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Scientists find another clue to explain unconventional superconductivity
Physicists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory have successfully performed measurements of an iron-based superconductor in an important but difficult-to-reach regime where critical quantum fluctuations dominate the physics....
New, rapid mechanism for atmospheric particle formation
Carnegie Mellon University researchers working with an international team of scientists have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows atmospheric particles to very rapidly form under certain conditions. The research,...
James McAvoy, Kat Dennings join Audible's 'The Sandman'
James McAvoy, Kat Dennings, Taron Egerton, Andy Serkis and Michael Sheen will have voice roles in an Audible adaptation of Neil Gaiman's "The Sandman."
Japan regulators approve nuclear plant capable of extracting plutonium
Nuclear regulators in Japan have approved a nuclear fuel reprocessing plant capable of extracting plutonium.
A new technique for the radiative cooling of spin ensembles
Researchers at CEA/CNRS/Université Paris Saclay, University College London and ETH Zurich have recently devised a new method to control the temperature of a spin ensemble by increasing electron spin polarization...
Coordination polymer glass provides solid support for hydrogen fuel cells
Scientists at Japan's Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) are leading efforts to synthesize stronger and efficient materials for hydrogen fuel cell membranes. Most fuel cells currently on the market...
Researchers invent technology to remedy 3-D printing's 'weak spot'
Allowing users to create objects from simple toys to custom prosthetic parts, plastics are a popular 3-D printing material. But these printed parts are mechanically weak—a flaw caused by the...
Splitting quasiparticles with temperature: The fate of an impurity in a Bose-Einstein condensate
A new theoretical study at Monash University has improved our understanding of the interplay between quantum and thermal fluctuations (or excitations) in quantum matter.
Asymmetric iodoesterification of simple alkenes by concerto catalyst
Japanese researchers have succeeded in catalytic asymmetric iodoesterification from simple alkene substrates and carboxylic acids. Published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition on April 27, this new research, was accomplished by...
Cold War nuke tests changed rainfall: study
Nuclear bomb tests during the Cold War may have changed rainfall patterns thousands of miles from the detonation sites, new research has revealed.
Room-temperature superionic conduction achieved using pseudorotation of hydride complexes
There is currently a strong demand to replace organic liquid electrolytes used in conventional rechargeable batteries, with solid-state ionic conductors which will enable the batteries to be safer and have...
The makings of a crystal flipper
Hokkaido University scientists have fabricated a crystal that autonomously flips back and forth while changing its flipping patterns in response to lighting conditions. Their findings, published in a Chemistry Europe's...
Multi-scale structured materials for electrocatalysis and photoelectrocatalysis
As a new class of porous materials, noble metal aerogels (NMAs) have drawn attention for their self-supported architectures, high surface areas and their many optically and catalytically active sites, enabling...
A new electrolyte design that could enhance the performance of Li-ion batteries
Most existing lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) integrate graphite anodes, which have a capacity of approximately 350 milliamp hours (mAh) per gram. The capacity of silicon anodes is almost 10 times higher...
High strength steel at unprecedented levels of fracture resistance
The Super Steel project has made important breakthrough in its new super D&P steel (produced using a new deformed and partitioned method) to greatly enhance its fracture resistance while maintaining...
Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp says 'physical requirements' make Messi better than Ronaldo
Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp -- regarded as one of the best soccer managers in the world -- said "lower physical requirements" make Lionel Messi a better player than Cristiano Ronaldo.
NMR confirms molecular switches retain function in 2-D-array
Researchers led by Jiří Kaleta of IOCB Prague have synthesized regular 2-D assemblies of isotopically labelled molecular switches and measured the properties of their isomerization, revealing that formation of such...
Inexpensively locating friendly (and unfriendly) radio waves
Electrical engineers at Duke University have devised a low-cost method for passively locating sources of radio waves such as Wi-Fi and cellular communication signals.
Soybean seeding rates and risk
To some, farming might seem simple: plant seeds, help them grow, then sell the product. But the reality is much different. Farming requires many complex decisions throughout the year.
Dogs can detect traces of gasoline down to one billionth of a teaspoon
Trained dogs can detect fire accelerants such as gasoline in quantities as small as one billionth of a teaspoon, according to new research by chemists. The study provides the lowest...
Can renewable energy really replace fossil fuels?
As global temperatures and energy demand rise simultaneously, the search for sustainable fuel sources is more urgent than ever. But how can renewable energy possibly scale up to replace the...
Researchers Invent Technology To Remedy 3D Printing’s ‘Weak Spot’
Allowing users to create objects from simple toys to custom prosthetic parts, plastics are a popular 3D printing material. But these printed parts are mechanically weak — a flaw caused...
Amid COVID-19, chemical dealmaking slows
Uncertainty is making industry executives cautious about mergers and acquisitions
COVID-19 claims the life of Daniel S. Kemp
A ‘giant of chemistry and teaching,' MIT chemistry professor contributed to the understanding of protein folding
NASA’s weird wing design could lead to futuristic, fuel-efficient airplanes
A recent version of the transonic truss-braced wing concept in a wind tunnel at NASA's Langley Research Center. They carried out testing between September and November, 2019. (Harlen Capen / NASA /)Back in...
Researchers turn algae leftovers into renewable products with flare
Researchers take waste products from algae-based omega-3 oil production and convert them into valuable and renewable polyurethane foams with a range of of commercial applications -- from flip-flops and running...
Boeing loses 108 orders for 737 Max, expects to resume production
Boeing said Tuesday in April it lost more than 100 orders for its 737 Max jetliner, won no new orders and delivered just six aircraft, as it now tries to...
Dogs can detect traces of gasoline down to one billionth of a teaspoon
Trained dogs can detect fire accelerants such as gasoline in quantities as small as one billionth of a teaspoon, according to new research by University of Alberta chemists. The study...