Reaching superconductivity layer by layer
Imagine a sheet of material just one layer of atoms thick—less than a millionth of a millimeter. While this may sound fantastical, such a material exists: it is called graphene and it is made from carbon atoms in a honeycomb arrangement. First synt.....»»
The impact of solar eclipses on the structure and dynamics of Earth"s upper atmosphere
Solar eclipses can have a noticeable impact on the structure and dynamics of Earth's upper atmosphere—the ionosphere. This is primarily due to the sudden reduction in solar radiation reaching the Earth's atmosphere during the eclipse. Since the ion.....»»
How well you do at school depends on how much your teachers know: Insights from 14 French-speaking countries in Africa
Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have made remarkable progress towards reaching universal school enrollment in the past 25 years. Across the region, 8 in 10 children of primary school age are now enrolled in school, and in countries such as Benin and.....»»
Molybdenene—the "metallic" relative of graphene
Two-dimensional materials like graphene show fascinating properties such as superconductivity, extraordinary strength and exotic quantum phenomena. Scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich, together with partners from the Indian Institute of Technolog.....»»
China global Merged Surface Temperature dataset reveals 2023 on track to be hottest year ever
The climate crisis is reaching unprecedented levels of urgency as global temperatures soar to record-breaking heights, with July 2023 marking another alarming milestone. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres declared it a "disaster for t.....»»
Study explores mechanical properties of molybdenum disulfide nanoribbons with armchair edges
The properties of nanoribbon edges are important for their applications in electronic devices, sensors, and catalysts. A group of scientists from Japan and China studied the mechanical response of single-layer molybdenum disulfide nanoribbons with ar.....»»
Scientists study distributed satellite cluster laser networking algorithm with double-layer Markov DRL architecture
With the development of satellite networks, space-air-ground integrated networks, and the Internet of Things, the future giant constellations, high-resolution Earth observation, human-crewed spacecraft, space stations and other space-based informatio.....»»
SEO Power Suite benefits for building your website’s visibility
SEO Power Suite is a far reaching Website optimization programming suite that incorporates numerous devices to assist organizations with streamlining their site and further develop their web search tool rankings. Here are a few upsides and downsides.....»»
Atomic-scale spin-optical laser: New horizon for optoelectronic devices
Researchers at the Technion—Israel Institute of Technology have developed a coherent and controllable spin-optical laser based on a single atomic layer. This discovery is enabled by coherent spin-dependent interactions between a single atomic layer.....»»
Unraveling a paradox of Himalayan glacier melt
One in five glaciers on Earth are covered with a layer of rocky debris. The presence of debris influences how glaciers melt. In the Himalaya, debris covers most large glaciers, and it is so thick that it should insulate the ice, slowing the rates of.....»»
Two distinct charge density wave orders and their intricate interplay with superconductivity in pressurized CuTe
In a study published in Matter, researchers led by Prof. Yang Zhaorong and Prof. Hao Ning from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that the quasi-one-dimensional charge density wave (CDW) material cupric.....»»
Sorry, Your Paper Coffee Cup Is a Toxic Nightmare
Supposedly eco-friendly cups are still coated with a thin layer of plastic, which scientists have discovered can leach chemicals that harm living creatures......»»
Google Maps testing new colors that look a lot like Apple Maps
Google Maps is testing an updated color palette for the background map layer that will undoubtedly draw some comparisons to Apple Maps. more….....»»
Paper Coffee Cups Are Just as Toxic for the Environment as Plastic Ones
Supposedly eco-friendly cups are still coated with a thin layer of plastic, which scientists have discovered can leach chemicals that harm living creatures......»»
Researchers discover tin hydride with properties of strange metal
Scientists from Skoltech, the Shubnikov Institute of Crystallography, and the Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research (HPSTAR) in Beijing, China, are exploring the superconductivity of polyhydrides—compounds of metals and.....»»
Hurricane Idalia Is About to Slam Florida With a Wall of Water
It's not just the wind and rain to worry about: Storm surges of up to 15 feet could pour over the coast, reaching miles inland......»»
Manipulating polaron transport via laser-induced coherent phonons
Polarons are quasiparticles composed of excess electrons dressed with virtual phonon clouds. They are ubiquitous in materials and play a key role in various physicochemical properties, including superconductivity, photocatalysis and ferroelectricity......»»
Tropical Storm Idalia strengthens near Mexico, heads to Florida
Tropical Storm Idalia was strengthening in the Caribbean on Monday, buffeting southeastern Mexico with wind and rain, with forecasters predicting it will become a major hurricane before reaching Florida later in the week......»»
New robot searches for solar cell materials 14 times faster
RoboMapper saves both time and energy in searches for photovoltaic materials. Enlarge / RoboMapper in action. (credit: Aram Amassian) Earlier this year, two-layer solar cells broke records with 33 percent efficiency. The.....»»
Disabled people are disproportionately affected by homelessness, and getting support feels "nearly impossible"
Homelessness is reaching record highs in the UK. The latest statistics on statutory homelessness show that in March 2023, 104,510 households—including more than 131,000 children—were living in hotels, hostels, B&Bs and the like. But disabled peop.....»»
Peter Beck pushes toward a Neutron debut in 2024, but acknowledges challenges
"We don’t believe in signing janky, fake contracts." Enlarge / Hello, Hungry Hippo fairing on Neutron. (credit: Rocket Lab) Rocket Lab is having a pretty good year with a rising stock price and reaching a monthly launc.....»»