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Producing a gaseous messenger molecule inside the body, on demand
Nitric oxide is an important signaling molecule in the body, with a role in building nervous system connections that contribute to learning and memory. It also functions as a messenger in the cardiovascular...
Team shows how to store data using 2-D materials instead of silicon chips
A Stanford-led team has invented a way to store data by sliding atomically thin layers of metal over one another, an approach that could pack more data into less space...
New research reveals plant control with the power of light
University of East Anglia scientists have helped find a way to control different plant processes—such as when they grow—using nothing but colored light.
Researchers employ antennas for angstrom displacement sensing
The Micro-nano Optics and Technology Research Group led by Prof. Lu Yonghua and Prof. Wang Pei from University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of...
Researchers find new shape for hydrophobic molecules in water
The embedding of hydrophobic molecules in water looks quite different than previously assumed. In water, hydrophobic molecules are surrounded by a two different water populations: the inner shell forms a...
5 ways the extreme Arctic heat wave follows a disturbing pattern
The Arctic heat wave that sent Siberian temperatures soaring to around 100 degrees Fahrenheit on the first day of summer put an exclamation point on an astonishing transformation of the...
A new theory for semiconductors made of nanocrystals
Researchers at ETH have provided the first theoretical explanation for how electrical current is conducted in semiconductors made of nanocrystals. In the future, this could lead to the development of...
Jamie Oliver's 'Keep Cooking and Carry On' heading to Hulu
Jamie Oliver's cooking show, "Keep Cooking and Carry On," is coming to Hulu in the U.S. on July 27.
Team develops method for trapping elusive electrons
Graphene's unique 2-D structure means that electrons travel through it differently than in most other materials. One consequence of this unique transport is that applying a voltage doesn't stop the...
Concerns about scientist immigration to the US have amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic
Trump adds new visa restrictions as anti-immigration rhetoric has risen
Oil and water emulsion provides support for 3-D printing of liquid polymers
Packed silicone oil droplets can withstand ultraviolet and heat curing of 3-D printed soft structures
Former Redskins OL coach, 'Hogs' architect Joe Bugel dies at 80
Former Washington Redskins coach Joe Bugel, who was the architect of the famed "Hogs" offensive line in the 1980s, has died. He was 80.
Extensive review of spin-gapless semiconductors: Next-generation spintronics candidates
Scientists have published an extensive review of spin-gapless semiconductors (SGSs), a new class of 'zero bandgap' materials which have fully spin polarised electrons and holes, and first proposed in 2008....
Case for axion origin of dark matter gains traction
In a new study of axion motion, researchers propose a scenario known as ''kinetic misalignment'' that greatly strengthens the case for axion/dark matter equivalence. The novel concept answers key questions...
Unorthodox desalination method could transform global water management
Over the past year, researchers have been refining their unconventional desalination approach for hypersaline brines -- temperature swing solvent extraction (TSSE) -- that shows great promise for widespread use. The...
Macroscopic quantum interference in an ultra-pure metal
As high school students see in experiments with water waves, and we observe and use with light waves in many optical devices, interference is a fundamental property associated with wave-like...
Al2Pt for oxygen evolution reaction in water splitting
Scientists have been looking into the rational design of new types of OER electrocatalysts and addressing fundamental questions about the key reactions in energy conversion.
Process for 'two-faced' nanomaterials may aid energy, information tech
A team used a simple process to implant atoms precisely into the top layers of ultra-thin crystals, yielding two-sided structures with different chemical compositions. The resulting materials, known as Janus...
From the lab, the first cartilage-mimicking gel that's strong enough for knees
The thin, slippery layer of cartilage between the bones in the knee is magical stuff: strong enough to withstand a person's weight, but soft and supple enough to cushion the...
Chemistry paves the way for improved electronic materials
Indium nitride is a promising material for use in electronics, but difficult to manufacture. Scientists have now developed a new molecule that can be used to create high-quality indium nitride,...
Letters to the Editor: California is about to fall off a fiscal cliff unless it starts subsidizing income
The $600 unemployment benefit expires on July 25. Unless California starts guaranteeing income, a financial apocalypse awaits.
Growing polymers of different lengths
Researchers have developed a new method for producing polymers with different lengths. This paves the way for new classes of polymer materials to be used in previously inconceivable applications.
Air Force staffing shortage causing health issues in drone pilots, GAO report says
The Air Force does not have enough pilots and operators to meet its staffing targets for unmanned aircraft, causing mental and physical health problems for existing personnel, GAO said in...
Chemists achieve breakthrough in the synthesis of graphene nanoribbons
Graphene Nanoribbons might soon be much easier to produce. An international research team has succeeded in producing this versatile material for the first time directly on the surface of semiconductors....
New automotive radar spots hazards around corners
Using radar commonly deployed to track speeders and fastballs, researchers have developed an automated system that will allow cars to peer around corners and spot oncoming traffic and pedestrians. The...
How cancer drugs find their targets
In the watery inside of a cell, complex processes take place in tiny functional compartments called organelles. Energy-producing mitochondria are organelles, as is the frilly golgi apparatus, which helps to transport cellular materials....
X-ray vision and eavesdropping ensure quality
Researchers were able to demonstrate how well their real-time acoustic monitoring of laser weld seams works. With almost 90 percent reliability, they detected the formation of unwanted pores that impair...
American Airlines says it will fill flights to capacity July 1
American Airlines said Friday it will start filling its flight to capacity starting July 1 but will allow passengers to move to open seats if they are available at no...