The buzz about pollinators in canola fields
Farmers pay attention to many aspects of their crops. They carefully track how much water they are giving them and the amount of fertilizer they are using. But what about how many bees and butterflies are visiting?.....»»
New clues to the source of the universe"s magnetic fields
It isn't just your refrigerator that has magnets on it. The Earth, the stars, galaxies, and the space between galaxies are all magnetized, too. The more places scientists have looked for magnetic fields across the universe, the more they've found the.....»»
Towards silver cluster-assembled materials for environmental monitoring
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in using silver nanoclusters (Ag NCs), nanoscale silver particles composed of tens to hundreds of atoms, across various fields like material science, chemistry, and biology. Ag NCs typically have siz.....»»
Researchers "grow" high quality superconductor, find resilience against magnetic fields
Researchers have demonstrated the ability to grow high-quality thin films of a recently discovered superconductor material called potassium tantalate (KTaO3). The researchers also discovered that the material retains its superconductive characteristi.....»»
IT peer advice may diminish the management labor pool
It is only natural that when students consider career options, they ask friends, family, and colleagues in their prospective fields for advice. They may hear about job opportunities, wage expectations, career paths, hiring processes, and more. In the.....»»
New research explores durability of 2D hybrid materials
New research has unveiled the fatigue resistance of 2D hybrid materials. These materials, known for their low cost and high performance, have long-held promise across semiconductor fields. However, their durability under cyclic loading conditions rem.....»»
Research team develops a washable, transparent, and flexible OLED with MXene nanotechnology
Transparent and flexible displays, which have received a lot of attention in various fields including automobile displays, bio–health care, military, and fashion, are in fact known to break easily when experiencing small deformations. To solve this.....»»
Diffractive networks enable quantitative phase imaging (QPI) through random diffusers
For decades, imaging weakly scattering phase objects such as cells has been an active area of research across various fields, including biomedical sciences. One common approach uses chemical stains or fluorescent tags to bring image contrast to weakl.....»»
Rewetting German marshes to blunt climate change impact
Amid the fields of northern Germany a vast expanse of bulrushes has been planted to form one of Europe's largest reclaimed marshes......»»
Simulating damage propagation in composite materials to realize high-quality carbon fiber reinforced plastics
Structural materials with useful mechanical properties have applications in a diverse range of fields. A reliable way to enhance the properties of structural materials is to make them lighter without compromising their strength......»»
Robotic Bees Could Support Vertical Farms Today and Astronauts Tomorrow
The buzzy industry of robotic pollinators is setting its sights on indoor farms for urban—and extraterrestrial—environments.....»»
Shrinking light: Waveguiding scheme enables highly confined subnanometer optical fields
Imagine shrinking light down to the size of a tiny water molecule, unlocking a world of quantum possibilities. This has been a long-held dream in the realms of light science and technology. Recent advancements have brought us closer to achieving this.....»»
Astronomers discover striking evidence of "unusual" stellar evolution
Astronomers have found evidence that some stars boast unexpectedly strong surface magnetic fields, a discovery that challenges current models of how they evolve......»»
From fields to front lines: The impact of the war in Ukraine on global food supply
One country produces about 12% of the grains (wheat, barley, maize and sunflower) traded globally. Developing countries in Africa and South Asia rely heavily on it. In fact, this country supplies up to 40% of the grain distributed by the United Natio.....»»
Strawberry fields forever? Strawberry production leaves long-term plastic pollution, research finds
Researchers have found that the plastic mulch used to support the growth of Californian strawberries sheds large quantities of plastic mulch fragments. These particles have been shown to negatively impact soil qualities, casting doubt on the long-ter.....»»
Getting citizen scientists involved in pollinator tracking
Researchers from Imperial College London and schools in the UK and Italy have co-developed a set of citizen science tools for school pupils to monitor pollinators including butterflies, bumblebees and beetles......»»
How electrostatics can advance green catalysis events
Developing new and more-efficient catalytic ways to control chemical reactivity and selectivity has been a constant quest for chemists in the fields of chemical manufacturing and fundamental research. Growing evidence points in the direction of utili.....»»
VW to start autonomous ride-hailing tests this month in Austin, Texas
VW will use a small fleet of specially equipped Euro-spec ID Buzz minivans to provide ride-hailing services to a closed group in a geofenced portion of Austin, Texas, beginning this month, using Mobileye technology. Ultimately, the company plans to e.....»»
Volkswagen will start testing its driverless ID. Buzz in Austin, Texas
The program will start with 10 ID. Buzzes with autonomous tech from Mobileye. Enlarge / If you go to Austin, you might see one of these ID. Buzzes out for a drive. (credit: Volkswagen) Volkswagen Group has picked Austin,.....»»
Quantum plasmonics with dressing EM fields: Advancing the design of nanoscale integrated circuits
Envision a realm where light can be meticulously controlled and manipulated at minuscule scales, unlocking unprecedented potentials for nanotechnology and quantum information technology. Recent breakthroughs in quantum research have propelled us clos.....»»
Volkswagen is launching its own self-driving car testing program in the U.S.
Volkswagen has announced a new testing program for self-driving cars in the U.S. Initially, this will include 10 ID. Buzz cars in Austin......»»