Insulator-to-metal transition achieved in iridate/manganate heterostructures
A research team has successfully achieved an atomically controlled insulator-to-metal transition in iridate/manganate heterostructures. Their findings were recently published in Nature Communications......»»
Thermally induced orderly alignment of porphyrin photoactive motifs in metal-organic frameworks
Professor Shi Weiqun's group from the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has made progress in the application of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in the field of photocatalytic CO2 reduction. The study was published in.....»»
Metal Gear Solid 3 remake release date, gameplay, and everything we know
A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3 is in the works, and with little information available, we've got a lot to learn......»»
Nissan delays next-gen Frontier as factory prepares for EV transition
Production of the current Frontier has been extended two years to the 2029 model year, according to a supplier memo......»»
Study provides insight to early establishment of agroforestry systems in tropical areas
Land use change is one of the greatest threats to soil biodiversity and ecological functions. Tropical deforestation to establish monoculture cash tree plantations poses the greatest threat to biodiversity. However, how such a transition affects soil.....»»
Scientists theorize a hidden phase transition between liquid and a solid
Anything made out of plastic or glass is known as an amorphous material. Unlike many materials that freeze into crystalline solids, the atoms and molecules in amorphous materials never stack together to form crystals when cooled. In fact, although we.....»»
Why tiny metal droplets take longer to solidify into glass: Fundamental observation in materials science
Most people who hear the word 'glasses' will probably think of drinking glasses or corrective eyewear. Hardly anyone will think of metals. But metallic glasses, or 'amorphous metals' as they are also known, are playing an increasingly important role.....»»
Researchers develop a unique quantum mechanical approach to determining metal ductility
A team of scientists from Ames National Laboratory and Texas A&M University developed a new way to predict metal ductility. This quantum-mechanics-based approach fills a need for an inexpensive, efficient, high-throughput way to predict ductility. Th.....»»
Maui officials and scientists warn that after the flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain
When flames swept through western Maui, engulfing the town of Lahaina, residents saw toxic fumes spewing into the air as burning homes, pipes and cars combusted, transforming rubber, metal and plastic into poisonous, particulate matter-filled smoke......»»
Everything is coming together for launch of NASA’s mission to a metal asteroid
"This is how the spacecraft will get mounted onto the interface to the Falcon Heavy.” Enlarge / NASA's Psyche spacecraft is the centerpiece of a $1.23 billion mission to explore a kind of asteroid that's never been visited befo.....»»
Peculiarities of the germline-restricted chromosome of songbirds
In multicellular organisms, all cells of an individual normally contain the same genetic information and cell differentiation is achieved through regulation of gene expression. There are exceptions, however, where, instead of silencing, certain seque.....»»
Earth"s core, replete with oceans and cyclones, is being demystified
At the center of Earth is a vast ball of metal, the planet's core. While unreachable without the help of Jules Verne, it can be studied and plays a vital role for the world......»»
Small-molecule autocatalysis may have paved the way for the emergence of evolution by natural selection
The discipline of systems chemistry deals with the analysis and synthesis of various autocatalytic systems and is therefore closely related to the study of the origin of life, since it investigates systems that can be considered as a transition betwe.....»»
Significant shifts in inorganic carbon and ecosystem state in a temperate estuary
In the 1980s, the Elbe estuary had largely lost its function as an estuarine filter due to heavy metal pollution. After decades, the estuary was able to recover from this, as a team led by doctoral student Louise Rewrie from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Her.....»»
After capturing image of black hole, what"s next?
A group of international researchers led by the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard and Smithsonian (CfA) achieved the once-unimaginable four years ago: using a groundbreaking telescope to capture an image of a black hole......»»
NASA InSight study finds Mars is spinning faster
Scientists have made the most precise measurements ever of Mars's rotation, for the first time detecting how the planet wobbles due to the "sloshing" of its molten metal core. The findings, detailed in a recent Nature paper, rely on data from NASA's.....»»
Building blocs for diverse investment
A research study in the International Journal of Trade and Global Markets has looked at the effects of the evolution of the BRIC economies to the BRICS bloc and the implications of that transition on investment and global trade. The work highlights t.....»»
Understanding MetalKit: Getting started with Apple"s graphics framework
MetalKit is a high-level framework which makes getting to grips with Metal easier. Here's how to get started using Apple's 3D framework.Getting startedMetal is Apple's 3D graphics and game pipeline to render 3D objects on Apple devices. Designed to r.....»»
Apple execs tout Mac success following Intel transition but warn of Q4 double-digit drop in revenue
Even though Mac revenue took a slide in Apple’s Q3 2023 earnings, CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri said the business is stronger than ever. Notably, Apple’s comments come as Apple completed its full transition to Apple Silicon during the quarter.....»»
Apple surpasses 1 billion paid subscriptions as active devices are double that
We’ve been seeing Apple regularly tally a new services records as its reported quarterly earnings over recent years. Now the company has achieved a major milestone, more than 1 billion paid subscriptions, fueling another all-time services revenue r.....»»
Liquid metal may be a "Terminator terror" in the global fight against pathogens
A new liquid metal combination is shaping up as a potential secret weapon in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance, which is already rendering some antibiotic medications powerless against 'superbugs'......»»