Using a pore structure inspired by biological fractals to collect uranium from seawater
Inspired by biological fractals, a team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in China has developed a new pore structure for a membrane used to separate uranium from seawater. In their paper published in the journal Nature Sustainabil.....»»
Rice husk can be used as a promising sustainable packaging material
Rice husk, the hard-protective layer that envelopes the inner grain of rice, constitutes approximately 20%–25% of the entire rice structure and produces a considerable amount of by-products. In a study published in the journal, Journal of Bioresour.....»»
NASA selects first lunar instruments for Artemis astronaut deployment
NASA has chosen the first science instruments designed for astronauts to deploy on the surface of the moon during Artemis III. Once installed near the lunar South Pole, the three instruments will collect valuable scientific data about the lunar envir.....»»
Sniffing out bacteria: Team develops a novel approach for rapid bacterial species identification
Do you ever wonder how researchers identify bacterial infections? Traditionally, they collect samples from the infected site, grow the bacteria in a lab, and analyze them using a method called MALDI-ToF-MS. Although accurate, this method is time-cons.....»»
Study sheds light on the development of novel antidotes against nerve agents
A new article was published in Chemico-Biological Interactions by the Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering research group of Tallinn University of Technology in collaboration with colleagues from the Czech Republic, Brazil, and the UK. This study sh.....»»
Using suction cups inspired by fish to listen in on whale conversations
In their ambitious goal to understand and ultimately communicate with sperm whales, research scientists from Project CETI have enlisted the help of unlikely collaborators—clingfish......»»
Researchers challenge the limits of molecular memory, opening the door to the development of molecular chips
Some molecules respond to external light pulses by changing their structure and holding certain states that can be switched from one to another. These are commonly referred to as photoswitches and usually have two possible states. Recently, however,.....»»
Testing begins on sensitive neutrino detector for nonproliferation and fundamental physics
Neutrinos and antineutrinos are nearly massless particles produced in many nuclear reactions, including the fission of uranium in nuclear power plants on Earth and the fusion reactions at the core of the sun......»»
Genesis Neolun concept is an electric SUV inspired by tradition
Ahead of the 2024 New York Auto Show, Genesis unveiled a new electric SUV concept that takes elements from traditional Korean craftsmanship......»»
A microalgae–material hybrid promotes carbon neutrality
Microalgae, including cyanobacteria and green algae, represent the most important biological systems for producing biomass and high-value products. It is estimated that microalgae can fix about 90 billion tons of carbon dioxide per year, which accoun.....»»
Original Macintosh inspires 3D-printed Mac Studio & iPad mini dock
YouTuber Scott Yu-Jan is back at it again, this time fusing a Mac Studio and an iPad mini into a design inspired by the original Macintosh.Image Credit: Scott Yu-JanInspired by the 1984 Macintosh, designer and YouTuber Scott Yu-Jan decided to see if.....»»
A new look at Grand Canyon springs and possible threats from uranium mining
A new research paper published recently in Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences, coordinated by scientists from The University of New Mexico and collaborating institutions, addresses the complex nature and societal importance of Grand Canyon.....»»
Research team proposes a novel type of acoustic crystal with smooth, continuous changes in elastic properties
In dim light a cat sees much better than you do, as do dogs and nocturnal animals. That's because the structure of a cat's eye has a tapetum lucidum, a mirror-like layer immediately behind the retina. Light entering the eye that is not focused by the.....»»
Core-shell structural units show outstanding toughening effect for ceramics
Toughening has always been an important research direction of structure ceramics. The addition of secondary phases to the ceramic matrix to prepare composite ceramics is an effective toughening pathway in the field of structure ceramics......»»
Physicists develop modeling software to study biological membranes at the mesoscale
Researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen and University of Southern Denmark have recently published FreeDTS—a shared software package designed to model and study biological membranes at the mesoscale—the scale "in between.....»»
Harnessing computational intelligence for 3D modeling of maize canopies
Understanding the structure of crop canopies is essential for optimizing crop production as it significantly influences resource utilization efficiency, yield and stress resistance. While research has integrated canopy studies into various agricultur.....»»
This underrated action movie inspired Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs. Here’s why you should watch it
This 1970s thriller influenced Quentin Tarantino and redefined the action movie genre forever. Find out what it is and why you should watch it on Prime Video......»»
This stretchy electronic material hardens upon impact just like “oobleck”
Researchers likened material's structure to a big bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. Enlarge / This flexible and conductive material has “adaptive durability,” meaning it gets stronger when hit. (credit: Yue (Jessica) Wang).....»»
Efficient and durable water splitting in acidic media
Recent research published in National Science Review by a team led by Dr. Rong Cao and Dr. Minna Cao from the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Dongshuang Wu from Nanyang Technological Unive.....»»
Decoding the Easter Bunny: Eastern Finnish brown hare represents standard for species" genome
The Hare Research Group at the Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, has published a chromosomally assembled reference genome for the European brown hare. Reference genomes represent a type of a standard.....»»
CERN measures coupled resonance structure that may cause particle loss in accelerators for the first time
Whether in listening to music or pushing a swing in the playground, we are all familiar with resonances and how they amplify an effect—a sound or a movement, for example. However, in high-intensity circular particle accelerators, resonances can be.....»»