Scientists launched the first set of gamma photon data acquired by the Dark Matter Particle Explorer. Credit: DAMPE Collaboration For the very first time, in May of 2021, China's Dark Matter Particle Explorer (DAMPE) Collaboration directly observed a spectral softening of helium nuclei of around 34TeV. Now, we have even more excellent news from the satellite-based...
Lightweight aerogel suspended in a honeycomb structure. Credit: University of Bath An exceptionally light new material that can decrease aircraft engine noise and enhance passenger comfort has been established at the University of Bath. The graphene oxide-polyvinyl alcohol aerogel weighs simply 2.1 kg per cubic meter, making it the lightest sound insulation ever before produced. It...
Credit: Wiley Both nitric oxide (NO) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) work as gaseous signaling molecules with comparable physiological effects. Many of the vital concerns concerning the interplay between these two gasotransmitters hinge on their chemical reactivity and the fleeting existence of HSNO, an essential product of the reaction between them. As reported in the journal...
Plenty of natural products are complex organic molecules. Regardless of this intricacy, researchers are typically able to investigate them using spectroscopic techniques. Nevertheless, a team of scientists has found that caution should be taken using Raman spectroscopy to analyze specific chiral molecules (molecules that have handedness; i.e., they can exist in two "mirror image"...
Credit: Heriot-Watt University A social robot from the National Robotarium, hosted by Heriot-Watt University, has become the globe's first squash coach to explore if performance enhancements and motivation levels can be raised throughout a gamer's sole practice. The project will include a study on the court in between an actual player exercising a range of shots...
Scientists from the University of Kent, the Research Institute for Environment Treatment, and Vita-Market Ltd have found the universal mathematical formula that can explain any bird's egg existing in nature, which has been unsuccessful previously. Egg-shape has long drawn in the interest of mathematicians, engineers, and biologists from an analytical point of view. The shape...
Researchers have discovered that an existing drug could help reverse lung fibrosis in mice. Credit: animaxx3d/Depositphotos Lung fibrosis is a lung condition involving too much scarring that affects people's breathing and currently can not be treated. But now, scientists at the College of Alabama have discovered a way to turn around the problem in mice,...
Scientists from IDC Herzliya and Bar-Ilan University established a unique software device to evaluate possible CRISPR-induced errors. CRISPR modern technology enables researchers to edit genomes by modifying DNA series and hence changing gene features. Its many possible applications include fixing genetic defects, dealing with and preventing the spread of conditions, and bettering plants. Genome editing tools,...
Hair evaluation is becoming more common in forensic analysis, specifically in situations where investigators want to know if drugs helped a crime, if there was in-utero exposition, or if a person, for example, an athlete or employee, requires to be evaluated for long-term drug use. However, with current tests is difficult to pinpoint actual...
Map of Canberra, showing the location of reference samples. Location of test (blinded) samples in blue. Credit: Patrice De Caritat Researchers took the first steps in developing a brand-new method of identifying the movements of lawbreakers using chemical analysis of dirt and dust discovered on equipment, clothing, and cars. The tracking system enables police or...
