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A general method to synthesize and sinter bulk ceramics in seconds
Ceramics are an important class of materials with widespread applications because of their high thermal, mechanical, and chemical stability. Computational predictions based on first principles methods can be a valuable...
Water-promoted interfacial pathways in methane oxidation to methanol on a CeO2-Cu2O catalyst
Highly selective oxidation of methane to methanol has long been challenging in catalysis. Here, we reveal key steps for the promotion of this reaction by water when tuning the selectivity...
Three-dimensional cross-nanowire networks recover full terahertz state
Terahertz radiation encompasses a wide band of the electromagnetic spectrum, spanning from microwaves to infrared light, and is a particularly powerful tool for both fundamental scientific research and applications such...
Precision measurement of the neutral pion lifetime
The explicit breaking of the axial symmetry by quantum fluctuations gives rise to the so-called axial anomaly. This phenomenon is solely responsible for the decay of the neutral pion 0...
A newfound superconducting current travels only along a material’s edge
Superconductors are getting edgy. For the first time, scientists have spotted a superconducting current traveling along the edge of a material, like a trail of ants crawling along the rim of a...
Researchers detect a supercurrent at the edge of a superconductor with a topological twist
A discovery that long eluded physicists has been detected in a laboratory at Princeton. A team of physicists detected superconducting currents—the flow of electrons without wasting energy—along the exterior edge...
Water is key in catalytic conversion of methane to methanol
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory and collaborators have revealed new details that explain how a highly selective catalyst converts methane, the main component of natural...
Breathable electronic fabric to make wearable tech more comfortable
Engineers have developed a new ultra-thin, stretchable electronic material that is gas permeable. Like many high-performance fabrics, it can breathe.
Watch: Surfers ride bioluminescent waves off California coast
Surfers off the California coast were caught on camera taking advantage of bioluminescence in the water by riding the neon blue waves after dark.
ACS honors 4 industrial teams with its 2020 Heroes of Chemistry award
Innovations have led to advances in cataract surgery, water purification, semiconductor fabrication, and tuberculosis drugs
Scientists suggest using machine learning to predict materials' properties
Researchers from Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) in collaboration with colleagues from Southern Federal University and Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT Madras) suggested using machine learning methods to...
Machine learning enhances light–Matter interactions in dielectric nanostructures
A paper published in Advanced Photonics "Enhanced light–matter interactions in dielectric nanostructures via machine-learning approach," suggests that machine-learning techniques can be used to enhance metasurfaces, optimizing them for nonlinear optics...
Don't panic about Russia's recent anti-satellite test, experts say
Russia's recent anti-satellite test wasn't as big of a deal as you probably think.
'Breathable' electronics pave the way for more functional wearable tech
Engineering researchers have created ultrathin, stretchable electronic material that is gas permeable, allowing the material to 'breathe.' The material was designed specifically for use in biomedical or wearable technologies, since...
Naked mole-rats need carbon dioxide to avoid seizures and here's why
African naked mole-rats are sometimes referred to as animal superheroes. They resist cancer, tolerate pain, and live a remarkably long time. They're also known for their ability to handle high...
The best headphones for editing audio and video
Hear what you're working with. (ConvertKit via Unsplash/)When you’re editing audio or video, a proper set of headphones designed specifically for the task is essential for doing it right. The most common headphones...
Ending the daily work commute may not cut energy usage as much as one might hope
A mass move to working-from-home accelerated by the Coronavirus pandemic might not be as beneficial to the planet as many hope, according to a new study by the Centre for...
Double bubbles pierce with less trouble
Two microscopic bubbles are better than one at penetrating soft materials, concludes a new study by engineers at the University of California, Riverside.
Gravitational waves could prove the existence of the quark-gluon plasma
Neutron stars are among the densest objects in the Uiverse. If our Sun, with its radius of 700,000 kilometres were a neutron star, its mass would be condensed into an...
Naked mole-rats need carbon dioxide to avoid seizures and here's why
African naked mole-rats are sometimes referred to as animal superheroes. They resist cancer, tolerate pain, and live a remarkably long time. They're also known for their ability to handle high...
Double bubbles pierce with less trouble
Two microscopic bubbles penetrate soft materials better than one, concludes a new study by engineers. Optical cavitation uses a laser to form bubbles in a liquid that expand rapidly then...
A new solvent system: Hydrothermal molten salt
In a new report on Science Advances, T. Voisin and a research team in the Scientific Research National Center and the Institute of Technology and Energy Management in France, proposed...
Groovy photoelectrodes: How a textured surface can dramatically boost performance
In the present context of concerning CO2 levels and sustainability issues, the search for efficient and clean alternatives for producing energy continues. Among the most attractive ecofriendly fuels known, hydrogen...
Radiation-detecting plastic gets ingredient to stay in the clear
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have identified a straightforward change to the formula for radiation-detecting plastic. The change prevents "fogging," which reduces the lifetime of the plastics used to detect...
'Breathable' electronics pave the way for more functional wearable tech
Engineering researchers have created ultrathin, stretchable electronic material that is gas permeable, allowing the material to "breathe." The material was designed specifically for use in biomedical or wearable technologies, since...
Video: Can wormholes act like time machines?
Time travel into the past is a tricky thing. We know of no single law of physics that absolutely forbids it, and yet we can't find a way to do...
Intricate magnetic configuration of 3-D nanoscale gyroid networks revealed
A multinational team of researchers from Tohoku University and institutions in the UK, Germany and Switzerland has revealed the magnetic states of nanoscale gyroids, 3-D chiral network-like nanostructures. The findings...
A spin on a topological insulator: Hybrid approach to magnetic topological states of matter
Controlling the interactions at the interface of a magnetic/topological insulator heterostructure is an outstanding challenge with implications in fundamental science and technology. A research led by the ICN2 Atomic Manipulation...