Capturing a cosmogenic isotope to determine the age of artifacts
You may probably wonder how archaeologists determine the age of ancient artifacts or how long a piece of rock exists above the surface. Isotopic dating can tell the age covering hundreds of thousands of years. For instance, common carbon isotope 14C.....»»
AMD and Intel"s data center competition has a new frontier: silicon photonics
AMD has made quarterly share gains in the serve market consecutively for three years, according to Mercury Research. It made its largest quarterly gain in second-quarter 2022 since 2017, capturing 13.9% of the global sever CPU market, compared to 11......»»
Capturing high pressures in diamond capsules
Preservation of the high-pressure states of materials at ambient conditions is a long-sought-after goal for fundamental research and practical applications......»»
Study: Individuals value information as they do material objects
Technology has enabled the creation of a vast and growing amount of information, leading to benefits (e.g., more data to learn from) as well as drawbacks (e.g., the spread of fake news and conspiracy theories). New research sought to determine how an.....»»
Chicken bones and snail shells help archaeologists to date ancient town"s destruction
According to new research, the combined analysis of animal and plant remains, as well as written evidence, is leading to more precise dating of archaeological finds. "We can now often determine not only the year, but also the season. This allows us t.....»»
Hollow-core fibers for precise positioning in space
The vision of cars that drive or planes that fly themselves can only become true if the electronics on board can determine where they are in space, anytime and with reliable precision. In the aerospace sector, this job is given over to gyroscopes tha.....»»
Doctors Are Pioneering a Better Way to Perform Autopsies on Kids
Hi-res imaging can help determine cause of death in very young babies—giving parents answers without the distress of an invasive autopsy......»»
With California expected to lose 10% of its water within 20 years, Gov. Newsom calls for urgent action
With California enduring historic drought amplified by global warming, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday released a new plan to adapt to the state's hotter, drier future by capturing and storing more water, recycling more wastewater and desalinating seaw.....»»
Rivian R1S Vs GMC Hummer EV SUV: Which Is The Better Electric SUV?
The Rivian R1S and the Hummer EV SUV go head-to-head in this comparison to determine which is the right electric SUV for your family. The Rivian R1S and the Hummer E.....»»
An upgrade for magnetic resonance methods with a 1,000-fold amplifier
Researchers determine the structure and dynamics of proteins using NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) spectroscopy. Until now, however, much higher concentrations were necessary for in-vitro measurements of the biomolecules in solution than found in ou.....»»
Individual genetics help determine composition of the gut microbiome
Microorganisms are involved in nearly all biological processes on earth. As an important component of a metaorganism, i.e., the community of a complex living organism with colonizing microorganisms, they are a central building block of life on our pl.....»»
Meteorite findings shed light on origin of Earth"s volatile elements
A study into the zinc isotope composition of meteorites by researchers from the University of St Andrews suggests that material from the outer solar system was an important source of volatile elements during the formation of the Earth......»»
Evidence of a new type of disordered quantum Wigner Solid
Physicists have been trying to determine the ground states of 2D electron systems at extremely low densities and temperatures for many decades now. The first theoretical predictions for these ground states were put forward by physicists Felix Bloch i.....»»
MIT scientists create color-shifting films inspired by 19th-century holography
Potential applications include pressure-monitoring bandages, shade-shifting fabrics. Real-time video capturing the stretching of an 8×6-inch structural color pattern that features a flower bouquet in homage to 19th-century p.....»»
Apple versus Meta headset battle will determine the future of the internet – Zuckerberg
The future of the internet will depend on the outcome of an Apple versus Meta headset battle, claims Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. He told employees that the two companies had very different visions for the metaverse, and admitted that it’s n.....»»
Magnetic quantum material broadens platform for probing next-gen information technologies
Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory used neutron scattering to determine whether a specific material's atomic structure could host a novel state of matter called a spiral spin liquid. By tracking tiny magnetic moments known as "spins" on.....»»
Researchers develop new method for analysing genetic admixture of populations
Researchers of the HSE International Laboratory of Statistical and Computational Genomics together with their international colleagues have proposed a new statistical method for analyzing population admixture that makes it possible to determine the t.....»»
New Technology Uses Tears to Detect Ocular Disorders, Diabetes
The system, aptly named iTEARS, uses "cellular messengers" in tears to determine whether a certain disease is present in the human body. The post New Technology Uses Tears to Detect Ocular Disorders, Diabetes appea.....»»
Infrared heater arrays help to simulate ecosystem-scale forest soil warming
Under global warming, the rising temperature will exert profound impacts on forest ecosystems. How forest ecosystems respond to climate warming will determine forest trajectories over the next 100 years......»»
Researchers determine the complex structure of the receptors related to opioid addiction
A study published in Pharmacological Research reveals the oligomeric molecular structure of the MOR-Gal1R complex, a component present in the brain which is involved in the analgesic and addictive effects of certain opioids. The study includes the pa.....»»
Scientists expand entomological research using genome editing
Genome sequencing, where scientists use laboratory methods to determine a specific organism's genetic makeup, is becoming a common practice in insect research. A greater understanding of insect biology helps scientists better manage insects, both tho.....»»