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......»»
Redesigned Eve Aqua has Thread and improved valve mechanism
The redesigned Eve Aqua has improved mechanics and a new look to help HomeKit owners keep their gardens well-watered.The new third-generation Eve AquaFollowing the release of the all-new Eve Motion, smart home accessory maker Eve Systems is out with.....»»
Research finds mechanically driven chemistry accelerates reactions in explosives
Scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Energetic Materials Center and Purdue University Materials Engineering Department have used simulations performed on the LLNL supercomputer Quartz to uncover a general mechanism that acc.....»»
Scientists offer new theory on how plants can orchestrate the rhythms of light
A team of scientists led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a theory that thylakoids, membrane networks key to plant photosynthesis, also function as a defense mechanism to harsh growing conditions, which could aid the development of hard.....»»
Researchers discover sophisticated mechanism that bacteria use to resist antibiotics
Researchers have discovered a significant and previously unknown mechanism that many bacteria use to resist antibiotics......»»
Understanding how bacteria have developed a new defense mechanism against phage infection
As antibiotic resistance challenges scientists to find new ways to treat bacterial infections, researchers at Michigan State University have discovered a new way for bacteria to defend themselves against viral infection, known as phage, which could l.....»»
Formation mechanism of solar double-decker filament
Researchers led by Zhang Yan and Yan Xiaoli from the Yunnan Observatories (YNAO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have revealed the formation mechanism of solar double-decker filament......»»
M2 MacBook Air teardown reveals accelerometer, simple cooling system
The repair experts at iFixit have completed a teardown of the new M2 MacBook Air, revealing a very simple chip cooling mechanism, an accelerometer, and other details.MacBook Air with M2In a YouTube clip posted on Tuesday, iFixit walks viewers through.....»»
CertiK launches new web3 security features for addressing risk on crypto projects
CertiK announced the launch of several web3 Skynet security features to bolster end-to-end security for the web3 world. New features include: Skynet Trust Score – a new scoring mechanism aimed at simplifying the definition of crypto project ris.....»»
Periscope lens coming for iPhone 15 Pro
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has backed up previous reports of Apple adding a periscope lens to the iPhone, with more supply chain information and predictions.The term periscope refers to a mechanism that allows for a folding lens. That gives iPhones a great.....»»
Periscope lens coming for iPhone 15 Pro, may be in all iPhone 16 models
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has backed up previous reports of Apple adding a periscope lens to the iPhone, with more supply chain information and predictions.The term periscope refers to a mechanism that allows for a folding lens. That gives iPhones a great.....»»
Activation mechanism of flaviviruses identified
A collaboration between researchers at the Center for Virology of the Medical University of Vienna and the Pasteur Institute in Paris has provided unexpected insights into the atomic interactions of the tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) virus in infected.....»»
When light and electrons spin together
Theoreticians at the MPSD have demonstrated how the coupling between intense lasers, the motion of electrons, and their spin influences the emission of light on the ultrafast timescale. Their work has been published in npj Computational Materials......»»
Scientists identify mechanism responsible for fruit and seed development in flowering plants
With rising global temperatures and dwindling pollinator populations, food production has become increasingly difficult for the world's growers......»»
Researchers capture first images of antibody attacking neuron receptor
Using UT Southwestern's Cryo-Electron Microscopy Facility, researchers for the first time have captured images of an autoantibody bound to a nerve cell surface receptor, revealing the physical mechanism behind a neurological autoimmune disease. The f.....»»
Breakthrough in study of how epithelial cells become cancerous
Epithelial cells, which line the surfaces and organs of the body, can protect themselves against cancer by removing unhealthy or abnormal cells through a mechanism known as "apical extrusion," where the damaged cells are forcibly removed from the cel.....»»
Photoinduced large polaron transport and dynamics in organic-inorganic hybrid lead halide perovskite
Organic-inorganic hybrid metal halide perovskites (MHPs) have attracted tremendous attention for optoelectronic applications. For example, cost-effective solar cells, solid-state lighting, memristors, and ultrafast spin switches in spintronics have r.....»»
Chemokine receptor CX3CR1 structures uncover mechanism of cholesterol regulation in activation
Chemokine receptors regulate the migration of immune cells and are involved in inflammation, tumor construction and pathogen infection. Chemokines are divided into four subfamilies according to the number and distribution of conserved cysteines at th.....»»
Circular RNA found to promote progression of small cell lung cancer
Researchers led by Prof. Lin Wenchu from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have proposed a mechanism by which circular RNA (circRNA) can promote the progression of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) in vit.....»»
Sub-angstrom noninvasive imaging of atomic arrangement in 2D hybrid perovskites
National University of Singapore scientists have demonstrated the non-invasive imaging of both the organic layers and underlying inorganic lattice of two-dimensional (2D) hybrid perovskites at the sub-angstrom level......»»
Reaction insights help make sustainable liquid fuels
Methanol, produced from carbon dioxide in the air, can be used to make carbon neutral fuels. But to do this, the mechanism by which methanol is turned into liquid hydrocarbons must be better understood so that the catalytic process can be optimized......»»