Are our refrigerants environmentally safe? The lingering questions about the chemicals keeping us cool
The latest chemicals used in refrigerants and aerosols can break down into pollutants, scientists say.
The latest chemicals used in refrigerants and aerosols can break down into pollutants, scientists say.
A research team has successfully developed a super-photostable organic dye after two years of dedicated research demonstrating perseverance akin to that of Marie Curie, who painstakingly extracted just 0.1 grams of radium from eight tons of ore to earn her Nobel Prize.
‘Fluorescent phoenix’ discovered with persistence rivaling Marie Curie’s Read More »
An engineering student refined a century-old math problem into a simpler, more elegant form, making it easier to use and explore. Divya Tyagi’s work expands research in aerodynamics, unlocking new possibilities in wind turbine design that Hermann Glauert, a British aerodynamicist and the original author, did not consider.
Student refines 100-year-old math problem, expanding wind energy possibilities Read More »
A bioinspired robot can change shape to alter its own physical properties in response to its environment, resulting in a robust and efficient autonomous vehicle as well as a fresh approach to robotic locomotion.
Morphing robot turns challenging terrain to its advantage Read More »
Recent advances in astronomical observations have found a significant number of extrasolar planets that can sustain surface water, and the search for extraterrestrial life on such planets is gaining momentum. A team of astrobiologists has proposed a novel approach for detecting life on ocean planets. By conducting laboratory measurements and satellite remote sensing analyses, they
Can we find floating vegetation on ocean planets? Read More »
Scientists have harnessed a unique property called incipient ferroelectricity to create a new type of computer memory that could revolutionize how electronic devices work, such as using much less energy and operating in extreme environments like outer space.
Material’s ‘incipient’ property could jumpstart fast, low-power electronics Read More »
Researchers have developed a new technique that predicts nuclear properties in record detail. The study revealed how the structure of a nucleus relates to the force that holds it together. This understanding could advance efforts in quantum physics and across a variety of sectors, from to energy production to national security.
Supercomputing illuminates detailed nuclear structure Read More »
Researchers have developed a generative AI tool that mimics scientists to support and speed up the process of scientific discoveries.
Simulating scientists: New tool for AI-powered scientific discovery Read More »
A recent study shows that computer algorithms can be used to find molecules that can be developed into anti-inflammatory drugs. In the article, the researchers also describe how the same strategy can be used to search through 10 sextillion alternatives to identify the best drug candidate.
New method searches through 10 sextillion drug molecules Read More »
The less carbon dioxide polluting our air, the better. Researchers are investigating non-toxic, low-cost electrocatalysts to turn our sustainability goals into reality.
Researchers uncover key insights into CO2 reduction using SnO-based electrocatalysts Read More »