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Optics & Photonics Jul 8, 2024

New technique offers unprecedented control over light at terahertz frequencies

Researchers have developed a novel method for generating structured terahertz light beams using programmable spintronic emitters. This breakthrough offers a significant leap forward in terahertz technology, enabling the generation ...

Cell & Microbiology Jul 8, 2024

New discovery boosts bioethanol production efficiency and profits

A new technique to monitor contamination in bioethanol production could increase revenue by more than $1.6 billion USD and reduce CO2 emissions by 2 million tons.

Evolution Jul 8, 2024

Shedding light on Scotland's first 'almost-mammal,' Saurodesmus robertsoni

Discovered in the early 1840s, Saurodesmus robertsoni is an enigmatic fossil that has puzzled scientists for over two centuries. A recent study by Dr. Tomasz Szczygielski and his team of international researchers has finally ...

Ecology Jul 3, 2024

To save spotted owls, US officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of another owl species

To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast forests to kill almost a half-million barred owls that ...

Molecular & Computational biology Jul 2, 2024

Research shows how RNA 'junk' controls our genes

Researchers at Arizona State University have made a significant advance in understanding how genes are controlled in living organisms. The new study, published in the journal Nucleic Acids Research, focuses on critical snippets ...

Bio & Medicine Jul 1, 2024

Nanorobot kills cancer cells in mice with hidden weapon

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed nanorobots that kill cancer cells in mice. The robot's weapon is hidden in a nanostructure and is exposed only in the tumor microenvironment, sparing healthy cells. ...

Optics & Photonics Jun 28, 2024

Researchers develop technology to mass produce quantum dot lasers for optical communications

South Korean researchers have successfully developed technology to mass-produce quantum dot lasers, widely used in data centers and quantum communications. This breakthrough paves the way for reducing the production cost ...

Space Exploration Jun 28, 2024

Japan's space agency delays launch of upgraded observation satellite on new H3 rocket due to weather

Japan's space agency said Friday its planned launch this weekend of a satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket will be postponed until Monday due to expected bad weather.

Materials Science Jun 27, 2024

How scientists build rotatory machines with molecules

Machines have evolved to meet the demands of daily life and industrial use, with molecular-scale devices often exhibiting improved functionalities and mechanical movements. However, mastering the control of mechanics within ...

Cell & Microbiology Jun 27, 2024

Newly-discovered bacterial regulatory mechanism has implications for antibacterial control measures

Research spearheaded by four biologists within the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington has uncovered a new regulatory mechanism shared by many bacteria, which may have profound implications for ...

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