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.....»»
Study disproves assumption about perovskite solar cells, showing that shallow defects dominate in terms of efficiency
Free charge carriers in perovskite solar cells likely have a special form of protection from recombination, researchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich have discovered by means of innovative photoluminescence measurements......»»
New research sheds light on an old fossil, solving an evolutionary mystery
A new research paper published in Biology Letters has revealed that picrodontids—an extinct family of placental mammals that lived several million years after the extinction of the dinosaurs—are not primates as previously believed......»»
Perovskite LEDs, a thousand times brighter than OLEDs
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have revolutionized modern lighting and sensing technology. From applications in our homes to industry, LEDs are used for all lighting applications, from indoor lighting over TV screens to biomedicine. Widely used organic.....»»
NASA telescopes chase down "Green Monster" in star"s debris
By bringing together data from two NASA telescopes, astronomers may have solved a mystery around a bizarre structure found in the debris field of an exploded star. Their work has uncovered new details about the star's remains, and about the explosion.....»»
Unraveling the mystery of lignosuberization: A comprehensive study of periderm formation in Sikkim cucumber fruit skin
In fleshy fruits, periderm tissue often forms on the skin surface as a response to mechanical damage caused following environmental cues or developmental programs, known as lignosuberization, creating a protective, corky matrix......»»
When bad cells go good: Harnessing cellular cannibalism for cancer treatment
Scientists have solved a cellular murder mystery nearly 25 years after the case went cold. Following a trail of evidence from fruit flies to mice to humans revealed that cannibalistic cells likely cause a rare human immunodeficiency. Now the discover.....»»
New evidence that insect wings may have evolved from gills
How did insect wings originate? This is a question that represents an unsolved mystery of insect evolution. Despite many years of research, it is still not entirely clear from which body structure insect wings actually evolved and what their original.....»»
Scientists solve mystery of how predatory bacteria recognizes prey
A decades-old mystery of how natural antimicrobial predatory bacteria are able to recognize and kill other bacteria may have been solved, according to new research......»»
Researchers boost signal amplification in perovskite nanosheets
Perovskite materials are still attracting a lot of interest in solar cell applications. Now, the nanostructures of perovskite materials are being considered as a new laser medium. Over the years, light amplification in perovskite quantum dots has bee.....»»
5 most anticipated Apple TV+ shows of 2024, ranked
From a Steven Spielberg WWII series to an intriguing sci-fi mystery, these are the five most anticipated Apple TV+ shows in 2024......»»
Apple"s November 2023 in review: Nothing on iMessage, Crash Detection, and a confusing bridal photo
In November, Apple had a middling quarterly financial result, Nothing tried to take on iMessage, Crash Detection proved its worth, and a mystery about an iPhone photo was quickly solved.Just as three other months in the year started, November 2 saw A.....»»
3 great sci-fi movies you need to watch on New Year’s Eve
Whether you want to explore the outer reaches of space or the mystery of A.I., these are the three great sci-fi movies to watch on New Year's Eve......»»
Study of Mongolian Arc adds to mystery surrounding its purpose
A team of archaeologists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel, working with a colleague from the National University of Mongolia, has conducted a study of the 405-km wall system in eastern Mongolia known as the Mongolian Arc in order to le.....»»
Scientists ID mystery killer of decapitated seals found on California beaches since 2016
Scientists ID mystery killer of decapitated seals found on California beaches since 2016.....»»
Unusual ancient elephant tracks had our team of fossil experts stumped—how we solved the mystery
Over the past 15 years, through our scientific study of tracks and traces, we have identified more than 350 fossil vertebrate tracksites from South Africa's Cape south coast. Most are found in cemented sand dunes, called aeolianites, and all are from.....»»
Let there be light: Many photons are better than one for advancing quantum technologies
Quantum objects, such as electrons and photons, behave differently from other objects in ways that enable quantum technology. Therein lies the key to unlocking the mystery of quantum entanglement, in which multiple photons exist in multiple modes or.....»»
Generation of lossy mode resonances using perovskite nanofilms
In recent research, scientists have unlocked the potential of a remarkable material called perovskite to revolutionize the world of optical sensing. Their study is published in the journal Opto-Electronic Advances......»»
Research offers a reason why diversity in plant species causes higher farming yield, solving "a bit of a mystery"
A study appearing in Nature Communications based on field and greenhouse experiments at the University of Kansas shows how a boost in agricultural yield comes from planting diverse crops rather than just one plant species: Soil pathogens harmful to p.....»»
Researchers map North American wild grape pangenome
Wild North American grapes are now less of a mystery after an international team of researchers led by the University of California, Davis, decoded and cataloged the genetic diversity of nine species of this valuable wine crop......»»
Protein allows poison dart frogs to accumulate toxins safely, shows study
Scientists have identified the protein that helps poison dart frogs safely accumulate their namesake toxins, according to a study published today in eLife. The findings solve a long-standing scientific mystery and may suggest potential therapeutic st.....»»