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Researchers document quantum melting of Wigner Crystals

In 1934, physicist Eugene Wigner made a theoretical prediction based on quantum mechanics that for 87 years went unseen......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJun 30th, 2021

A green, scalable synthesis approach addresses the challenges of semiconductor-based photocatalysis

Solar-driven photocatalytic water splitting offers a sustainable route for hydrogen production. Researchers have explored various semiconductors, but challenges like bandgap limitations and carrier recombination persist......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News1 hr. 36 min. ago

Plastics pollution worsens the impacts of all planetary boundaries, new study says

Plastics are not as safe and inert as previously thought. A new research study written by an international team of researchers uses the planetary boundaries framework to structure the rapidly mounting evidence of the effects of plastics on the enviro.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News1 hr. 36 min. ago

Incorporating cultural and recreational ecosystem services of freshwater within Israel"s water economy

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have introduced an innovative model that incorporates recreational freshwater ecosystem services into water allocation decisions. The study, conducted by Aliza Fleischer, student Yadin Gindin and Ya.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News1 hr. 36 min. ago

A causal theory for studying the cause-and-effect relationships of genes paves the way for targeted treatments

By studying changes in gene expression, researchers learn how cells function at a molecular level, which could help them understand the development of certain diseases......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News8 hr. 3 min. ago

3D printing method crafts stronger, more ductile alloy for extreme environments

A team of researchers from Xi'an Jiaotong University, Tianmushan Laboratory, and the National University of Singapore has pioneered a new method for crafting an ultra-strong, ductile alloy using 3D printing technology......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News8 hr. 3 min. ago

Oldest depictions of fishing discovered in Ice Age art: Camp site reveals 15,800-year-old engravings of fish trapping

The Ice Age camp site of Gönnersdorf on the banks of the Rhine has revealed a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on early fishing practices. New imaging methods have allowed researchers to see intricate engravings of fish on ancient schis.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News8 hr. 3 min. ago

Researchers discover genetic reason for the red, yellow and orange bills of Australian finches

What gives an Australian finch its brilliantly colored red, yellow or orange bill? A major new study has uncovered the genetic switches controlling these distinctive colors, revealing a key piece in the puzzle of how animals develop their coloration......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News9 hr. 36 min. ago

Innovative method accelerates and simplifies synthesis of 2D transition metal sulfides

Researchers at the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (UCT Prague) have pioneered a novel method for the rapid and scalable synthesis of 2D transition metal sulfides. Utilizing a sulfurization technique in CS2 vapor, this breakthrough all.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News16 hr. 4 min. ago

Earliest evidence of Ephedra use found in 15,000-year-old Moroccan burial

An international group of researchers led by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have uncovered the earliest evidence of Ephedra use from the charred remains of the plant in a 15,000-year-old human burial site in northeastern Morocco......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

New PFAS testing method could make water testing more affordable, portable and accessible

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have discovered a new way to detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water. This marks an important step forward in creating testing devices that are simpler, more cost-effective, faster an.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

"Shallow" sports and "deep" social hierarchies: Not all pecking orders are created equally

University of Michigan researchers have added a new dimension to the mathematics used to predict the outcomes of all manner of competitions, including sports, games and social hierarchies in both humans and animals......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Novel nanoparticles can trap and neutralize large amounts of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers from the IBB-UAB have developed a new class of nanostructures capable of trapping and neutralizing large quantities of the SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, both in liquid solutions and on the surface of materials......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

AI-driven mobile robots team up to tackle chemical synthesis

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have developed AI-driven mobile robots that can carry out chemical synthesis research with extraordinary efficiency......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Quantum vortices confirm superfluidity in supersolid

Supersolids are a new form of quantum matter that has only recently been demonstrated. The state of matter can be produced artificially in ultracold, dipolar quantum gases. A team led by Innsbruck physicist Francesca Ferlaino has now demonstrated a m.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Genetic repair via CRISPR can inadvertently introduce other defects, researchers show

The CRISPR molecular scissors have the potential to revolutionize the treatment of genetic diseases. This is because they can be used to correct specific defective sections of the genome. Unfortunately, however, there is a catch: under certain condit.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Multi-country study finds significant differences in how poverty is passed from parents to children

Researchers from Stockholm University, Bocconi University, and the Rockwool Foundation have studied poverty's lasting impact across generations in wealthy countries. By examining the United States, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Kagome superconductor breaks the rules at record-breaking temperatures

Using muon spin rotation at the Swiss Muon Source SmS, researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have discovered that a quantum phenomenon known as time-reversal symmetry breaking occurs at the surface of the Kagome superconductor RbV3Sb5 at t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Tracking biodiversity: Researchers outline strengths and challenges in new monitoring framework

As the UN COP16 on biodiversity meets in Calì, Colombia, experts from McGill University are on-site, providing important input into the global conversation. These experts have been instrumental in shaping the global biodiversity monitoring framework.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Where did Americans find information for the 2024 election?

Americans rely primarily on personal networks and news media for voting information about the 2024 U.S. presidential election, according to a survey by researchers at Rutgers and other universities......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Public health initiatives needed to promote healthy working at home, say researchers

Home-worker's perceptions of their workload and their ability to switch off after the working day are among a list of factors associated with health and well-being related behaviors......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024