Science & Technology

Mid-infrared and terahertz laser pulses serve as potent instruments for altering the characteristics of quantum materials by specifically tailoring their crystal lattice. The induction of… Read More

Researchers analyzed emission data from quasar 3C 273 using two theoretical models, revealing complexities in understanding quasar behavior and the mechanics of supermassive black holes…. Read More

Scientists at Tufts University state that soil, which contains 80 percent of the Earth’s carbon, emits more greenhouse gases as droughts cause soils to crack… Read More

Dermatologists and general practitioners are somewhat less accurate in diagnosing disease in darker skin, a new study finds. Used correctly, AI may be able to… Read More

In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers from Columbia Engineering have announced the creation of highly conductive, tunable single-molecule devices in which the… Read More

Findings underscore need for urgent research to understand how ultra-processed foods affect health and measures to target and reduce exposure. Consistent evidence shows that higher… Read More

Identifying and characterizing repeated DNA sequences, sometimes called “junk DNA” or “dark matter” within chromosomes, which may play a role in cancer or other diseases,… Read More

Caffeine improves fuel cell performance by boosting the activity of the oxygen reduction reaction. Amidst worldwide efforts to shift away from fossil fuels, fuel cells… Read More

Scientists have discovered a technique to boost the regenerative properties of stem cells present in umbilical cord blood, potentially improving bone marrow transplant outcomes. A… Read More

Sea ice coverage reached its seasonal minimum in February 2024, tying with 2022 for the second-lowest extent in the satellite record. In the waters around… Read More