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Two distinct superconducting states found in Bernal bilayer graphene challenge current models

Superconductivity is a widely sought after material property, which entails an electrical resistance of zero below a specific critical temperature. So far, it has been observed in various materials, including recently in ...

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Hydrophobic surface coating strategy addresses CO₂ electroreduction stability challenges

The conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemical products via the electrochemical CO2 conversion reaction could be highly advantageous. This conversion process could help to make good use of excess CO2 in the ...

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A spiral structure in the inner Oort cloud

We typically think of the Oort cloud as scattered ice balls floating far from the sun, yet still tied to it gravitationally. Occasionally, some wayward gravitational perturbation will knock one of them a weird way and create ...

What would actual scientific study of UAPs look like?

For those who missed the memo, UFOs (unidentified flying objects) are now called UAPs (unidentified aerospace-undersea phenomena). The term UFO became so closely tied to alien spacecraft and fantastical abduction stories ...

How plants remember stress without a brain

It may sound strange, but plants can remember stress. Scientists are still learning about how plants do this without a brain. But with climate change threatening crops around the world, understanding plant stress memory could ...

Explaining forensic science in court with comics

Imagine being summoned as a juror in a murder trial. The expert responsible for analyzing DNA traces at the crime scene has just explained that they match the defendant's profile. "Then the culprit must be them," you think.

Burrowing mole-bot could characterize other planets' soil

Burrowing under soil opens up a whole new world, especially when that soil is on other planets. Getting under the top layer of regolith on a world such as Mars could give access to a world still extant with life, whereas, ...

Researchers surpass silkworm silk by taking a holistic approach

Dr. Ben Allardyce and Ph.D. candidate Mr. Martin Zaki from Deakin's Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) have delivered a world first in next-generation materials research. Silkworm silk is a protein-based fiber with mechanical ...

Quantum correlation revealed by attosecond delay

Attosecond time-resolved experiments have revealed the increasing importance of electronic correlations in the collective plasmon response as the size of the system decreases to sub-nm scales.

New smart jacket uses AI to prevent overheating and discomfort

Electronic textiles, such as heating pads and electric blankets, can keep the wearer warm and help ease aches and pains. However, prolonged use of these devices could cause heat-related illnesses, including hyperthermia or ...

Robot grippers could be used to remove space debris

Blue tentacle-like arms attached to an Astrobee free-flying robot grab onto a "capture cube" in this image from Feb. 4, 2025. The experimental grippers demonstrated autonomous detection and capture techniques that may be ...

First detection of viral pathogens in chickpea in Germany

A research team led by plant virus expert Dr. Björn Krenz from the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH in Braunschweig, Germany has investigated chickpeas grown in Germany for ...

How climate extremes fuel droughts and heavy rains

Millions of people are already experiencing the impacts of climate change in everyday life. A few tenths of a degree warmer and the life we know becomes increasingly at risk due to climate extremes such as heat waves, droughts, ...

Phoenix galaxy cluster caught in the act of extreme cooling

The core of a massive cluster of galaxies appears to be pumping out far more stars than it should. Now researchers at MIT and elsewhere have discovered a key ingredient within the cluster that explains the core's prolific ...

AI found to boost employee work experiences

A paper titled "Generative AI at Work" in the Quarterly Journal of Economics shows customer service workers using artificial intelligence assistance become more productive and work faster. The effects vary significantly, ...

How digital marketing has boosted business in Laos

A study in the International Journal of Business Performance Management has looked closely at how digital marketing strategies have influenced business performance in Laos, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises ...