Cell & Microbiology
May 4, 2024
Unraveling life's origin: Five key breakthroughs from the past five years
There is still so much we don't understand about the origin of life on Earth.
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Ecology
Apr 24, 2024
Laser technology offers breakthrough in detecting illegal ivory
A new way of quickly distinguishing between illegal elephant ivory and legal mammoth tusk ivory could prove critical to fighting the illegal ivory trade. A laser-based approach developed by scientists at the Universities ...
Optics & Photonics
Apr 4, 2024
Surface emitting semiconductor laser achieves efficiency breakthrough
Since its inception, the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of edge-emitting laser (EEL) technology has been continuously breaking records, achieving a historically high efficiency of 85% at -50°C in 2006. Following this, ...
Optics & Photonics
Apr 3, 2024
Reimagining quantum dot single-photon sources: A breakthrough in monolithic Fabry-Perot microcavities
Self-assembled semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) represent a three-dimensional confined nanostructure with discrete energy levels, which are similar to atoms. They are capable of producing highly efficient and indistinguishable ...
Biotechnology
Mar 27, 2024
New technique for predicting protein dynamics may prove big breakthrough for drug discovery
Understanding the structure of proteins is critical for demystifying their functions and developing drugs that target them. To that end, a team of researchers at Brown University has developed a way of using machine learning ...
Nanomaterials
Mar 25, 2024
Catalysis breakthrough yields self-cleaning wall paint that breaks down air pollutants when exposed to sunlight
Typically, beautiful white wall paint does not stay beautiful and white forever. Often, substances from the air accumulate on its surface. This can be a desired effect because it makes the air cleaner for a while—but over ...
Optics & Photonics
Mar 22, 2024
Breakthrough in light manipulation: Unveiling novel finite barrier bound states
Exploring wave propagation and localization in various media has been a core focus in optics and acoustics. Specifically, in photonics and phononics, scientists have been dedicated to understanding and controlling the behavior ...
General Physics
Mar 18, 2024
Breakthrough in melting point prediction: 100-year-old physics problem solved
A longstanding problem in physics has finally been cracked by Professor Kostya Trachenko of Queen Mary University of London's School of Physical and Chemical Sciences. His research, published in Physical Review E, unveils ...
Nanomaterials
Mar 18, 2024
Researchers demonstrate breakthrough recyclability of carbon nanotube sheets
Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute have demonstrated for the first time the recyclability of high-performance carbon nanotube (CNT) sheets while maintaining their essential mechanical and electrical properties.
Plants & Animals
Mar 12, 2024
Advancing plant biology with breakthroughs in single-cell RNA sequencing
Recent breakthroughs in single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA), such as the recently developed "RevGel-seq" method, have revolutionized plant cell analysis. This technique, independent of special instruments, streamlines processes ...
