artificial proteins
Proteins are essential to the life of cells, carrying out complex tasks and catalyzing chemical reactions. Scientists and engineers have long sought to harness this power by designing artificial proteins...
Manipulating non-magnetic atoms in a chromium halide enables tuning of magnetic properties
The magnetic properties of a chromium halide can be tuned by manipulating the non-magnetic atoms in the material, a team, led by Boston College researchers, reports in the most recent...
New 'super light source' should allow fascinating insights into atoms
The 'Gamma Factory initiative' -- an international team of scientists -- is currently exploring a novel research tool: They propose to develop a source of high-intensity gamma rays using the...
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...
Four companies share $400M contract for Skyborg drone prototypes
Boeing, Northrop Grumman, General Atomics and Kratos Defense and Security Solutions have been awarded contracts to build Skyborg drone prototypes for the U.S. Air Force.
Project creates more powerful, versatile ultrafast laser pulse
University of Rochester researchers are setting a new standard when it comes to producing ultrafast laser pulses over a broader range of wavelengths than traditional laser sources.
Narrow wavebands of UV light kill germs
Scientists report the technical details of pioneering research they conducted on the disinfection of drinking water using ultraviolet (UV) light.
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...
Researchers design a nanotechnology-based system that can transport methane at lower pressure and cost
Researchers from the University of Alicante's Advanced Materials Laboratory have created an optimal, low-cost methane storage system. The team, led by UA Professor of Inorganic Chemistry Joaquín Silvestre, has used...
Designing a freestanding, supercharged polypeptide proton-conducting membrane
Protons are subatomic particles with a positive electric charge. Proton translocation plays a significant role in natural phenomena and manmade technologies. But it remains challenging to control proton conduction and...
Personal connections key to strong supply chains
Amid a pandemic when limitations on disinfecting wipes, toilet paper and drugs brought attention—and disruption—to supply chains, new research involving Washington University in St. Louis delivers something of an answer...
If you absolutely have to visit the DMV, here's what to expect
Be ready for long lines outside, a land-speed record inside and a piece of yellow paper that follows you everywhere.
Serendipity broadens the scope for making graphite
Curtin University researchers have unexpectedly discovered a new way to make crystalline graphite, an essential material used in the making of lithium ion batteries.
4-D printed thermite could make welding in space and combat zones easier, safer
A recent mechanical engineering doctoral graduate has created a material for welding in extreme conditions that could minimize equipment needed and operator hazards.
Charges dropped against Thailand’s Red Bull heir in deadly car crash
All charges have been dropped against the Thai heir to the Red Bull energy drink empire who crashed into a police motorcycle in 2012, killing an officer.
Diving into the structure of molten salts in tight spaces
Room temperature ionic liquids (ILs), a special class of molten salts, promise far greater electrochemical performance compared to conventional aqueous solutions due to a suite of novel and tunable properties....
Tandem catalytic system efficiently converts carbon dioxide to methanol
Converting carbon dioxide to methanol, a potentially renewable alternative fuel, offers an opportunity to simultaneously form an alternative fuel and cut down on carbon dioxide emissions.
Famous birthdays for July 24: Barry Bonds, Rose Byrne
Baseball player Barry Bonds turns 56 and actor Rose Byrne turns 41, among the famous birthdays for July 24.
Richy Werenski grabs one-shot lead at 3M Open; Dustin Johnson withdraws
Richy Werenski made a short birdie putt on his final hole for an 8-under 63 to take a one-shot lead in Thursday's opening round of the 3M Open at TPC...
New CT scan method lowers radiation exposure
A CT scan technique that splits a full X-ray beam into thin beamlets can deliver the same quality of image at a much reduced radiation dose, according to a new...
COVID-19 shutdown led to increased solar power output
As the air cleared after lockdowns, solar installations in Delhi produced 8 percent more power, a new study shows.
Abundant ingredients make CO₂ reduction more practical
Carbene catalysts plus alkali metals are key to the new process
A new polymer keeps its strength with added degradability
Cleavable bonds in the polymer network could inspire new, recyclable thermosets