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Hybrid bound states in the continuum in terahertz metasurfaces
The quality factor (Q) is a critical parameter that characterizes the strength of light-matter interactions. Cavities with higher quality factors have the ability to efficiently confine light and thus enhance...
Harnessing the potential of pineapple stem starch film as a biodegradable packaging material
A group of researchers from universities in Thailand and Malaysia have collaborated to develop a unique film that is good for the environment and can decompose naturally. They made this...
Look: Matchbox Twenty returns with new album 'Where the Light Goes'
Matchbox Twenty released "Where the Light Goes," its first album in over 11 years.
Ford, Tesla agree to give Ford EVs access to Tesla superchargers
Ford and Tesla have agreed to a deal giving Ford owners access to Tesla chargers starting early next year. The agreement between the automotive rivals integrates Ford EVs with Tesla...
First measurements of hypernuclei flow at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider
Physicists studying particle collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) have published the first observation of directed flow of hypernuclei. These short-lived, rare nuclei contain at least one "hyperon"...
Chemists develop ferromagnetic single-atom spin catalyst for boosting water splitting reactions
Chemists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a scalable hydrothermal approach for obtaining ferromagnetic single-atom spin catalysts which can boost the efficiency of water splitting reactions under...
Emergence of solvated dielectrons observed for the first time
Solvated dielectrons are the subject of many hypotheses among scientists, but have never been directly observed. They are described as a pair of electrons that is dissolved in liquids such...
Sparse holography: A novel method for creating 3D images
Computational imaging has seen tremendous progress in the last decade. The process involves using a combination of advanced algorithms and hardware to create images that cannot otherwise be captured by...
Lil Durk releases new album 'Almost Healed'
Chicago rapper Lil Durk released his latest album, "Almost Healed," with guest stars Alicia Keys, J. Cole, Future and Morgan Wallen.
Biocompatible microfibers developed as the basis for tissue engineering
In biomedical technology, tissue engineering for the ex-vivo production of skin or organs is becoming increasingly important. This requires biocompatible microfibers with enclosed microcapsules of controlled size and shape, as...
Artificial spherical chromatophore nanomicelles for selective CO2 reduction in water
Researchers led by Prof. Tian Jia from the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new strategy for visible-light-induced selective carbon dioxide (CO2)...
Plasma electrochemistry offers novel way to form organic chemical bonds
Plasma engineers and chemists at the University of Illinois have demonstrated a sustainable way of forming carbon-carbon bonds—the bedrock of all organic compounds—without expensive, rare metals that are typically required...
In a first, researchers capture fleeting 'transition state' in ring-shaped molecules excited by light
Using a high-speed "electron camera" at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and cutting-edge quantum simulations, scientists have directly imaged a photochemical "transition state," a specific configuration of...
Movement of filaments of Trichodesmium and their interactions with other filaments help form aggregates
A team of environmental engineers at ETH Zurich's Institute of Environmental Engineering working with a colleague from the University of Luxembourg has found that the movement of individual gliding filaments...
Electric cars are better for the environment, no matter the power source
An Ioniq 6 electric vehicle. Hyundai These days, it seems like every carmaker—from those focused on luxury options to those with an eye more toward the economical—is getting into electric vehicles. And with...
Team successfully demonstrates laser-induced monolayer graphene nanoprocessing
Discovered in 2004, graphene has revolutionized various scientific fields. It possesses remarkable properties like high electron mobility, mechanical strength, and thermal conductivity. Extensive time and effort has been invested in...
Bridging the gap between AI and manual precision in 3D cell segmentation
Researchers from Nagoya City University have made an important advancement in the field of cellular imaging with the development of Seg2Link, a software tool that harnesses the power of artificial...
The first experimental observation of subpicosecond electron bunches originating from an ultracold source
Identifying new sources that produce electrons faster could help to advance the many imaging techniques that rely on electrons. In a recent paper published in Physical Review Letters, a team...
Forging a dream material with semiconductor quantum dots
Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science and collaborators have succeeded in creating a "superlattice" of semiconductor quantum dots that can behave like a metal, potentially imparting exciting...
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Pentagon: U.S. soldier deployed to Kuwait dies in vehicle accident
An Air Force officer stationed in Kuwait has died in a non-combat related incident, the Pentagon said.
The Air Force’s ‘Angry Kitten’ has been jamming with drones and jets
An engineer specializing in electronic warfare works on an Angry Kitten pod that's on an F-16. Amber Monio / US Air National Guard In April, the Air Force took its Angry Kitten...
New process simulates rapid decomposition of drugs to facilitate stability testing
Before their approval, pharmaceuticals not only have to be tested for their effectiveness and safety, but also for their stability, since they are usually stored in pharmacies and private households...
Chip-based quantum key distribution achieves higher transmission speeds
Researchers have developed a quantum key distribution (QKD) system based on integrated photonics that can transmit secure keys at unprecedented speeds. The proof-of-principle experiments represent an important step toward real-world...
Quantum scientists accurately measure power levels 1 trillion times lower than usual
Scientists in Finland have developed a nanodevice that can measure the absolute power of microwave radiation down to the femtowatt level at ultra-low temperatures—a scale trillion times lower than routinely...
Artificial muscle fibers could serve as cell scaffolds
In two new studies, North Carolina State University researchers have designed and tested a series of textile fibers that can change shape and generate force like a muscle. In the...
In situ investigation of the structure-activity correlation for carbon dioxide electrolysis in SOECs
Solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) provide a practical solution for direct conversion of CO2 to chemicals; however, an in-depth mechanistic understanding of the dynamic reconstruction of active sites for perovskite...