Scientists at Lancaster University and the University of Oxford have created a nano-electronic circuit which vibrates without any external force. Using a tiny suspended wire,…
How to control friction in topological insulators. Topological insulators are innovative materials that conduct electricity on the surface, but act as insulators on the inside….
A new genetic engineering tool will help open the floodgates of microbial metabolite applications. Secondary metabolites – the compounds produced by microbes to mediate internal…
Team modifies electrolyte chemistry to prevent the piercing structures. Scientists have uncovered a root cause of the growth of needle-like structures—known as dendrites and whiskers—that…
Shipment tracking for ‘fat parcels’ in the body: Researchers at the University of Bonn show that highly sensitive method can ‘track’ lipid metabolism. Without fat,…
The galaxy NGC 4380 looks like a special effect straight out of a science fiction or fantasy film in this Hubble Picture of the Week,…
Most galaxies host a supermassive black hole (SMBH) at their nucleus, one whose mass exceeds a million solar-masses. When material actively accretes onto the SMBH,…
For decades, astronomers have speculated that the space between stars may be populated by exosolar minor bodies — comets and asteroids — ejected from their…
Tracking lead levels in soil over time is critical for cities to determine lead contamination risks for their youngest and most vulnerable residents, according to…
For years, scientists assumed that mitochondria — the energy-generating centers of living cells — worked much like household batteries, generating energy from a chemical reaction…
Reproduction and migration are the two most demanding tasks in a bird’s life, and the vast majority of species separate them into different times of…
Existing blanket technology can protect an isolated building from a short wildfire attack, but technological advancements are needed for severe situations. Wrapping a building in…
New research from North Carolina State University shows that unique materials with distinct properties akin to those of gecko feet – the ability to stick…
Liquids evaporating into vapor is a daily occurrence, and yet the time it takes a liquid droplet to completely evaporate has remained a mystery Researchers…
New research from the University of Chicago and University of North Carolina shows how species of birds form long-term bonds to raise their young more…
Nanomaterials could provide the basis of many emerging technologies, including extremely tiny, flexible, and transparent electronics. While many nanomaterials exhibit promising electronic properties, scientists and…
An international team of astronomers, led by the University of Southampton, have used state-of-the-art cameras to create a high frame-rate movie of a growing black…
Climate Change Is Likely Hampering Recovery Efforts The intensity of summer algal blooms has increased over the past three decades, according to a first-ever global…