Researchers at the Chemical Institute for Energy and the Environment (IQUEMA) at the University of Cordoba have developed a battery that employs hemoglobin to facilitate… Read More
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Unlocking Prehistoric Secrets: Microfossils Shed New Light on Euglenoids’ Mysterious Past
A 400-million-year evolutionary history. Euglenoids, a unique group of single-celled protists, occupy a mysterious niche, being neither fully plant nor animal. Unlike plants that solely… Read More
Read More »The Surprising Risk on the Tennis Court: Brain Injury
Playing football and soccer is widely recognized for its potential to lead to concussions and other head injuries. However, a question arises regarding tennis: At… Read More
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How Gamma Rays Track the Velocity of the Galactic Microquasar SS 433’s Jets and Uncover Highly Efficient Particle Acceleration. The microquasar SS 433 stands out… Read More
Read More »Forensics Cornerstone Shattered: AI Discovers That Not Every Fingerprint Is Unique
Columbia engineers have built a new AI that shatters a long-held belief in forensics–that fingerprints from different fingers of the same person are unique. It… Read More
Read More »Dawn of the Cygnus: A Cosmic Caravan’s Voyage to the Starry Outpost
The Expedition 70 crew is looking ahead to the arrival of a U.S. cargo craft due to arrive at the International Space Station (ISS) next… Read More
Read More »Shadows and Light: Discovering the Hidden Depths of Quantum Materials
Scientists used a laser-based technique to reveal hidden quantum properties of the material Ta2NiSe5, potentially advancing the development of quantum light sources. Certain materials have… Read More
Read More »Slingshot to Discovery: Lucy’s 2024 Odyssey Among Jupiter’s Ancient Guardians
The Lucy mission aims to study the Jupiter Trojan asteroids through a series of deep space maneuvers and an Earth gravity assist, setting the stage… Read More
Read More »Invisible Armor for Steel: How hBN Coating Is Reinventing Metal Durability
Hexagonal boron nitride coatings on metal alloys enhance durability, reduce friction, and protect against harsh conditions, paving the way for improvements in solar panels, semiconductors,… Read More
Read More »Nanoscale Power Plants: Turning Heat Into Power With Graphene Ribbons
Quantum physicist Mickael Perrin uses graphene ribbons to build nanoscale power plants that turn waste heat from electrical equipment into electricity. When Mickael Perrin started… Read More
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