Myth, busted: Formation of Namibia’s fairy circles isn’t due to termites
Plants are "ecosystem engineers" that survive by forming optimal geometric patterns. Enlarge / Drone image of car driving through the NamibRand Nature Reserve, one of the fairy-circle regions in Namibia. (credit: Stephan Getzin).....»»
Solvent effect on film formation and device performance for 2D Dion-Jacobson perovskite solar cells
Quasi two-dimensional perovskite solar cells (2D PSCs) have received much attention recently due to their unique optoelectronic properties and excellent device stability. Among 2D perovskite, 2D Dion-Jacobson (DJ) perovskite has closer interlayer dis.....»»
It"s a planet: New evidence of baby planet in the making
Astronomers agree that planets are born in protoplanetary disks—rings of dust and gas that surround young, newborn stars. While hundreds of these disks have been spotted throughout the universe, observations of actual planetary birth and formation.....»»
Early warning system for environmental changes: New animal tags with cameras and AI complete maiden flight
How can a vulture in a Berlin Zoo help its conspecifics and their habitats in Namibia? Perhaps it can serve as a model and patron for a new generation of animal tags......»»
Shallow-water mining is not a sustainable alternative to deep-water mining, scientists argue
Shallow-water mining projects are already underway in Namibia and Indonesia, and projects have been proposed in Mexico, New Zealand, and Sweden, but the effects of these projects haven't been fully investigated. A new study published on September 13.....»»
Shining light on why plastics turn yellow
If you own a retro gaming console or have an old roll of packing tape, you've seen how plastics turn yellow as they age. Though the cause of this color change has long been attributed to the formation of molecules that act as dyes—the actual chemic.....»»
Uncovering the formation of the western Nepal embayment
Despite being deemed a "perfect" arc, the shape of the Himalaya highlands is interrupted by an embayment that stretches across nearly 2° of longitude in western Nepal. This deviation from a perfect shape, plus a few diverging landforms and fault ano.....»»
Research makes physics of glass formation clearer
The fragility of liquid—that is, how the fluidity of a liquid changes with temperature—has long been believed to be a key factor in understanding liquids and also how they form into glasses. However, a reliable way to measure fragility in liquids.....»»
How modular buildings can help tackle the global housing crisis
Modular architecture has a bad reputation for being cookie-cutter and soulless. Architect Eva Talbot is here to dispel the myth. Eva Talbot is an architect and U.S. product director for Modulous, a construction technology firm creating the first glob.....»»
Revealed missing step in lipid formation could enable detection of past climates
The missing step in the formation of a lipid molecule that allows certain single-celled organisms to survive the most extreme environments on Earth has now been deciphered. This new understanding, uncovered by a team of biochemists from Penn State an.....»»
Complex patterns: Building a bridge from the large to the small
For many processes important for life such as cell division, cell migration, and the development of organs, the spatially and temporally correct formation of biological patterns is essential. To understand these processes, the principal task consists.....»»
The effect of Martian ionospheric dispersion on SAR imaging
The subsurface of Mars records important historical information on the formation and evolution of the planet. As an ionized medium, the Martian ionosphere plays a special role in radio wave propagation and is directly related to the local communicati.....»»
The formation of a super strong Mongolian cyclone and its contributing factors
From the 13th to the 16th of March 2021, an extremely strong dust storm struck Mongolia and northern China successively, causing 590 herdsmen to disappear and 16 people to die in Mongolia. When the dust storm reached central Inner Mongolia in the ear.....»»
Dolphins form rare alliance near Bimini, scientists say
Dolphins are known to be good at maintaining relationships, but a new study suggests their gregarious nature may extend beyond their own social circles......»»
The Big Myth About Charging Technology You Should Stop Believing
There are a ton of 'tips and tricks' on how to charge your devices and increase your battery's lifespan. Here's what to believe and what not to believe. There are a.....»»
Scientists twirl liquid light into time-periodic cluster
Researchers from Skoltech, the University of Iceland, and the University of Southampton have demonstrated the formation of an odd never-before-seen entity from the realm of quantum physics: a cluster of optical vortices with periodic charge flipping......»»
The Myth You Should Never Believe About The Bentley Blue Train Story
The 1930 Bentley Blue Train race is a tale of a driver's impressive run against a locomotive. Here's what to believe (and what not to believe) about the story. The 1.....»»
Meteorite findings shed light on origin of Earth"s volatile elements
A study into the zinc isotope composition of meteorites by researchers from the University of St Andrews suggests that material from the outer solar system was an important source of volatile elements during the formation of the Earth......»»
When healthcare goes from "service" to "industry," cross-domain collaborations spark more innovation
The rise of 5G, 8K, Internet of Things (IoT) applications is turing healthcare from a "service" into an "industry" in Taiwan, where companies, the government and academic circles are keen on developing smart healthcare......»»
Sneaky black hole discovery sheds light on star death, black hole formation and gravitational waves
There is always something new and exciting happening in the field of black hole research......»»
Astronomers have found an especially sneaky black hole
Discovery sheds light on star death, black hole formation, and gravitational waves. VFTS 243 is a binary system of a large, hot blue star and a black hole orbiting each other, as seen in this animation. There is always something new and e.....»»