Phase diagram for infinite layer nickel superconductors
NUS physicists have developed a method to induce the transition of a rare-earth nickelate from their native perovskite form to infinite-layer structures. This allowed them to build a complete phase diagram of this nickelate superconductor......»»
Space is starting to look like the better mining operation
Mining in space might be less environmentally harmful than mining asteroids on Earth. Enlarge / Metallic asteroids contain more than a thousand times as much nickel as the Earth's crust. (credit: Arne Hodalic/Getty) Eve.....»»
New study shows Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha"apai eruption depleted ozone layer
A large team of atmospheric specialists has found that when the Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai volcano erupted last year, it took part of the ozone layer with it. Their findings are published in the journal Science......»»
Researchers demonstrate a high-speed electrical readout method for graphene nanodevices
Graphene is well-known for its high electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, and flexibility. Stacking two layers of graphene with atomic layer thickness produces bilayer graphene, which possesses excellent electrical, mechanical, and optical pr.....»»
Quantum computers in 2023: How they work, what they do, and where they"re heading
In June, an IBM computing executive claimed quantum computers were entering the "utility" phase, in which high-tech experimental devices become useful. In September, Australia's Chief Scientist Cathy Foley went so far as to declare "the dawn of the q.....»»
Halo Infinite season 5 introduces the best Forge update yet
Halo Infinite has seen a big boost in players following the release of Season 5: Reckoning......»»
EU to seek virtual elimination of fossil fuels at COP28
The EU will seek a global phase-out of fossil fuels and for their use to reach a peak in this decade, according to the member states' common position adopted unanimously late Monday......»»
Solid-phase reversible immobilization beads for rDNA high-throughput sequencing library construction
Solid-phase reversible immobilization (SPRI) beads are widely used for high-throughput sequencing library construction to purify and recover nucleic acids. A new study published in Zoonoses has investigated the effects of SPRI bead ratio, incubation.....»»
Local chemical pressure experimentally sensed by optical probe
The practical application of high-pressure metastable materials is hindered by severe synthesis condition, poor yield, and mostly vanishing phase and phenomena after decompressing. The scaled-up capture of these metastable states to ambient pressure.....»»
A self-wrinkling coating for impact resistance and mechanical enhancement
Polymer coating is widely used as a protective layer in various fields such as surface anti-corrosion, anti-penetration and anti-impact. How to enhance the mechanical properties of coatings such as impact resistance is important but challenging, unde.....»»
"Star Trek: Infinite" grand galactic strategy game lands on Mac
"Star Trek: Infinite", a new 4X strategy game from Paradox Interactive, has debuted on macOS, offering players an expansive galactic playground filled with diplomatic intrigue, espionage, and thrilling warfare.Players can select from four distinct fa.....»»
High-performance SERS substrate proposed based on 2H-TaS2 and single-atom-layer gold clusters
Recently, a research team led by Professor Yang Liangbao from Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) proposed an electromagnetic field enhancement mechanism based on.....»»
Increase in forest fires may damage the crucial ozone layer
All particles that reach the atmosphere cause different chemical reactions. Particles come partly from natural sources such as volcanic eruptions and forest fires, and partly from pollution and emissions. Aerosol researcher Johan Friberg studies part.....»»
Study reveals relationship between spatiotemporal variations of freezing index and permafrost degradation
The freezing index (FI) is a crucial factor for calculating the temporal and spatial distribution of permafrost and the thickness of the active layer in a permafrost region. Understanding the variation in thermal conditions of the permafrost active l.....»»
Meta-learning helps to estimate oceanic barrier layer structure
The oceanic barrier layer is situated between the base of the ocean's density mixed layer and the top of the isothermal layer, with its thickness fluctuations directly influencing the ocean's vertical mixing process. Changes in the barrier layer impa.....»»
Michael Lewis Likens Critics of His New Book on Sam Bankman-Fried to a ‘Mob’
The author spoke to TIME about 'Going Infinite' and why he thinks most people misunderstand Sam Bankman-Fried. When the journalist Michael Lewis announced in May that he was writing a book on Sam Bankman-Fried after spending months.....»»
Free-space nanoprinting beyond optical limits to create 4D functional structures
Two-photon polymerization is a potential method for nanofabrication to integrate nanomaterials based on femtosecond laser-based methods. Challenges in the field of 3D nanoprinting include slow layer-by-layer printing and limited material options as a.....»»
Guide stars found as Euclid"s navigation is fine tuned
Euclid has found its "lost" guide stars as a software patch has solved its navigation woes and the next six years of observation schedules have been redesigned to avoid stray sunlight: it's the end of an interesting commissioning phase and Euclid wil.....»»
Parker makes its closest and fastest solar flyby
The Parker Solar Probe is the little engine that just keeps going and going by the sun. On September 27th, it made its 17th close approach and skimmed just 7.26 million kilometers (4.51 million miles) above the sun's "surface" layer (called the photo.....»»
Nanoscale rust: The future of magnets?
Every motor we use needs a magnet. University of Manitoba researcher Rachel Nickel is studying how rust could make those magnets cheaper and easier to produce......»»
A graphene addition for enhancing the critical current density of Bi-2223 superconductors
Superconductors are materials that offer zero electric resistance to the flow of current on being cooled down below a certain critical temperature. Typically, superconductors have a very low critical temperature, close to absolute zero. However, a cl.....»»