Microscopy technique reveals nanoscale detail of coatings as they dry
Dull. Slow. Unchanging. Like watching paint dry.
Materials Science
Jul 10, 2020
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Lehigh University
Scientists produce first open source all-atom models of COVID-19 'spike' protein
The virus SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the known cause of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The "spike" or S protein facilitates viral entry into host cells.
Biochemistry
Jun 22, 2020
1
11514
A breakthrough in developing multi-watt terahertz lasers
Terahertz lasers could soon have their moment. Emitting radiation that sits somewhere between microwaves and infrared light along the electromagnetic spectrum, terahertz lasers have been the focus of intense study due to ...
Optics & Photonics
Jun 11, 2020
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215
Researchers unlock secrets to swimming efficiency of whales, dolphins for next-gen underwater robots
Someday, underwater robots may so closely mimic creatures like fish that they'll fool not only the real animals themselves but humans as well. That ability could yield information ranging from the health of fish stocks to ...
General Physics
Mar 19, 2020
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506
Why is an empty shampoo bottle so easy to knock over?
It becomes annoyingly easy to knock over a shampoo bottle when it's nearly empty. This is an easily observed and curiosity-provoking phenomenon that, according to Lehigh University physics professor Jerome Licini, yields ...
General Physics
Mar 2, 2020
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The 'Monday effect' is real—and it's impacting your Amazon package delivery
The "Monday Effect" is real—and it's impacting your Amazon package delivery.
Economics & Business
Mar 2, 2020
2
115
Mapping the energy transport mechanism of chalcogenide perovskite for solar energy use
For solar cells to be widely used in the coming decades researchers must resolve two major challenges: increasing efficiency and lowering toxicity.
Materials Science
Dec 4, 2019
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303
Thousands of medieval manuscripts now online in full color through digitization project
From tattoos to video games to Game of Thrones, medieval iconography has long inspired fascination, imitation and veneration. Now, thousands of original medieval manuscript and early modern images are available for free online, ...
Archaeology
Nov 26, 2019
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Finally, the answer to a 'burning' 40-year-old question
We've known for decades that catalysts speed up the reaction that reduces harmful industrial emissions. And now, we know exactly how they do it.
Materials Science
Oct 24, 2019
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195
Neural network technique identifies mechanisms of ferroelectric switching
Innovations in material science are as essential to modern life as indoor plumbing—and go about as unnoticed.
Nanophysics
Oct 22, 2019
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