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Analytical Chemistry Aug 13, 2024

Modified solvents achieve vastly increased potentials for oxidation

A team of scientists headed by Professor Ingo Krossing, Professor of Molecular and Coordination Chemistry at the University of Freiburg's Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, has succeeded in significantly increasing ...

Quantum Physics Aug 13, 2024

Studying sources of energy loss to make quantum computing gains

Scientists from Yale University and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a systematic approach to understanding how energy is lost from the materials that make up qubits. Energy ...

Astronomy Aug 13, 2024

Astronomers detect a blazar exhibiting sinusoidal radio variability

An international team of astronomers reports the detection of a blazar with highly significant sinusoidal radio variability using the Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO). The finding was detailed in a research paper published ...

Soft Matter Aug 13, 2024

A new robotic platform to reproduce and study complex ciliary behavior

Cilia are sensory structures extending from the surface of some cells. These hair-like structures are known to contribute to the sensorimotor capabilities of various living organisms, including humans.

Earth Sciences Aug 12, 2024

New forest condition monitor shows dynamic changes in forests resulting from extreme climate change events

According to the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), large parts of the German forest show an increase in damage as a result of the extreme drought period in Germany during recent years. However, hardly ...

Astrobiology Aug 12, 2024

Scientists find oceans of water on Mars. It's just too deep to tap.

Using seismic activity to probe the interior of Mars, geophysicists have found evidence for a large underground reservoir of liquid water—enough to fill oceans on the planet's surface.

Political science Aug 12, 2024

US presidential elections can influence local prosecutor races

National politics don't stay in the federal arena. Instead, they are increasingly filtering down to local races—including the prosecutor's office.

Polymers Aug 12, 2024

Chemical cocktail from plastics: Pilot study describes degradation and leaching process of plastic consumer products

Plastic waste in rivers and oceans is constantly releasing chemicals into the water. Until now, it was unknown how large these quantities are and which substances are released particularly strongly. In the large-scale P-LEACH ...

Astronomy Aug 12, 2024

Astronomers ask public to help find newly formed black holes

The Dutch Black Hole Consortium has launched an eight-language version of the BlackHoleFinder app that citizens all over the world can use to help identify newly formed black holes. Previously, the app was only available ...

Optics & Photonics Aug 12, 2024

Chip that entangles four photons opens up possibility of inviolable quantum encryption

Unlike classical encryption, which relies on mathematical algorithms, quantum encryption assures security based on physical principles. Detection of espionage or interference is guaranteed by unavoidable alteration of the ...

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