Scientists have altered the geometry of the electron universe within a magnetic substance, paving the way for advanced spintronic gadgets that rely on quantum-induced, non-Ohmic conductivity. Credit: SciTechDaily.comScientists at Tohoku University and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency have created basic experiments and theories to control the shape of the 'electron universe' within a magnetic...
JWST captured a near-infrared image of the boundary of the Horsehead Nebula. (Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA, CSA, K. Misselt/University of Arizona, and A. Abergel/IAS/University Paris-Saclay/CNRS)A fresh perspective has just unveiled a renowned feature in our planet's sky.Mid- and near-infrared investigations conducted by the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed never-before-seen characteristics in the Horsehead Nebula...
An illustration of a full moon in the night sky.The decision is in, then. After all, the Moon is not composed of green cheese.According to a detailed analysis released in May 2023, the Moon's inner core is a solid ball with a density akin to iron. Resolving this long-running controversy – is it solid...
A tardigrade's colored scanning electron micrograph. Credit: Getty imagesTardigrades may be the most resilient creatures on our planet. These tiny microorganisms can resist nearly any challenge humans present to them, emerging unscathed as they stroll along on their eight short legs.The tactics facilitating these remarkable feats of superheroic survival are diverse. They range from...
The newly developed material. (Yue Wang)According to recent research conducted by a group of researchers from the University of California, Merced, electronic devices and sensors may one day be built from a material that toughens up as it is struck or strained.The phrase "adaptive durability" refers to this quality, which is significant for materials science....
