Conventional aerobic methanotrophs have metabolic versatility under anoxia
Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 28 –34 times that of carbon dioxide on a centennial time scale. Microbial CH4 oxidation acts as a biofilter, preventing more than 90% of CH4 from entering the atmosphere......»»
Nashville police use AirTag to track down stolen car, drugs, and more
We’ve heard time and time again that AirTag can be used to find lost luggage, stolen bikes, stolen potted plants, and more. Now, police in Nashville say they were able to track down a stolen car using an AirTag, proving the versatility of once mor.....»»
Evidence shows that, in love, opposites don"t actually attract
Despite some conventional wisdom to the contrary, opposites don't actually attract......»»
Micro-optical technology based on metamaterials takes center stage
Metasurfaces are artificial materials adept at manipulating perception. With metasurfaces allowing lenses to be reduced to one 10,000th the size of conventional lenses, they are generating considerable interest as optical components allowing miniatur.....»»
Gaining time without sacrificing accuracy when predicting typhoon-induced storm surges
A deep learning method developed by RIKEN researchers can accurately predict the destructive power of typhoon-induced storm surges on coastal regions in a fraction of the time of conventional models. It promises to buy precious time for coastal resid.....»»
Nanocomposite-based electrocatalyst for alkaline overall water splitting at low cell voltage for hydrogen production
The diminishing conventional energy resources based on fossil fuels and their related environmental consequences have drawn attention around the world toward the development of renewable energy resources. These renewable energy resources may not fulf.....»»
A DNA assembly kit to unlock the CRISPR-Cas9 potential for metabolic engineering
The clustered regularly interspaced short palindrome repeats (CRISPR) and Crispr-associated protein 9 (CRISPR/Cas9) is now a well-known, revolutionary method to engineer microbial cells......»»
Scientist propose an all-in-one surface design of copper nanowire assemblies to achieve ~100% defrosting efficiency
Scientists at Dalian University of Technology propose a design of copper nanowire assemblies that can sufficiently enhance the de-icing and defrosting efficiency without conventional energy input. Specifically, the defrosting efficacy approaches 100%.....»»
Study shows pollutants are important to biodiversity"s role in spread of wildlife diseases
Conventional wisdom among ecologists holds that the more species there are inhabiting an ecosystem, the less vulnerable any one species will be to a threat like a parasite......»»
Dogs can detect COVID-19 infections faster and more accurately than conventional technology, research shows
It's an idea that has finally gained scientific consensus: Dogs can be a faster, more precise, less expensive—not to mention friendlier—method of detecting COVID-19 than even our best current technology......»»
Scientists outline a new strategy for understanding the origin of life
What were the first life forms like? In a new perspective article, scientists describe a strategy for answering this question by studying the earliest evolution of electron transport chains, a universal metabolic strategy with a very ancient history......»»
Neutrons seek to stop cancer from hijacking a metabolic highway
After a highly lauded research campaign that successfully redesigned a hepatitis C drug into one of the leading drug treatments for COVID-19, scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are now turning their drug design app.....»»
New recycling process could find markets for "junk" plastic waste
Although many Americans deposit their plastic trash into the appropriate bins each week, many of those materials, including flexible films, multilayer materials and a lot of colored plastics, are not recyclable using conventional mechanical recycling.....»»
3D printing isn’t just for supercars, now it’s for drones, too
Organic-looking designs consolidate parts numbers and cut mass by up to 40 percent. Enlarge / A 3D-printed Czinger brake node that combines the caliper and upright with 40 percent less mass than a conventional assembly. (credit:.....»»
3D printing isn’t just for supercars, now it’s for drone wings, too
Organic-looking designs consolidate parts numbers and cut mass by up to 40 percent. Enlarge / A 3D-printed Czinger brake node that combines the caliper and upright with 40 percent less mass than a conventional assembly. (credit:.....»»
Rye the right crop for "nabbing" nitrates, capturing carbon and generating bioenergy
Winter rye is prized for its versatility. It is a source of grain and also a forage and ground cover that protects the soil from erosion by wind and rain. But the benefits of winter rye don't stop there......»»
Micropatch algorithm improves ground-to-spacecraft software update efficiency
Southwest Research Institute developed an algorithm to remotely update and repair spacecraft software using less time and data than conventional techniques......»»
Mussels inspire an eco-friendly way to extract critical rare earth elements
There is a conundrum around rare earth elements (REE). They play a key role in clean energy, as they are vital to the production of lightweight, efficient batteries and essential components in wind turbines. Conversely, conventional extraction of the.....»»
Size matters: Genome size dynamics driven by copy number variation in a green alga
A new study challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding genome stability within closely related organisms and sheds new light on the mechanisms underlying extensive genome size variation......»»
A platform for integrated spectrometers based on solution-processable semiconductors
Acquiring real-time spectral information in point-of-care diagnosis, internet-of-things, and other lab-on-chip applications requires spectrometers with hetero-integration capability and miniaturized features. Compared to conventional semiconductors i.....»»
New method improves proton acceleration with high power laser using frozen hydrogen as target
Bringing protons up to speed with strong laser pulses—this still young concept promises many advantages over conventional accelerators. For instance, it seems possible to build much more compact facilities. Prototypes to date, however, in which las.....»»