Search results for materials science

General Physics 3 hours ago

Frustration incorporated: How mismatched geometries can enhance material strength and toughness

Anyone who's ever tried tiling a floor, a backsplash or even an arts-and-crafts project probably knows the emotional frustration of working with pieces whose shapes don't perfectly complement each other. It turns out, though, ...

Cell & Microbiology 6 hours ago

Lactic acid bacteria can improve plant-based dairy alternatives

A new study maps how specific lactic acid bacteria can enhance both the flavor and nutritional quality of plant-based dairy alternatives. The findings may have wide-reaching perspectives for the further development of sustainable ...

Analytical Chemistry 6 hours ago

Platinum-based alloy catalyst can enhance methanol fuel cell efficiency and durability

Replacing traditional fossil fuels with clean, renewable energy sources is expected to solve environmental issues and alleviate the energy crisis. As a novel energy conversion device, fuel cells are capable of efficiently ...

Analytical Chemistry 6 hours ago

Molecular-level technique reveals a single catalytic grain do work in real time

A new way to watch catalytic reactions happen at the molecular level in real time could lead to better fundamental understanding and planning of the important reactions used in countless manufacturing processes every day.

Analytical Chemistry 7 hours ago

Flexible ammonia sensor detects gas with ultra-sensitivity and low cost

A research team has successfully developed the world's first ammonia (NH3) gas sensor based on a copper bromide (CuBr) film that can be fabricated through a simple solution process at low temperatures. The findings are published ...

Analytical Chemistry 7 hours ago

Turning pollution into fuel with record-breaking carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide conversion rates

What if we could transform harmful pollution into a helpful energy source? As we strive towards carbon neutrality, researching energy innovations that reduce pollution is crucial.

Archaeology 8 hours ago

In Guatemala, painted altar found at Tikal adds new context to mysterious Maya history

Just steps from the center of Tikal, a 2,400-year-old Maya city in the heart of modern-day Guatemala, a global team of researchers including scholars from Brown University have unearthed a buried altar that could unlock the ...

Plants & Animals 8 hours ago

Flex appeal: The trade-off between armor and efficiency in sea turtle shells

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it's easy to envision them as armored warriors—their hard, resilient shells serving as near-impenetrable shields against oceanic threats like sharks. These sleek, streamlined shells ...

Earth Sciences 8 hours ago

Using orbital cycles to understand early life

Chengdu University of Technology-led research has established a high-resolution astrochronological framework spanning approximately 57.6 million years of the early Ediacaran Period. This calibrated timeline provides precise ...

Astrobiology 9 hours ago

Saturn's moon Titan could harbor life, but only a tiny amount, study finds

Titan, Saturn's largest moon, is a strange, alien world. Covered in rivers and lakes of liquid methane, icy boulders and dunes of soot-like "sand," its topography has long fascinated scientists and invited speculation on ...

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