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Astrophysicists discovered that an exoplanet is covered with so many active volcanoes that seen from a distance it would take on a fiery, glowing-red hue.

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What if your earbuds could do everything your smartphone can, but better? A new class of synthetic materials could allow for smaller devices that use less power.

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Astronomers have proposed a new theory to explain the origin of phosphorus, one of the elements important for life on Earth. The theory suggests a type of stellar explosion known as ONe novae as a major source of phosphorus.

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Scientists report a new method that reduces the amount of iridium needed for the reaction by 95%, without altering the rate of hydrogen production. This breakthrough could revolutionize our ability to produce ecologically friendly hydrogen.

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Researchers learn to control peptoid 'handedness', one key to precision drug delivery and diagnostics.

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A new technique in building DNA structures at a microscopic level has the potential to advance drug delivery and disease diagnosis, a study suggests.

May 9, 2024

Physicists have made a major advance in understanding a form of magnetism known as kinetic magnetism, using ultracold atoms bound in an artificial laser-built lattice.

May 9, 2024

Researchers identify ideal materials for UV metasurface holograms, enhancing optical device production with nanoimprint lithography.

May 9, 2024

A recent study has discovered a novel method for detecting the first-generations stars, known as Population III (Pop III) stars, which have never been directly detected.

May 9, 2024

Researchers solved the challenge to synthesise all-organic two-dimensional perovskites, extending the field into the exciting realm of 2D materials.

May 9, 2024

New method produces commercial grade microlenses with smooth surfaces, which could advance optical device design.

May 9, 2024

Ever wonder what happens when you fall into a black hole? Now, thanks to a new, immersive visualization produced on a NASA supercomputer, viewers can plunge into the event horizon, a black hole's point of no return.

May 9, 2024

Researchers demonstrate enhanced radiative heat transfer across a gap between two micro-sized silicon plates by coating them with a layer of silicon dioxide, which may significantly improve heat management of computers.

May 9, 2024

A new coaxial electrospinning method creates uniform ceramic nanofibers and springs from dilute, non-spinnable sols by encapsulating them in a polymer shell.

May 9, 2024

Boronic acid, not naturally occurring, enables unique chemical reactions. An engineered enzyme with boronic acid enhances selectivity and power, offering a more sustainable alternative.

May 9, 2024

In new experiments, physicists have used ultracold atoms to demonstrate a new approach to 'boson sampling' - or measuring the pattern of photons that emerge from a maze of mirrors. The findings could help researchers explore the behavior of poorly understood quantum materials.

May 8, 2024

Combining advances in display technologies, holographic imaging, and artificial intelligence, engineers have produced a leap forward for augmented reality.

May 8, 2024

Researchers have discovered a way to stop the quantum dance of atoms 'seen' by electrons in carbon-based organic molecules. This development will help improve the performance of light emitting molecules used in displays and bio-medical imaging.

May 8, 2024