300 Years of Research: Princeton Scientists Solve a Bacterial Mystery
Researchers found that bacteria colonies form in three dimensions in rough shapes similar to crystals. Bacterial colonies often grow in streaks on Petri dishes in…
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Princeton Physicists Discover Exotic Quantum State at Room Temperature
For the first time, physicists have observed novel quantum effects in a topological insulator at room temperature. Researchers at Princeton University discovered that a material…
Researchers Find That Resilience Can Be Learned, and Can Even Be Reinforced
Findings indicate that activating dopamine could build resilience. It can feel all too easy to succumb to a sense of hopelessness. That’s especially true in…
Selenium Might Be More Biologically Important Than We Thought
Princeton scientists discover the first pathway for selenium insertion into natural products. Princeton University researchers have found a biosynthetic process that incorporates selenium into microbial…
A Hidden Flaw – Unlocking Better Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Fixing a hidden flaw might lead to improved batteries for electric cars. When compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries provide quicker charging, higher range, and…
“Erasure” – New Discovery Could Be the Key to Practical Quantum Computing
A new error correction method. Researchers have uncovered a brand-new technique for correcting errors in quantum computer calculations, potentially eliminating a significant barrier to a…
The “Fantastic Giant Tortoise” – Believed To Be Extinct – Has Been Found Alive
Stephen Gaughran, a geneticist at Princeton University, has verified that “Fernanda” is related to a tortoise that was taken from Fernandina Island more than a…
Why Do Women Respond Differently Than Men to Depression Treatments?
Researchers have identified a possible explanation why women may not react to treatments for depression similarly to men. Despite the fact that there are treatments…
New Evidence Reveals That Megalodons Were Even More Terrifying and Powerful Than Scientists Thought
Megatooth sharks, the largest sharks that have ever existed, were also the greatest apex predators ever measured, according to a new Princeton study According to…
The Michael Jordan of Solar Cells: New Technology Proves Its Lasting Power
30-year perovskite solar cells and the new technique for testing them for the long haul. Princeton Engineering scientists have developed the first perovskite solar cell…
Unraveling the Origin of Mysterious Explosive Radio Bursts
Scientists simulate a perplexing explosive process that occurs throughout the universe. Mysterious fast radio bursts are among the most perplexing phenomena in the universe, releasing…
Stanford Scientists Unlock Mysteries of Plant Growth and Health
The discovery will help develop heat-tolerant crops and improve algal biofuel production Plants, like all other known organisms, utilize DNA to pass on traits. Animal…
Physicists Discover Strange Array of Links and Knots in Quantum Matter
Electrons in a Crystal Exhibit Linked and Knotted Quantum Twists As physicists dig deeper into the quantum realm, they are discovering an infinitesimally small world…
Unchecked Global Emissions on Course To Trigger Mass Extinction of Marine Life
As greenhouse gas emissions continue to warm the world’s oceans, marine biodiversity could be on track to plunge within the next few centuries to levels…
New Insight Into “Blobs” Improves Scientists’ Understanding of a Universal Process
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have gained insight into a fundamental process found throughout the universe. Scientists…
Atomic Layer Etching Could Lead to Ever-More Powerful Microchips and Supercomputers
Over the course of almost 60 years, the information age has given the world the internet, smart phones, and lightning-fast computers. This has been made…
What Is Your Dog’s Lifespan? You Might Be Surprised – Dog Aging Project
What is your dog’s lifespan? A Princeton geneticist is seeking the keys to canine health and longevity. How old is your dog in human years?…
Stress Ball Morphogenesis: Humble Lizards Offer Surprising Approach to Engineering Artificial Lungs
When it comes to studying lungs, humans take up all the air, but it turns out scientists have a lot to learn from lizards. A…
