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Astronomy 15 hours ago

First observation of a focused plasma wave on the sun

For the first time, scientists have observed plasma waves from a solar flare focused by a coronal hole, akin to the focusing of sound waves responsible for the Rotunda effect in architecture or the focusing of light by a ...

Space Exploration 12 hours ago

NASA's Psyche fires up its sci-fi-worthy thrusters

NASA's Psyche spacecraft passed its six-month checkup with a clean bill of health, and there's no holding back now. Navigators are firing its futuristic-looking electric thrusters, which emit a blue glow, nearly nonstop as ...

Earth Sciences 14 hours ago

Beach erosion will make Southern California coastal living five times more expensive by 2050, study predicts

Rising sea levels and urban development are accelerating coastal erosion at an alarming rate in Southern California with significant ripple effects on the region's economy, a USC study reveals.

Nanophysics 13 hours ago

New nanostrings can vibrate longer than any previously known solid-state object

Researchers from TU Delft and Brown University have engineered string-like resonators capable of vibrating longer at ambient temperature than any previously known solid-state object—approaching what is currently only achievable ...

Analytical Chemistry 14 hours ago

Promethium bound: New study uncovers rare earth element's properties

Scientists have uncovered the properties of a rare earth element that was first discovered 80 years ago at the very same laboratory, opening a new pathway for the exploration of elements critical in modern technology, from ...

Nanomaterials 9 hours ago

Improving MgH₂ hydrogen storage with oxygen vacancy-enriched H-V₂O₅ nanosheets as an active H-pump

With the depletion of fossil fuels and global warming, there is an urgent need to seek green, clean, and efficient energy resources. Against this backdrop, hydrogen is considered a potential candidate for replacing fossil ...

Analytical Chemistry 12 hours ago

Machine learning accelerates discovery of high-performance metal oxide catalysts

Researchers have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to significantly advance the discovery and optimization of multicomponent metal oxide electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR).

Environment 12 hours ago

Are some routes more prone to air turbulence? Will climate change make it worse? Your questions answered

A little bit of turbulence is a common experience for air travelers. Severe incidents are rare—but when they occur they can be deadly.

Economics & Business 12 hours ago

As governments crack down on fast fashion's harms, could Shein lose its shine?

Fast-fashion brand Shein expressed interest last year in listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). But, having met some opposition from US politicians, including Republican Florida senator Marco Rubio, it has now reportedly ...

Nanomaterials May 21, 2024

Costly gas separation may not be needed to recycle CO₂ from air and industrial plants

A costly step in the process of taking carbon dioxide emissions and converting them into useful products such as biofuels and pharmaceuticals may not be necessary, according to University of Michigan researchers.

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