Safeguarding Life's Foundations: Manganese Ions Potentially Shielded Early Building Blocks from Gamma Radiation.Image Credit: IgorZh/ShutterstockThe emergence of life on Earth is shrouded in mysteries, and one of the perplexing puzzles is how the essential molecules for life withstand the intense radiation prevalent during the early stages. While space harbors intricate chemistry, including amino acids...
The electrical current in this substance exhibits characteristics akin to the fluid dynamics of a liquid.Credit: Maxim Studio/ShutterstockResearchers have successfully constructed nanowires featuring a precise 1:2:2 ratio of ytterbium, rhodium, and silicon (YbRh2Si2), revealing an intriguing phase of matter known as the "strange metal." This quantum material defies conventional expectations, particularly regarding the unique behavior exhibited...
Washing the rice. Credit: Teste Cooking.Rice is a staple food for billions of people in Asia and Africa. It's also a versatile ingredient for many iconic dishes worldwide, including Greece's dolmades, Italy's risottos, Spain's paella, and the UK's rice puddings. In this publication, we'll unravel the scientific dilemma of whether or not to wash...
Graphene, a material derived from ordinary pencil lead when shaved down to atomic layers, has demonstrated an array of extraordinary properties over the years. When stacked into five layers in a rhombohedral pattern, graphene exhibits a rare "multiferroic" state, combining unconventional magnetism and a unique form of electronic behavior known as ferro-valleytricity. This discovery,...
Schematic Illustrating Solar-Driven Chemical Production from Engineered V. natriegens and Wastewater Contaminants for Sustainable and Efficient Processes. Credit: Nature Sustainability (2023).A groundbreaking study led by Prof. Gao Xiang from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Prof. Lu Lu from the Harbin Institute of Technology introduces an innovative method...
A striking view of Asteroid Itokawa, as captured by the Hayabusa spacecraft. This S-type asteroid, known for its distinctive peanut shape, boasts a diameter of roughly 1,100 feet and completes a full rotation every 12 hours. Credit: JAXA.A recent breakthrough in asteroid research by the Japanese Hayabusa spacecraft has profound implications for our understanding...
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in everyday household items like paints, adhesives, cosmetics, and furniture enhance convenience but pose health risks with prolonged exposure, including respiratory issues, headaches, dermatitis, and cancer.The Role of Air Purifiers in VOCs ControlAmidst adverse outdoor conditions, such as high acceptable dust concentrations, heat waves, and extreme cold, air purifiers...
In a groundbreaking exploration, a research team, including Professor Yasuyuki Nagashima from Tokyo University of Science (TUS), Japan, has opened a new avenue for investigating the interactions between positrons and ionic crystals. Their collaborative efforts, documented in Physical Review Letters, feature the contributions of Dr. Takayuki Tachibana, a former Assistant Professor at TUS, currently affiliated...
The recently engineered chemical process by the team allows for the transformation of polyesters into morpholine amides, achieved through the utilization of the solvent morpholine and a minute quantity of a titanium-based catalyst. Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan University.Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have devised an innovative chemical process that transforms polyesters, including PET found in...
Illustration of mechanical ball milling involving polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and graphite at varying rotation speeds. Credit: UNISTFluorinated Carbon Synthesis. Professor Jong-Beom Baek's UNIST team advances battery tech. They've devised a novel approach to safely produce fluorinated carbon materials (FCMs) by utilizing polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and graphite.Fluorinated carbon materials (FCMs) are stable due to strong C-F bonds....
