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Programmable balloons pave the way for new shape-morphing devices
A team of researchers has designed materials that can control and mold a balloon into pre-programmed shapes. The system uses kirigami sheets -- thin sheets of material with periodic cuts...
Learning more about particle collisions with machine learning
A team of scientists has devised a machine learning algorithm that calculates, with low computational time, how the ATLAS detector in the Large Hadron Collider would respond to the ten...
Look: Tom Felton teases Emma Watson, reads 'Harry Potter' chapter for fans
Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" films, reunited with Jason Isaacs and Helen McCrory to read chapter 14 of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."
Regulating the properties of a single crystal via voltage and application
Lead halide perovskites can be turned into optoelectronic devices through low-cost solution depositions, but these approaches often leave numerous charge-trapping defects in the perovskite. Continuously improving the performance of these...
Milking algae mechanically: A process to succeed petroleum-derived chemicals
Algae hold a lot of untapped potential for use in industry. So far algae have provided invaluable nutrition in the health food sector but have struggled to be competitive against...
Porous graphene ribbons doped with nitrogen for electronics and quantum computing
A team of physicists and chemists has produced the first porous graphene ribbons in which specific carbon atoms in the crystal lattice are replaced with nitrogen atoms. These ribbons have...
Watch: 'The One and Only Ivan': Sam Rockwell voices a gorilla in new trailer
Sam Rockwell voices a 400-pound silverback gorilla who wants to return home in the latest trailer for upcoming Disney+ film "The One and Only Ivan."
Scaling up the quantum chip
MIT researchers have developed a process to manufacture and integrate “artificial atoms,” created by atomic-scale defects in microscopically thin slices of diamond, with photonic circuitry, producing the largest quantum chip of its type....
Scaling up the quantum chip
MIT researchers have developed a process to manufacture and integrate "artificial atoms," created by atomic-scale defects in microscopically thin slices of diamond, with photonic circuitry, producing the largest quantum chip...
CRISPR enables one-step hybrid seed production in crops
Crop hybrid technologies have contributed to the significant yield improvement worldwide in the past decades. However, designing and maintaining a hybrid production line has always been complex and laborious. Now,...
A new ultrafast insulin
Researchers at Stanford University are developing a new insulin formulation that begins to take effect almost immediately upon injection, potentially working four times as fast as current commercial fast-acting insulin...
Researchers find safeguards for quantum communications
Army researchers developed a new way to protect and safeguard quantum information, moving quantum networks a step closer to reality.
Love-hate relationship of solvent and water leads to better biomass breakup
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory used neutron scattering and supercomputing to better understand how an organic solvent and water work together to break down plant...
Passport offices start to reopen amid backlog of 1.5 million applications
The COVID-19 pandemic is delaying applications for new passports and renewals. And it's hard to say for how long.
Reliable power stations for emergencies or camping
Power when you need it. (Persnickety Prints via Unsplash/)If you enjoy camping, or you just want to be ready when a blackout strikes, portable power stations are an excellent investment. These large batteries...
Best video camera bags for traveling
Keep your gear safe on the go. (Thomas Schweighofer via Unsplash/)I’ve shot documentaries, TV interviews, news stories, and large events all over the country, and there are few pieces of equipment I rely...
Evaporative coolers to help you chill out without air conditioning
Cooler temperatures in any room. (Fernando Hernandez via Unsplash/)Evaporative coolers, also known as swamp coolers, are environmentally friendly, cost-effective ways to make your home and outdoor areas more comfortable. These clever appliances draw...
Portable system boosts laser precision, at room temperature
Physicists at MIT have designed a quantum “light squeezer” that reduces quantum noise in an incoming laser beam by 15 percent. It is the first system of its kind to...
Generator developed for harvesting energy from droplets
Scientists of the University of Twente and South China Normal University designed an electrical generator that can harvest energy from impacting droplets and other sources of mechanical energy. Their paper...
Old X-rays, new vision: A nano-focused X-ray laser
Imagine taking movies of the fastest chemical processes, or imaging atomic-scale detail of single virus particles without damaging them. Researchers from Japan have advanced the state-of-the-art in such endeavors, by...
Yankees' Gerrit Cole strikes out six, allows homer in scrimmage
New New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole showed he is already in midseason form with a six-strikeout performance during an intrasquad scrimmage at Yankee Stadium.
Graphene: It is all about the toppings
Graphene consists of a single layer of carbon atoms. Exceptional electronic, thermal, mechanical, and optical properties have made graphene one of the most studied materials at the moment. For many...
Spider silk made by photosynthetic bacteria
Spiders produce amazingly strong and lightweight threads called draglines that are made from silk proteins. Although they can be used to manufacture a number of useful materials, getting enough of...
Researchers develop a unique method for creating powder composites
Scientists from South Ural State University have developed a new method for creating powder metal composites. The method can reduce waste and improve the quality of electrical products and, as...
Detecting hidden nanostructures by converting light into sound
Researchers at ARCNL have found a way to detect nanostructures buried under many layers of opaque material using high-frequency sound waves induced by light. Their findings could have applications in...
Peter Lenkov ousted as 'Magnum P.I.,' 'MacGyver' showrunner
CBS Television Studios has fired "Magnum P.I." and "MacGyver" showrunner Peter Lenkov for allegedly creating a toxic work environment.
Cooling mechanism increases solar energy harvesting for self-powered outdoor sensors
Thermoelectric devices, which use the temperature difference between the top and bottom of the device to generate power, offer some promise for harnessing naturally occurring energy. Authors tested one made...
Shock-dissipating fractal cubes could forge high-tech armor
3D printed cubes,with intricate fractal voids efficiently dissipate shockwaves, potentially leading to new types of lightweight armor and materials to better withstand explosions and impacts.