Ultrafast exciton dissociation mechanism in 2D perovskites
A research group led by Prof. Jin Shengye from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences revealed an ultrafast and high-yield polaronic exciton dissociation mechanism in two-dimensional (2D) perovskites......»»
Researchers discover "Humpty-Dumpty" water-based mechanism of human sex reversal at edge of developmental ambiguity
Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a molecular "clamping" mechanism within a male-specific protein-DNA complex whose mutation causes sex reversal: children with XY chromosomes but female bodies, a condition called.....»»
Ultrafast and ultra-sensitive protein detection method allows for early disease diagnoses
Protein detection based on antigen–antibody reactions is vital in early diagnosis of a wide range of diseases. How to effectively detect proteins, however, has frequently bedeviled researchers. Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have discover.....»»
Elucidating the mechanism of high proton conduction to develop clean energy materials
Electrochemical devices such as fuel cells are becoming indispensable for new power generation technologies because they can efficiently produce renewable energy. Ceramic proton conductors can be used in many applications, including protonic ceramic.....»»
Researchers reveal novel epigenetic mechanism in establishment of seed vigor
In plants, producing highly vigorous seeds capable of germinating and establishing seedlings is vital for their propagation and is a valuable trait in crops. Plant seeds obtain germination capacity during the late seed maturation stage. However, it i.....»»
Fatigue cracking mechanism in metals revealed through high-resolution, 3D imaging of large-volume samples
A National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) research team has identified the mechanism by which microscopic fatigue cracks grow in metals, solving a half-century-old mystery. The team found that these cracks grow along the slip planes of metall.....»»
Optoelectronic resonator increases the sensitivity of an electron pulse detector
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba have shown how adding a tiny resonator structure to an ultrafast electron pulse detector reduced the intensity of terahertz radiation required to characterize the pulse duration......»»
Ultrafast writing with light
Due to the ever-increasing growth of our data consumption, researchers are looking for faster, more efficient, and more energy-conscious data storage techniques. TU/e researcher Youri van Hees uses ultrashort light pulses that enable him to write inf.....»»
Squeezing microwave fields by magnetostrictive interaction
Squeezed states of the electromagnetic field find many important applications in quantum information science and quantum metrology. Dr. Jie Li et al. at Zhejiang University put forward a new mechanism for preparing microwave squeezed vacuum states us.....»»
Corals" biological clocks can function even without the algae that nourish them
The biological clock is an internal and independent mechanism that dictates daily rhythm, thus enabling an organism to gauge daily and seasonal signals and live in sync with the rhythm of nature, while maintaining timing capabilities that are essenti.....»»
Safely clean your AirPods with Belkin"s new cleaning kit
Belkin has released an AirPods Cleaning Kit that claims to remove earwax and restore acoustic performance for certain AirPods.Belkin AirPods Cleaning KitOur ears constantly produce wax and naturally occurring oils as a cleaning mechanism. Some will i.....»»
Scientists discover a new mechanism to generate cartilage cells
As any weekend warrior understands, cartilage injuries to joints such as knees, shoulders, and hips can prove extremely painful and debilitating. In addition, conditions that cause cartilage degeneration, like arthritis and temporomandibular joint di.....»»
Mechanism of metal-to-insulator transition in ruthenium phosphide suggests a new way of looking at solids
A group from Nagoya University in Japan has discovered a never-before-seen form of ruthenium phosphide with an unusual configuration of atoms and electrons in its cooled state. This may resolve the puzzle of how a metal can be a conductor at high tem.....»»
The Kibble-Zurek mechanism for nonequilibrium phase transitions
The Kibble-Zurek (KZ) mechanism, confirmed experimentally only for equilibrium phase transitions, is also applicable for non-equilibrium phase transitions, as is now shown by Tokyo Tech researchers in a new study. The KZ mechanism is characterized by.....»»
Court approves Apple"s $50M settlement to end Butterfly Keyboard lawsuit
A court has given its preliminary approval to a $50 million settlement ending the Butterfly keyboard class-action lawsuit against Apple.Apple's Butterfly keyboard mechanism and membraneOriginally agreed by Apple in July, the U.S. District Court for t.....»»
Mechanism discovered that helps viruses like monkeypox to block and evade our cellular defense system
A defense mechanism that human cells possess against viruses such as monkeypox, herpes simplex and human papillomavirus—all double-stranded DNA viruses—relies on proteins that patrol the cell, acting as sensors of the virus's DNA. This type of ce.....»»
How to use Homebrew on Mac to install third-party tools & apps
Homebrew is a macOS package manager that lets users install and manage UNIX tools and 3rd party software. Here's how to get started.Unlike most UNIX/Linux-based systems, macOS doesn't provide a standard mechanism for installing 3rd party command-line.....»»
Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV bumps up range to 340 miles
Hyundai is showing off its second dedicated electric vehicle — the 2023 Ioniq 6 — which offers a competitive 340 miles of range and ultrafast charging capabilities......»»
An on-chip time-lens generates ultrafast pulses
Femtosecond pulsed lasers—which emit light in ultrafast bursts lasting a millionth of a billionth of a second—are powerful tools used in a range of applications from medicine and manufacturing, to sensing and precision measurements of space and t.....»»
Mitochondria have a waste disposal mechanism to get rid of mutated mtDNA
Scientists at the University of Cologne have discovered how cells can eliminate mutated mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Due to their evolutionary descent from bacteria, mitochondria still have genetic material packaged in chromosome-like structures (nucle.....»»
Researchers reveal new mechanism for optical phase amplification
Recently, a research team led by Prof. Guo Guangcan, Prof. Shi Baosen and Prof. Zhou Zhiyuan from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, realized a harmonics-assisted optical phase amplifier. This.....»»