Latest science news in Physics & Chemistry
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses power for seventh time under Russian shelling
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant lost external power due to early Monday shelling, prompting the United Nations' atomic watchdog to warn that the situation at the plant has become "extremely...
Development of self-healing lens material to prevent traffic accidents in self-driving cars
The Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) research team developed a material that heals scratches on the sensor of an autonomous vehicle.
Head of international atomic energy agency warns of 'enormous suffering' if Ukrainian plant fails
The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says he's alarmed by the threat of a nuclear accident at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia power plant.
Yes B.C., it's hot out there — but here's why meteorologists aren't calling it a 'heat dome'
With temperatures soaring to more than 30 C in parts of the province this weekend, some B.C. residents may be wondering why they're not hearing the term 'heat dome' as...
Yes B.C., it's hot out there — but here's why meteorologists aren't calling it a 'heat dome'
With temperatures soaring to more than 30 C in parts of the province this weekend, some B.C. residents may be wondering why they're not hearing the term 'heat dome' as...
A Harvard fashion show draws attention to water pollution
The fashions coming down the runway, glimmering under the stage lights, were as bejeweled and bright as any on a Paris runway. But the tube top was made from crushed soda cans,...
Young physicist willing to go against the flow, helps others find their way
This story is part of a series of graduate profiles ahead of Commencement ceremonies. When LaNell Williams first arrived at Vinothan N. Manoharan’s lab, the team was focused on how a virus forms itself into...
There’s good and bad news with California’s electric vehicle program
A worldwide gearshift from fossil fuel–powered cars to electric vehicles could significantly reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that humans emit to the atmosphere. But current strategies for vehicle electrification can also shift...
Microwaving an insecticide restores its mosquito-killing power
Heating an insecticide can give it new life. Microwaving the insecticide deltamethrin rearranges its crystal structure but doesn’t change its chemical composition. The rearrangement renews deltamethrin’s ability to kill mosquitoes that have become resistant...
Microwaving an insecticide restores its mosquito-killing power
Heating an insecticide can give it new life. Microwaving the insecticide deltamethrin rearranges its crystal structure but doesn’t change its chemical composition. The rearrangement renews deltamethrin’s ability to kill mosquitoes that have become resistant...
Heaviest element could have fascinating atomic and nuclear spectra
Simulations suggest oganesson has extremely smooth electron and nucleon distributions
Japan’s SuperKEKB set for first particle collisions
Revamped accelerator will soon be smashing electrons and positrons together
Physicists beat Lorentz reciprocity for microwave transmission
New device could boost telecommunications and be adapted for photonics
Uncovering the mechanism of photoexcited nucleobases: Is decay fast or suppressed?
The nucleobase molecules carrying the genetic codes are the most important ingredients for life, but they are also very vulnerable. When the ultraviolet component in the sunlight irradiates these molecules,...
Gulf oil giants turn to start-ups in carbon-capture bid
Faced with mounting pressure over planet-heating pollution, Gulf Arab energy giants are turning to humble tech start-ups as they search for ways to remove emissions while keeping oil flowing.
Study reveals generation mechanism of radiative effects on novel active optical hyperspectral LiDAR system
Both the geometric and spectral information of the target are available with the hyperspectral light detection and ranging (LiDAR) in a single measurement. This advanced technique extends the scope of...
Newly Elected General Representatives Named for CUR's 2023-2024 Executive Board
Lourdes Echegoyen, Ph.D. (The University of Texas at El Paso), Sean Fox (Carleton College), and Eric Hall, Ph.D. (Elon University) have been elected as general representatives on CUR's Executive Board...
Drones Fly Low and Slow for Radiation Detection
Unoccupied aerial vehicles, better known as drones, have rapidly advanced from a quirky, high-flying novelty to a versatile workhorse.
Smart material prototype challenges Newton's laws of motion
For more than 10 years, Guoliang Huang, the Huber and Helen Croft Chair in Engineering at the University of Missouri, has been investigating the unconventional properties of "metamaterials" -- an...
World's Militaries Increase Carbon Emissions: Study
Sociologists delve into the question of how national military systems impact carbon emissions
Novel tin-based metal-organic frameworks for reducing carbon dioxide to formate
The never-ending demand for carbon-rich fuels to drive the economy keeps adding more and more carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere.
Talented 12: Chemical & Engineering News announces its 2023 rising stars in chemistry
Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), an independent news outlet of the American Chemical Society (ACS), has unveiled its annual "Talented 12" list. The list highlights early-career researchers in the chemical...
Researchers develop sensors that operate at high temperatures and in extreme environments
Extreme environments in several critical industries - aerospace, energy, transportation and defense - require sensors to measure and monitor numerous factors under harsh conditions to ensure human safety and integrity...
Researchers develop sensors that operate at high temperatures and in extreme environments
Extreme environments in several critical industries - aerospace, energy, transportation and defense - require sensors to measure and monitor numerous factors under harsh conditions to ensure human safety and integrity...
How an innovative battery system in the Bronx will help charge up NYC’s grid
The four white units are the batteries, which can provide about three megawatts of power over four hours. Rob Verger On a small patch of land in the northeast Bronx in New...
How ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ plays with the rules of physics
Gravity plays a big role in the new 'Zelda' game, as Link soars and jumps from great heights. Nintendo Video games are back in a big way. The Legend of Zelda: Tears...
There’s something magical about driving Alfa Romeo’s first hybrid
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is the brand's first hybrid. Kristin Shaw Dressed in a glorious shade of green called Verde Fangio Metallic, the all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale slalomed through the city streets...
Power several devices with $38 off a two-pack of 6-in-1 charging cables
Stack CommerceWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Power computers, phones, earbuds, and more while on the move with approximately 50...