Researchers at UC Riverside have developed a new programming language that allows biologists and chemists to quickly identify previously unknown environmental pollutants without needing to write code. This tool streamlines the analysis of large chemical datasets, making pollutant discovery faster and more accessible.
A research team led by Professor Yafis Barlas at the University of Nevada, Reno has found that quantum geometry could play a significant role in raising the critical temperature at which two-dimensional superconductors operate. This underexplored aspect of physics may open new pathways for developing higher-temperature superconductors.
Major tire manufacturers are developing and testing tires designed to withstand the harsh conditions on the Moon and Mars, aiming to support future lunar and Martian missions with more durable and reliable vehicles.
Researchers in Germany have found experimental evidence for a superconducting gap in hydrogen sulphide compounds under high pressure, confirming that electron pairing in these materials is mediated by phonons. This discovery strengthens the understanding of high-temperature superconductivity in hydrides and could influence the future development of superconducting materials.
New research suggests that iguanas from North America may have crossed the Pacific Ocean about 30 million years ago by rafting on floating vegetation, covering a distance of approximately 8,000 kilometers. This journey could represent the longest known ocean crossing by a flightless land vertebrate.
US scientists have warned that the Axial Seamount, a significant underwater volcano off the Pacific Northwest coast, is likely to erupt soon. The volcano has a history of eruptions in 1998, 2011, and 2015. Experts are monitoring the situation closely, assessing potential impacts on marine life, local ecosystems, and scientific infrastructure.
Researchers have utilized NASA satellite data to map swarms of Calanus finmarchicus, a red-tinged copepod that serves as a crucial food source for the endangered North Atlantic right whale in the Gulf of Maine.
A new long-term study finds that exposure to violent television during early childhood can have enduring negative effects, including behavior problems and increased aggression during adolescence.
NASA scientists have converted the James Webb Space Telescope's iconic 'Cosmic Cliffs' image into a 3D video fly-through, offering viewers a new perspective on a stellar nursery in the Carina Nebula.
Spanish technology company GMV has secured a contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a new tool for monitoring the orbital environment. This tool aims to improve collision avoidance by extending monitoring capabilities beyond the current standard two-week window, helping satellite operators better anticipate and manage potential risks in Earth's increasingly crowded orbit.