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Tailor-made MOF readily catches and releases CO₂
Compound meets DOE carbon-capture target and remains stable to steam regeneration due to securely anchored amine groups
Scientists develop new material for longer-lasting fuel cells
New research suggests that graphene -- made in a specific way -- could be used to make more durable hydrogen fuel cells for cars.
Near-field light research advances particle manipulation, high resolution microscopy, and more
There are many types of light—some visible and some invisible to the human eye. For example, our eyes and brain don't have the tools to process ultraviolet light when it...
Silicon core fishbone waveguide extends frequency comb
Frequency combs are becoming one of the great enabling technologies of the 21st century. High-precision atomic clocks, and high-precision spectroscopy are just two technologies that have benefited from the development...
Washington to use 'Washington Football Team' name in 2020
Washington's NFL team will call itself the "Washington Football Team" for the 2020 season and until the NFC East franchise decides on a new nickname.
Leagues scramble to replace the roar of the crowd as pro sports return
Fenway without fans cussing in the stands? Get used to it. (Veronica Benavides/Unsplash/)It’s going to be a good while before fans can pack the bleachers and seats at sporting events again. But as...
Simultaneous cross-evaluation of heterogeneous E. coli datasets via mechanistic simulation
The extensive heterogeneity of biological data poses challenges to analysis and interpretation. Construction of a large-scale mechanistic model of Escherichia coli enabled us to integrate and cross-evaluate a massive, heterogeneous...
Anomalous absorption of electromagnetic waves by 2D transition metal carbonitride Ti3CNTx (MXene)
Lightweight, ultrathin, and flexible electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials are needed to protect electronic circuits and portable telecommunication devices and to eliminate cross-talk between devices and device components. Here, we...
Remote structuring of near-field landscapes
The electromagnetic near field enables subwavelength applications such as near-field microscopy and nanoparticle manipulation. Present methods to structure the near field rely on optical antenna theory, involving nanostructures that locally...
Ultrahigh-strength and ductile superlattice alloys with nanoscale disordered interfaces
Alloys that have high strengths at high temperatures are crucial for a variety of important industries including aerospace. Alloys with ordered superlattice structures are attractive for this purpose but generally...
Determining plasmonic hot-carrier energy distributions via single-molecule transport measurements
Hot carriers in plasmonic nanostructures, generated via plasmon decay, play key roles in applications such as photocatalysis and in photodetectors that circumvent bandgap limitations. However, direct experimental quantification of steady-state...
Cooperative carbon capture and steam regeneration with tetraamine-appended metal-organic frameworks
Natural gas has become the dominant source of electricity in the United States, and technologies capable of efficiently removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the flue emissions of natural gas–fired power...
A new MXene material shows extraordinary electromagnetic interference shielding ability
As we welcome wireless technology into more areas of life, the additional electronic bustle is making for an electromagnetically noisy neighborhood. In hopes of limiting the extra traffic, researchers at...
New technique to capture carbon dioxide could greatly reduce power plant greenhouse gases
A big advance in carbon capture technology could provide an efficient and inexpensive way for natural gas power plants to remove carbon dioxide from their flue emissions, a necessary step...
Seeing the light: Researchers combine technologies for better light control
A new technology that can allow for better light control without requiring large, difficult-to-integrate materials and structures has been developed by Penn State researchers. The new photonic integrated chip could...
Argonne breaks ground on new state-of-the-art beamlines for the Advanced Photon Source
The two new beamlines will be constructed as part of a comprehensive upgrade of the APS, enhancing its capabilities and maintaining its status as a world-leading facility for X-ray science.
Wide awake: Light pollution keeps magpies and pigeons tossing and turning
Researchers are urging city-dwellers to switch off their garden lights at night-time after a study of magpies and pigeons revealed the harmful impact artificial light is having on the birds'...
Atomic force microscopy reveals nanoscale dental erosion from beverages
Researchers used atomic force microscopy to quantitatively evaluate how acidic and sugary drinks affect human tooth enamel at the nanoscale level. This novel approach is useful for measuring mechanical and...
Graphene can act as surfactant
New research into graphene flakes has discovered that the material can act as a surfactant, for the first time demonstrating how it can be a versatile 2D stabilizer ideal for...
Martial artist breaks Guinness record with 322 punches in one minute
A Slovakian mixed martial artist broke a Guinness World Record when he was filmed throwing 322 punches in one minute.
Quantum physicists crack mystery of 'strange metals,' a new state of matter
Even by the standards of quantum physicists, strange metals are just plain odd. The materials are related to high-temperature superconductors and have surprising connections to the properties of black holes....
Researchers explore new depths in infrared nanospectroscopy
Researchers from the Nanooptics Group at CIC nanoGUNE (San Sebastian) demonstrate that nanoscale infrared imaging—which is established as a surface-sensitive technique—can be employed for chemical nanoidentification of materials that are...
A new method to significantly increase the range and stability of optical tweezers
Optical tweezers are a device which uses a laser beam to move micron-sized objects such as living cells, proteins, and molecules. In 2018, the American physicist Arthur Eshkin received the...
Wall curvature dictates logic of termite nest construction
According to a new study, termites know when and where to deposit the next pellet by sensing the local wall curvature.
Listen: Kylie Minogue releases 'Say Something' from 'Disco' album
Kylie Minogue released "Say Something," the first single from her forthcoming 15th studio album, "Disco."
Advanced Photon Source upgrade will transform the world of scientific research
From chemistry to materials science to COVID-19 research, the APS is one of the most productive X-ray light sources in the world. An upgrade will make it a global leader...
Underdog FC Cincinnati advances in MLS Is Back Tournament
FC Cincinnati -- the worst team in Major League Soccer last year -- has advanced into the knockout round of the MLS Is Back Tournament in Orlando, Fla.
The four best ways to cook a burger
Think you're good at cooking burgers now? You might be even better after you read this. (Zac Cain/Unsplash/)This story was originally featured on Saveur.Whether you’ve got a single skillet or a fully stocked...