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Superconductivity Jul 19, 2022

New refining technique makes cheaper superconductors a reality

Superconductors could potentially phase out bulk magnets in machinery ranging from MRIs and CT scanners to electric motors. The catch? Conventional high-temperature superconductors are made up of expensive rare earth metals ...

Astronomy Jul 12, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope sheds light on galaxy evolution, black holes

Stephan's Quintet, a visual grouping of five galaxies, is best known for being prominently featured in the holiday classic film, "It's a Wonderful Life." Today, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals Stephan's Quintet ...

Biotechnology Jun 28, 2022

How to MRI your dragon: Researchers develop first bearded dragon brain atlas

They're not too cuddly, but bearded dragons are working their way into the hearts and homes of American families. And now, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are ensuring that these scaly companion ...

Quantum Physics Jun 22, 2022

Chicago Quantum Exchange takes first steps toward a future that could revolutionize computing and medicine

Flashes of what may become a transformative new technology are coursing through a network of optic fibers under Chicago.

Bio & Medicine Jun 14, 2022

Zinc oxide/graphene oxide nanocomposites can efficiently inhibit cadmium-induced hepatotoxicity

A research team led by Profs. Xu An and Liu Yun from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has demonstrated the effective, specific and safe detoxification effect and its ...

General Physics Jun 9, 2022

Room-temperature molecular switch discovery paves the way for faster computers, longer-lasting batteries

University of Queensland scientists have cracked a problem that's frustrated chemists and physicists for years, potentially leading to a new age of powerful, efficient, and environmentally friendly technologies.

Condensed Matter Jun 7, 2022

World's first measurement of magnetic-field-dependent stimulated emission

In medical care, magnetic fields of heart and brain activity are measured to detect diseases at an early stage. To measure even the smallest magnetic fields, researchers at Fraunhofer IAF are working on a new approach: diamond-based ...

Analytical Chemistry Jun 2, 2022

Chemists design chemical probe for detecting minute temperature shifts in the body

The noninvasive, life-saving technique known as magnetic resonance imaging works by aligning hydrogen atoms in a strong magnetic field and pulsing radiofrequency waves to convert the response of those atoms into an image.

Plants & Animals May 26, 2022

Studying primates to learn about the evolution of speech

Speech and language skills are unique to modern humans. While this ability evolved over millions of years, it is not possible to trace language in the fossil record because it leaves no direct imprint. Instead, re-examining ...

Economics & Business May 23, 2022

Study: Consumers associate higher-pitched commercials with healthier food products

A team of researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) studying how the acoustic and visual composition of advertisements impact perceptions, has found that consumers associate a higher frequency ...

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