Ultraviolet metasurfaces can discriminate the handedness of biomolecules with attomolar sensitivity
Researchers at LSU, in collaboration with Zuse Institute in Berlin, Germany, have developed an ultraviolet metasurface that discriminates between left- and right-handed amino acids with attomolar sensitivity......»»
Astronomers discover the Milky Way"s faintest satellite
By analyzing the images from the Ultraviolet Near Infrared Optical Northern Survey (UNIONS), an international team of astronomers has discovered a new compact satellite of the Milky Way, which received designation Ursa Major III/UNIONS 1. The newfoun.....»»
Combining extreme-ultraviolet light sources to resolve a quantum mechanical dissociation mechanism in oxygen molecules
For the first time, researchers have succeeded in selectively exciting a molecule using a combination of two extreme-ultraviolet light sources and causing the molecule to dissociate while tracking it over time. This is another step towards specific q.....»»
Cable lobby and Ted Cruz are disappointed as FCC bans digital discrimination
FCC will investigate ISP practices that discriminate by income level or race. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) The Federal Communications Commission today approved rules that prohibit discrimination in acc.....»»
Shedding new light on sugars, the "dark matter" of cellular biology
Scientists at Université de Montréal's Department of Chemistry have developed a new fluorogenic probe that can be used to detect and study interactions between two families of biomolecules essential to life: sugars and proteins......»»
Apple Pencil (USB-C) review: A new budget option in a temporarily confusing lineup
The newest Apple Pencil with USB-C is a more universal option than what was available before, but depending on your use case, ditching pressure sensitivity may be a cost-saving step too far.The new USB-C Apple PencilApple Pencil (USB-C) arrives with.....»»
Team develops new method for communicating around arbitrary opaque walls
Information transfer in free space using ultraviolet, visible, or infrared waves has been gaining interest because of the availability of large bandwidth for high-data-rate communication. However, the presence of opaque occlusions or walls along the.....»»
Hubble provides unique ultraviolet view of Jupiter
This newly released image from the NASA Hubble Space Telescope shows the planet Jupiter in a color composite of ultraviolet wavelengths. Released in honor of Jupiter reaching opposition, which occurs when the planet and the sun are in opposite sides.....»»
NASA rocket to see sizzling edge of star-forming supernova
A new sounding rocket mission is headed to space to understand how explosive stellar deaths lay the groundwork for new star systems. The Integral Field Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Experiment, or INFUSE, sounding rocket mission, will launch from the Whi.....»»
Anisotropic lattice induces high-Q chiroptical responses in surface lattice resonance metasurfaces
Chirality is an intrinsic property of an object that cannot coincide with its mirror image by translation or rotation. In order to realize strong chiral light-matter interactions which are usually weak in natural materials for practical applications,.....»»
Realizing vertical ultraviolet-B semiconductor laser diodes for high optical output
Ultraviolet (UV) rays are electromagnetic waves with wavelengths ranging from 100 to 380 nanometers (nm). These wavelengths can be classified into three regions: UV-A (315–380 nm), UV-B (280–315 nm), and UV-C (100–280 nm), with the latter two c.....»»
Exceptional-point-enhanced sensitivity: A new paradigm for high-sensitivity fiber sensors
The sensitivity of a fiber sensor can be enhanced severalfold using an exceptional point (EP), according to a recent paper published in Opto-Electronic Advances. The technique has the potential to transform fiber sensing technology toward a new era o.....»»
High-quality diamonds empower narrowband deep ultraviolet photodetection
A new publication in Opto-Electronic Science reports how high-quality diamonds empower narrowband deep ultraviolet photodetection......»»
Direct imaging of sequences and locations of glycans bound to biomolecules at a single-molecule level
A team of organic chemists at the Max-Planck Institute for Solid-State Research, working with colleagues from the University of Tübingen and the University of Copenhagen, reports a way to take pictures of the sequences and locations of glycans (also.....»»
Magnetic Minerals May Have Given Life Its Molecular Asymmetry
The preferred “handedness” of biomolecules could have emerged from interactions between electrons and magnetic surfaces on primordial Earth, new research suggests......»»
Unlocking the secrets of cold tolerance: A dive into tomato plants" molecular responses to chilling stress
Cold sensitivity poses a significant challenge for certain essential crops. While there's an indication that these plants may possess cold acclimation capabilities, the molecular dynamics, particularly involving the CRT binding factor (CBF) family, a.....»»
Neanderthal gene variants associated with greater pain sensitivity
People who carry three gene variants inherited from Neanderthals are more sensitive to some types of pain, according to a new study co-led by UCL researchers......»»
Researchers revolutionize understanding of supermassive black hole accretion radiation in quasars
Through the study of the optical to extreme ultraviolet radiation generated by the accretion of supermassive black holes at the centers of quasars, Associate Professor Cai Zhenyi and Professor Wang Junxian from the Department of Astronomy at the Univ.....»»
Chiro-optical force observed at the nanoscale
A research group at the Institute for Molecular Science has successfully observed the left and right handedness of material structures at the nanoscale, by illuminating chiral gold nanostructures with circularly polarized light and detecting the opti.....»»
Laser-scribed graphene for sensors
With the development of the information era, sensors capable of transmitting and detecting information have become the leading way to obtain information. Therefore, building a sensor system with a wide detection range, high sensitivity and fast respo.....»»
New process 3D prints glass microstructures at low temperature with fast curing
Using ultraviolet light instead of extremely high temperatures, a team of Georgia Tech researchers has developed a new approach for 3D printing small glass lenses and other structures that would be useful for medical devices and research applications.....»»