Is there such a thing as an objectively beautiful building? Here"s the science
Some people assume that there's a type of beauty that everyone can agree on. But did early humans really admire slender bodies the way we do today? After all, fashions come and go—there have been plenty of fads throughout history that we find hard.....»»
New deep ultraviolet micro-LED array advances maskless photolithography
A team led by Prof. Sun Haiding from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) developed a vertically integrated micro-scale light-emitting diode (micro-LED) array which was then applied in deep ultraviolet (DUV) maskless photolithogra.....»»
Novel light source enables better temporal resolution of UV-induced molecular dynamics
The Attosecond Science group at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science has developed a novel light source capable of producing extremely short pulses for the investigation of UV-induced molecular dynamics with unprecedented temporal resolution. S.....»»
A Neuralink Rival Says Its Eye Implant Restored Vision in Blind People
Science Corporation's retinal implant allowed some people who lost their central vision to read, play cards, and recognize faces......»»
Molecular study of newly discovered tardigrade species helps explain ability to withstand high doses of radiation
A team of biologists affiliated with several institutions in China has learned more about the means by which tardigrades are able to withstand high doses of radiation. In their study, published in the journal Science, the group focused on a newly fou.....»»
Synthesis method improves catalytic activity by controlling the surface structure of metal particles
Fine-tuning the reactions that produce hydrogen (H2) for use as a clean fuel is an important endeavor to fight against climate change. Researchers at Tohoku University and the Tokyo University of Science have succeeded in improving the catalytic acti.....»»
Chemists develop a metal-free way to selectively convert symmetrical diols into one of two mirror-image isomers
A team of chemists at the University of Cambridge has developed a metal-free way to convert symmetrical diols selectively into one of two mirror-image isomers. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group took advantage of the ability o.....»»
Google’s DeepMind is building an AI to keep us from hating each other
The AI did better than professional mediators at getting people to reach agreement. An unprecedented 80 percent of Americans, according to a recent Gallup poll, think the country.....»»
Stoneflies have changed color as a result of human actions, new study shows
New Zealand's native stoneflies have changed color in response to human-driven environmental changes, new research shows. Just published in the journal Science, the University of Otago study provides arguably the world's most clear-cut case of animal.....»»
Having the "right" friends may hold the secret to building wealth, according to new study on socioeconomic ties
Having wealthy people in your social network significantly boosts the likelihood that you'll participate in stock markets and savings plans, according to a new working paper I co-authored......»»
World more prepared than ever for tsunamis: Ocean experts
The world is more prepared than ever for a devastating tsunami thanks to early warning systems, ocean science experts said Thursday, even though they still cannot predict when one may strike......»»
AI-enhanced technique illuminates materials reactions at nanoscale
Kory Burns, a professor at the University of Virginia School (UVA) of Engineering and Applied Science, is a materials science researcher who is using artificial intelligence to improve materials characterization. He and his collaborators, representin.....»»
What’s more important when hiring for cybersecurity roles?
When building a cybersecurity team, you likely asked yourself, “Should I focus on certifications or real-world skills?” And since you rarely encounter entry-level candidates who can hit the ground running, naturally, you’d consider a candidate.....»»
AP photographer describes how he captured dramatic Israeli bomb strike on Beirut building
AP photographer describes how he captured dramatic Israeli bomb strike on Beirut building.....»»
Study finds land use influences organisms living underground
Researchers at Eawag (Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology) and University of Zurich have complied and analyzed a globally unique data set on the occurrence of various amphipods in groundwater......»»
River flow responses to heat waves may change more rapidly under climate change, research finds
A pair of studies by researchers in Simon Fraser University's School of Environmental Science examine how climate change could alter the way Canadian rivers respond to extreme heat events......»»
An elegant switch regulates production of protein variants during cell division
Our cells contain thousands of proteins that have gone largely undetected and unstudied until recent years: these are variants of known proteins, which cells can make when their protein-building machinery interacts differently with the same stretch o.....»»
Scientists successfully increase measurement rate of Raman spectroscopy by 100-fold
Researchers Takuma Nakamura, Kazuki Hashimoto, and Takuro Ideguchi of the Institute for Photon Science and Technology at the University of Tokyo have increased by 100-fold the measurement rate of Raman spectroscopy, a common technique for measuring t.....»»
Qualcomm’s next AI frontier is… your car
Qualcomm is building a Snapdragon car brain that is considerate of your passengers as well as a driverless future......»»
Multistory Building Leveled by Daytime Strike in Beirut
Multistory Building Leveled by Daytime Strike in Beirut.....»»
AP PHOTOS: Images capture the exact moments an Israeli bomb strikes a building in Beirut
AP PHOTOS: Images capture the exact moments an Israeli bomb strikes a building in Beirut.....»»