Researchers at Osaka University have recently published a study in IEEE Transactions on Computational Imaging, unveiling an innovative approach to achieving sharp images without the need for traditional camera lenses.…
New method for safe synthesis of fluorinated carbon materials developed
A groundbreaking discovery in battery technology has emerged from the research team led by Professor Jong-Beom Baek and his colleagues at the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at UNIST.…
Researchers develop new theory to explain stability of carbon, nitrogen, and hydrogen molecules
Russian scientists have elucidated why molecules consisting of carbon, nitrogen, and hydrogen are prevalent in studies of crude oil, celestial chemistry, and various earthly phenomena. This discovery has streamlined the…
Breakthrough technology selectively removes aging cells, offering new hope for treating age-related diseases
A groundbreaking achievement in the battle against age-related diseases has been unlocked by a research team led by Professor Ja Hyoung Ryu of UNIST’s Chemistry Department, in collaboration with Professor…
BugSigDB uncovers reproducible patterns of differential microbial abundance
Researchers from the CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (ISPH) and their collaborators have unveiled BugSigDB, a community-editable database containing meticulously curated microbial signatures extracted from various published…
New material concept enables simple and cost-effective production of blue OLEDs
A group of researchers led by Gert-Jan Wetzelaer from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research has come up with a groundbreaking approach to simplify the manufacturing of blue organic…
Researchers develop sustainable adhesives that work as well as traditional glues
Adhesives play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our modern world, from securing our smartphones and cars to assembling furniture and packaging. However, the challenge lies in their…
Ga-promoted Cu surface undergoes complex structural transformations in methanol synthesis
A team of researchers from the Department of Interface Science at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society has delved into the intriguing question of what occurs to…
Scientists develop simple model to predict drop behavior on surfaces
Researchers, led by Hans-Jürgen Butt from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, have made strides in understanding how drops interact with surfaces. These interactions play a role in various…
Water-soluble mold developed for efficient metasurface fabrication
In the realm of smartphone design, the days of protruding rear cameras may be numbered, thanks to the promising strides made in metasurface technology. Spearheaded by a collaborative team led…
Citizen science helps to monitor the spread of a natural enemy to fight invasive weed
CABI has undertaken groundbreaking research that underscores the value of harnessing citizen science to monitor the propagation and dispersion of a natural predator aimed at combatting the invasive shrub known…
COVID-19 can use multiple “doors” to enter cells, new study finds
New research from the School of Medicine has unveiled unexpected insights into how COVID-19 infiltrates cells, shedding light on why coronaviruses possess a remarkable ability to jump between different species.…
New genes that regulate melanin production in humans identified
Melanin, the pigment that imparts color to human skin, is synthesized within specialized structures called melanosomes, which reside within pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes. Although the quantity of melanocytes remains…
Leafcutter bees prefer leaves with aspergillus mold
Leafcutter bees have earned their name due to their unique habit of cutting circular portions of leaves, which they then use to construct their nests. Interestingly, researchers have now discovered…
Complete genome sequence of Australian plant could revolutionize drug production
QUT, in collaboration with international researchers, has achieved a significant breakthrough with the Australian plant N. benthamiana. The plant’s genome sequence has been determined, offering potential for cost-effective and rapid…
Stout amphibian with tusks and gnarly teeth discovered in Australia
In the 1990s, a mysterious fossil was accidentally uncovered by an Australian chicken farmer, Mihail Mihailidis. While washing down a large sandstone slab intended for his garden wall, he stumbled…
Human brain evolution: Study finds key differences in cell types
A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has made a significant breakthrough by uncovering cellular and molecular disparities within the human brain that set us apart from both…
Superconducting circuit optomechanical platform achieves record quantum state lifetime
Over the last ten years, there have been significant breakthroughs in generating quantum effects in mechanical systems, a feat considered impossible just fifteen years ago. Scientists have successfully created quantum…
Researchers decipher buckwheat genome to create new varieties
A research team at Kyoto University’s Graduate School of Agriculture has unlocked the precise chromosomal-level genome sequence of buckwheat. This breakthrough sheds light on the crop’s evolution and origin. Through…
Zentropy theory offers new insights into entropy and phase transitions
Zentropy theory, a novel concept introduced by Zi-Kui Liu and his research team at Penn State, presents a unique perspective on the phenomenon of entropy in the universe. While entropy…