A breakthrough in droplet manipulation
Researchers in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have made a key breakthrough in droplet manipulation. They have discovered an innovative way to navigate liquids on a surface in the absence of external forc.....»»
Webb findings support long-proposed process of planet formation
Scientists using James Webb Space Telescope just made a breakthrough discovery in revealing how planets are made. By observing water vapor in protoplanetary disks, Webb confirmed a physical process involving the drifting of ice-coated solids from the.....»»
Climate negotiators reach framework to aid vulnerable countries
Global climate negotiators reached a framework for a fund to help vulnerable nations deal with loss and damage from increasingly extreme weather, though the breakthrough was marred by sparring over exactly how the program would be funded......»»
Video technology could transform how scientists monitor changes in species evolution and development
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in the study of species evolution, and provided further evidence that state-of-the-art visual technology can be used to track the tiniest changes in different organisms' development......»»
Sam Bankman-Fried repeatedly told to “stop talking” during rambling testimony
FTX co-founder scolded for making up his own definition of market manipulation. Enlarge (credit: ANGELA WEISS / Contributor | AFP) On Friday, Sam Bankman-Fried began his first day testifying before a jury with a loss. Th.....»»
Researchers discover scalable production technique for low-calorie sugar substitute
Scientists at the University of California, Davis, in partnership with the Mars Advanced Research Institute, have announced a significant breakthrough in the production of low-calorie sugar substitutes, such as allulose. This discovery could help add.....»»
Scientists shed light on potential breakthrough biomedical molecule
Scientists from the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have gained valuable insights into producing nitroxide, a molecule with potential applications in the biomedical field. While nitric oxide (NO) has long been on researche.....»»
Astrophysicists scan the galaxy for signs of life
The astrophysicists, from Trinity and the Breakthrough Listen team and Onsala Space Observatory in Sweden, are scanning the universe for "technosignatures" emanating from distant planets that would provide support for the existence of intelligent, al.....»»
Google Pixel’s face-altering photo tool sparks AI manipulation debate
A new breed of smartphone tools are raising fresh questions about what it means to photograph reality......»»
New study unveils breakthrough in forest fire detection despite environmental changes
A technology that combines satellite data and numerical model data for forest fire detection has been developed, offering a more comprehensive and adaptable approach to monitor and respond to wildfires. This innovative solution, developed by Professo.....»»
Only 1% of chemical compounds have been discovered—here"s how we search for others that could change the world
The universe is flooded with billions of chemicals, each a tiny pinprick of potential. And we've only identified 1% of them. Scientists believe undiscovered chemical compounds could help remove greenhouse gases, or trigger a medical breakthrough much.....»»
Collating data on droplet properties to trace and localize the sources of infectious particles
A team of atmospheric scientists, chemists and infectious disease specialists at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, working with colleagues from the Max Planck Institute for Dynamical Systems, the University of Denver, Georg August University an.....»»
New method to observe the orbital Hall effect may improve spintronics applications
In a new breakthrough, researchers have used a novel technique to confirm a previously undetected physics phenomenon that could be used to improve data storage in the next generation of computer devices......»»
Chiral AuCu heterostructures with site-specific geometric control and tailored plasmonic chirality
Artificially-engineered chiral materials with exceptional light-manipulating capabilities show significantly-enhanced chiroptical response and capability of light manipulation, which have emerged as a promising chiral platform for applications in bio.....»»
Researcher discusses CRISPR-Cas3 as a DNA shredder for gene therapy
Over the past decade, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing has revolutionized science. It has been lauded as a breakthrough in biogenetics and medicine, with the potential to treat or eliminate many chronic or genetic diseases......»»
Toyota, Idemitsu team for all-solid-state battery breakthrough by 2028
Toyota is teaming with Japanese petrochemical giant Idemitsu to develop a sulfide solid electrolyte for the all-solid-state batteries the automaker plans to market in its next-generation electric vehicles around 2027-2028......»»
Toyota, Idemitsu team for solid-state battery breakthrough by 2028
Toyota is teaming with Japanese petrochemical giant Idemitsu to develop a sulfide solid electrolyte for the all-solid-state batteries the automaker plans to market in its next-generation electric vehicles around 2027-2028......»»
Pipe Relining Solutions in Sydney: Unearth the Future of Plumbing in Australia
In the ever-evolving world of plumbing, innovative solutions are continually emerging, and one such breakthrough is the marvel of pipe relining. This modern technique, swiftly gaining popularity in the heart of Australia, offers a non-disruptive, cos.....»»
New pipeline makes valuable organic acid from plants—saving money and emissions
In a breakthrough for environmentally friendly chemical production, researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have developed an economical way to make succinic acid, an important industrial chemical, from sug.....»»
New understanding of perfluorooctanoic acid could pave the way towards safer products and better human health
A team of A*STAR scientists has made a significant breakthrough in understanding how perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is processed by the human body......»»
Electronic sensor the size of a single molecule a potential game-changer
Australian researchers have developed a molecular-sized, more efficient version of a widely used electronic sensor, in a breakthrough that could bring widespread benefits......»»