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Nanomaterials Apr 4, 2024

Biodegradable aerogel: Airy cellulose from a 3D printer

At first glance, biodegradable materials, inks for 3D printing and aerogels don't seem to have much in common. All three have great potential for the future; however, "green" materials do not pollute the environment, 3D printing ...

Condensed Matter Mar 28, 2024

Study unveils a spontaneous toroidal polar topology in the helielectric nematic state

Magnetic and electric dipoles, objects with two oppositely charged ends, have a similar symmetrical structure. One might thus assume that they exhibit similar internal structures and physical states.

Biotechnology Mar 13, 2024

Enhancing crop productivity analysis: A novel approach using SIF and PRI for accurate GPP estimation in rice canopies

Solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF) and the photochemical reflectance index (PRI) have emerged as significant tools in assessing the photosynthetic and carbon sequestration capacities of terrestrial vegetation, particularly ...

Optics & Photonics Mar 13, 2024

Polarization-sensitive tomography made easy with tensorial tomographic Fourier ptychography

In the realm of medical imaging, there are quite a few different techniques to extract information from biological tissue based on its different interactions with visible light. Over the past decade, there has been a massive ...

Earth Sciences Mar 12, 2024

Seismological study shows ancient lower mantle flow field under Philippine sea plate

Researchers from China and Japan have discovered distinct characteristics of Earth's lower mantle flow field. They investigated seismic anisotropy in the upper part of the lower mantle beneath the Philippine Sea Plate (PSP) ...

Polymers Mar 4, 2024

Successful synthesis of helical conductive polymers with circular polarization activity in response to magnetic fields

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have synthesized a helical, magnetically active conductive polymer with exceptionally high optical activity using cyclosporine A as a helix-inducing agent. This polymer exhibits distinct ...

Optics & Photonics Feb 23, 2024

Researchers develop a computer from an array of VCSELs with optical feedback

In our data-driven era, solving complex problems efficiently is crucial. However, traditional computers often struggle with this task when dealing with a large number of interacting variables, leading to inefficiencies such ...

Biotechnology Feb 6, 2024

Pore power: High-speed droplet production in microfluidic devices

Over the past two decades, microfluidic devices, which use technology to produce micrometer-sized droplets, have become crucial to various applications. These span chemical reactions, biomolecular analysis, soft-matter chemistry, ...

Condensed Matter Feb 6, 2024

Altermagnets: A new chapter in magnetism and thermal science

In a new study, scientists have investigated the newly discovered class of altermagnetic materials for their thermal properties, offering insights into the distinctive nature of altermagnets for spin-caloritronic applications.

Analytical Chemistry Feb 1, 2024

Researchers employ artificial intelligence to unlock the secrets of magnesium alloy anisotropy

Magnesium (Mg) alloys have been popularly used for designing aerospace and automotive parts owing to their high strength-to-weight ratio. Their biocompatibility and low density also make these alloys ideal for use in biomedical ...

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