Mystery of amorphous perovskite solved
AMOLF researchers Erik Garnett, Susan Rigter, and colleagues are the first to have irrefutably demonstrated that amorphous perovskite exists. The material can significantly increase the efficiency of solar cells produced from perovskite. The research.....»»
Mystery of moths" warning sound production explained in new study
The workings of the ultrasonic warning sounds produced by the wings of a species of moth have been revealed by researchers at the University of Bristol......»»
Solvent sieve method sets new record for perovskite light-emitting diodes
Using a simple solvent sieve method, researchers from the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have taken the lead in developing highly efficient and stable perovskite light-emittin.....»»
Mathematicians finally solved Feynman’s “reverse sprinkler” problem
We might not need to "unwater" our lawns, but results could help control fluid flows. Light-scattering microparticles reveal the flow pattern for the reverse (sucking) mode of a sprinkler, showing vortices and complex f.....»»
Microbial research unravels a global nitrogen mystery
Novel research led by Wei Qin, an assistant professor of microbiology at the University of Oklahoma, that significantly changes the understanding of ammonia oxidation, a critical component of the global nitrogen cycle, has been published in the journ.....»»
First-ever sighting of a live newborn great white may help solve longstanding mystery in shark science
Great whites, the largest predatory sharks in the world with the most fatal attacks on humans, are tough to imagine as newborn babies. That is partially because no one has seen one in the wild, it seems, until now......»»
"Old smokers" and "squalling newborns" among hidden stars spotted for first time
'Hidden' stars including a new type of elderly giant nicknamed 'old smoker' have been spotted for the first time by astronomers. The mystery objects exist at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy and can sit quietly for decades—fading almost to invisib.....»»
Apple Vision Pro delay hits pre-order customers with February 2 ship dates
Apple Vision Pro inventory has been a mystery since pre-orders started almost a week ago. Earlier this week we saw a highly uncommon second wave of in-store pickup options for launch day. Now some Vision Pro pre-order customers are reporting a disapp.....»»
How the Dyatlov Pass incident ties to "True Detective: Night Country"
Discover the real unsolved mystery that inspired "True Detective: Night Country" showrunner Issa López. True Detective: Night Country is diving into cold and treacherous territory. Set in the fictional town of Ennis, Alaska, its core mystery c.....»»
Why is everyone freaking out about the posters in "True Detective: Night Country"?
"True Detective: Night Country" viewers believe that background posters were made with AI. Showrunner Issa López weighed in. Murder mystery shows will always have viewers inspecting the tiniest background details for asnwers, and True Detectiv.....»»
"True Detective: Night Country": Is Travis the father of Rust Cohle?
Let's explore the "True Detective" fan theory — and what the showrunner has to say. Update: showrunner Issa López has commented on the fan theory. See below. True Detective Season 4 has returned with a chilling new mystery of missing.....»»
DeepMind AI rivals the world’s smartest high schoolers at geometry
DeepMind solved 25 out of 30 questions—compared to 26 for a human gold medalist. Enlarge / Demis Hassabis, CEO of DeepMind Technologies and developer of AlphaGO, attends the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park on November 2, 202.....»»
Despite intensive scientific analyses, this centaur head remains a mystery
At the National Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark, there is a marble head that was once part of the ancient Greek Parthenon temple on the Acropolis in Athens. The head originally belonged to a centaur figure and was part of a scene depicting the Greek my.....»»
Webb reveals that galaxy mergers are the solution to early universe mystery
One of the key missions of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope is to probe the early universe. Now, the unmatched resolution and sensitivity of Webb's NIRCam instrument have revealed, for the first time, what lies in the local environment of.....»»
Theoretical research offers explanation as to why some animals shrink over time
The mystery behind why Alaskan horses, cryptodiran turtles and island lizards shrank over time may have been solved in a new study......»»
Unpicking the Mystery of the Body’s ‘Second Brain’
Sitting alongside the neurons in your enteric nervous system are underappreciated glial cells, which play key roles in digestion and disease that scientists are only just starting to understand......»»
The mystery of Siberia"s strange exploding craters may have finally been solved
The mystery of Siberia"s strange exploding craters may have finally been solved.....»»
Belkin will sell Apple Vision Pro battery clip in time for launch
Prospective Apple Vision Pro owners concerned about where to place the battery pack could have their problem solved by Belkin, with the accessory maker allegedly working on a clip for the power source.Apple Vision Pro and Battery PackThe Apple Vision.....»»
What Killed the Largest Known Ape Species Ever?
The massive ancient ape Gigantopithecus blacki disappeared in a mystery that scientists are eager to crack.....»»
2023"s record heat partly driven by "mystery" process: NASA scientist
It's no secret human activity is warming the planet, driving more frequent and intense extreme weather events and transforming ecosystems at an extraordinary rate......»»
There’s an Apple Car airbag problem – but the company has a solution
Airbags have been proven to save lives, but an Apple Car airbag system presents a new challenge – one which could be solved by a new approach, says the company. Airbags have been around for a long time. The first one to be fitted to a car dates.....»»