Exploring microstructures for high-performance materials
In just the first few months of 2024, the journal Nature has published two scientific papers co-authored by Kun Luo, an Iowa State University postdoctoral research associate in materials science and engineering......»»
Exploring effects of thawing permafrost on topography and periglacial environment along China-Russia crude oil pipeline
The buried China-Russia Crude Oil Pipeline (CRCOP), with its oil temperature above 0°C, interacts with the permafrost environment in a complex way, causing permafrost degradation, frost geohazards, and various environmental problems along its route......»»
Vitamin B6: New compound could delay degradation
A low vitamin B6 level has negative effects on brain performance. A research team from Würzburg University Medicine has now found a way to delay the degradation of the vitamin......»»
Large number of whale sightings off New England, including dozens of endangered sei whales
A large number of whales is visiting the waters off New England, and the group includes an unusually high number of an endangered species, said scientists who study the animals......»»
Rural India runs dry as thirsty megacity Mumbai sucks water
Far from the gleaming high-rises of India's financial capital Mumbai, impoverished villages in areas supplying the megacity's water are running dry—a crisis repeated across the country that experts say foreshadows terrifying problems......»»
Scientists study effect of boron nitride microribbon on ceramic properties
In recent years, the high complexity of integrated devices has made heat accumulation increasingly critical and has resulted in higher heat dissipation requirements for substrates and packaging materials. In this study, boron nitride microribbon (BNM.....»»
Researchers find earliest evidence for a microblade adaptation in the Tibetan plateau
A research team led by Prof. Zhang Xiaoling from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, published a paper entitled "The Earliest Evidence for a Microblade Adaptation in the Remote, High Alt.....»»
Coming in hot: NASA"s Chandra checks habitability of exoplanets
Using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and ESA's (European Space Agency's) XMM-Newton, astronomers are exploring whether nearby stars could host habitable exoplanets, based on whether they emit radiation that could destroy potential conditions for li.....»»
From genes to growth: The science behind miniature apple trees
Apple farming heavily relies on dwarfing rootstocks like M9 for high-density planting and improved fruit quality. However, the exact mechanisms behind the dwarfing effect remain unclear. Previous studies have indicated that dwarfing traits are comple.....»»
Atmospheric sulfur dioxide levels hit historic high in Scotland following Icelandic volcanic eruption
Edinburgh, no stranger to an occasional haze, experienced an unprecedented atmospheric event on 31 May, unlike any seen over the past 30 years. While sea haar from the North Sea often blankets Scotland's capital, the haze observed that Friday felt di.....»»
Silicon carbide/carbon microspheres maintain performance in harsh environments
With the rapid development of electronic information technology, electromagnetic wave absorption materials play a crucial role in military applications such as electromagnetic protection and stealth devices, as well as in the defense industry......»»
High energy costs can hinder EV charging infrastructure
Hefty, hard-to-predict fees called demand charges could stop businesses from opening charging stations in certain locations, or push them toward alternatives such as battery storage......»»
Transparent organic–inorganic hybrid photoresist enables precision machining of optical microstructures
Researchers at Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) and BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. (BOE) have developed a novel type of transparent organic–inorganic hybrid photoresist with highly tunable refractive index......»»
Novel biosensor offers enhanced DNA detection specificity
Researchers have successfully demonstrated a novel biosensor capable of detecting single-stranded DNA oligonucleotides with high specificity without needing external labels. This advancement paves the way for more accessible and efficient point-of-ca.....»»
Exploring online morality in the context of evolved human responses
In a review article in PNAS Nexus, Claire Robertson and colleagues explore how human morality, which evolved in the context of small in-person groups, functions on the internet with over five billion users......»»
Green light for Galileo second-generation satellite design
Production of Galileo Second Generation satellites advances at full speed after two independent Satellite Critical Design Review boards have confirmed that the satellite designs of the respective industries meet all mission and performance requiremen.....»»
Phony "news" portals surpass US newspaper sites, researchers say
Partisan websites masquerading as media outlets now outnumber American newspaper sites, a research group that tracks misinformation said Tuesday, highlighting a local news crisis in a year of high-stakes elections......»»
A breakthrough technology could make CPUs 100x faster
Flow Computing claims that its parallel processing unit (PPU) could boost the performance of any CPU by up to 100 times......»»
Apple stock hits new record high after Apple Intelligence reveals
One day after the WWDC 2024 keynote, and the debut of Apple Intelligence, Apple's stock price has hit a record high price, reaching $207.15 at the close of market on Tuesday.Apple CEO Tim CookAs usual for Wall Street, the stock price for Apple dipped.....»»
AMD’s new Ryzen 9000 is slower than its fastest previous-gen chips
AMD has said that the new Ryzen 9000 series desktop processors will not offer the same gaming performance as its Ryzen7000X3D CPUs......»»
Scientists engineer yellow-seeded camelina with high oil output
Efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from transportation fuels are increasing demand for oil produced by nonfood crops. These plants use sunlight to power the conversion of atmospheric carbon dioxide into oil, which accumulates in seeds. Crop.....»»