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Increasing the service life of polymer electrolyte fuel cells with a nanodispersed ionomer
Protons (subatomic particles) can be transferred from the anode to the cathode through the ionomer membrane in polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFC). Scientists can extend proton pathways by impregnating the...
Roughnecks QB P.J. Walker channels Patrick Mahomes with XFL TD pass
Houston Roughnecks quarterback P.J. Walker channeled Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes with a sidearm throw for a touchdown during a win against the St. Louis BattleHawks in Week 2...
Chemist synthesizes new compounds with strong antidiabetic properties
A RUDN University chemist has synthesized new derivatives of 1,2,4-triazole that exhibit antidiabetic properties. Experiments showed that these compounds work better than acarbose, a widely used hypoglycemic drug, and demonstrate...
Scientists unlock low-cost material to shape light for industry
Researchers in Australia have found a way to manipulate laser light at a fraction of the cost of current technology.
Harry Gregg, Manchester United icon involved in 1958 plane crash, dies at 87
Harry Gregg, Manchester United soccer legend and a member of the team involved in a notorious 1958 plane crash that killed eight of his teammates, has died at the age...
Hackers could shut down satellites — or turn them into weapons
SpaceX and other companies are rushing to put thousands of small, inexpensive satellites in orbit, but pressure to keep costs low and a lack of regulation leave those satellites vulnerable...
Exotic atomic nuclei reveal traces of new form of superfluidity
Led by Bo Cederwall, Professor of Experimental Nuclear Physics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, an international research team identified new rotational states in the extremely neutron-deficient, deformed, atomic nucleus...
New catalyst recycles greenhouse gases into fuel and hydrogen gas
Scientists have taken a major step toward a circular carbon economy by developing a long-lasting, economical catalyst that recycles greenhouse gases into ingredients that can be used in fuel, hydrogen...
Saudi plane goes down in Yemen; Houthi leader says rebels shot it down
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen has confirmed that one of its fighter jets crashed in the northern province of al-Jawf.
Fragile topology: Strange electron flow in future materials
Crystalline materials known as topological insulators conduct surface current perfectly, except when they don't. In two new studies published in the journal Science, researchers explain how these 'fragile' poorly conducting...
Robert Taylor confirmed for Longmire Days fan fest in July
Robert Taylor -- who played Sheriff Walt Longmire for six seasons on the TV drama "Longmire" -- has been booked to take part in this summer's Longmire Days fan festival...
The physics behind iconic NBA slam dunks
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers pulls his 7-foot frame into a well-balanced dunk form. (Liu Jialiang/Deposit Photos/)Had it not been for the cameras tracking his every move, Michael Jordan’s jam from the...
Making the internet more energy efficient through systemic optimization
Researchers recently completed a 5-year research project looking at how to make fibre optic communications systems more energy efficient. Among their proposals are smart, error-correcting data chip circuits, which they...
Electrons in rapid motion
Researchers observe quantum interferences in real-time using a new extreme ultra-violet light spectroscopy technique.
Solar wind samples suggest new physics of massive solar ejections
A new study led by the University of Hawai'i (UH) at Mānoa has helped refine understanding of the amount of hydrogen, helium and other elements present in violent outbursts from...
Lawyer Michael Avenatti guilty of trying to extort Nike
A federal jury in New York convicted attorney Michael Avenatti on charges he attempted to extort more than $20 million from Nike.
Low-cost 'smart' diaper can notify caregiver when it's wet
Researchers have developed a ''smart'' diaper embedded with a moisture sensor that can alert a caregiver when a diaper is wet. When the sensor detects dampness in the diaper, it...
Researchers link quartz microbalance measurements to international measurement system
Researchers have found a way to link measurements made by a device integral to microchip fabrication and other industries directly to the recently redefined International System of Units (SI, the...
Deconstructing Schrödinger's cat
Many physicists have attempted to explain the problem of quantum superposition, as exemplified by Schrödinger's cat. Now a French theoretical physicist proposes a novel possible solution, which combines two different...
Iodide salts stabilize biocatalysts for fuel cells
Contrary to theoretical predictions, oxygen inactivates biocatalysts for energy conversion within a short time, even under a protective film. A research team has found out why: Hydrogen peroxide forms on...
Air pollution's tiny particles may trigger nonfatal heart attacks
Scientists have found that even a few hours' exposure to ambient ultrafine particles common in air pollution may potentially trigger a nonfatal heart attack.
Producing single photons from a stream of single electrons
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a novel technique for generating single photons, by moving single electrons in a specially designed light-emitting diode (LED). This technique, reported in...
Researchers unveil the mystery of van der Waals magnets, a material for future semiconductors
Drs. Chaun Jang, Jun Woo Choi, and Hyejin Ryu of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST, President Lee Byung Gwon) have announced that their team at KIST's Center...
Deconstructing Schrödinger's cat
The paradox of Schrödinger's cat—the feline that is, famously, both alive and dead until its box is opened—is the most widely known example of a recurrent problem in quantum mechanics:...
Cosmic love: Heart and Soul nebulas will capture your heart on Valentine's Day (photo)
This deep-space image shows the Heart and Soul nebulas shining brightly in reddish hues from energized hydrogen.
Climbing the Staircase to Fusion
Recent experiments in the DIII-D tokamak demonstrate that more turbulence at the edge of the plasma can result in it being hotter.
Broadband transmission-type coding metasurface for electromagnetic beam forming and scanning
Due to their excellent performance in manipulating electromagnetic (EM) waves freely and flexibly, metasurfaces have been widely investigated since the beginning of the 21st century. However, with the rapid development...
Mechanism of controlling autophagy by liquid-liquid phase separation revealed
Under JST's Strategic Basic Research Programs, Noda Nobuo (Laboratory Head) and Fujioka Yuko (Senior Researcher) of the Institute of Microbial Chemistry, in collaboration with other researchers, discovered that a liquid-like...