Mosquito's DNA could provide clues on gene expression, regulation
When it comes to DNA, one pesky mosquito turns out to be a rebel among species.
Molecular & Computational biology
Feb 9, 2023
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Is each snowflake really unique? Why is some snow light and fluffy or heavy? The amazing science of snow
In northern communities, seasonal snow plays a central role in day-to-day activities.
General Physics
Jan 13, 2023
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Advanced liquid crystal-based switchable optical devices for light protection applications
Human life is inextricably bound to light. Developments in science and technology have increased the popularity of artificial light and diversified the use of sunlight. However, inappropriate light radiation can be harmful ...
Optics & Photonics
Jan 5, 2023
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A single fiber actuator inspired by human muscles
To effectively replicate the movements of humans and animals, robots should integrate muscle-like structures. These artificial muscles should attain an optimal performance across all relevant actuation parameters, including ...
Liquid crystal metasurface could enable multi-dimensional light field sensing
While conventional photodetectors can only measure light intensity, the light field contains much richer information. This information includes but is not limited to phase, polarization, and spectrum.
Optics & Photonics
Nov 4, 2022
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Recent progress on the excited-state multiple proton transfer process in organic molecules
In a recent study, researchers systematically introduced excited-state multiple proton transfers (ESMPTs) in organic molecules. Although great advances have been achieved, there is still much controversy regarding the mechanism ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 24, 2022
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Annihilation of exceptional points from various degeneration points observed for the first time
A team of researchers from the University of Warsaw in Poland, the Institute Pascal CNRS in France, the Military University of Technology in Poland and the British University of Southampton has shown that it is possible to ...
Optics & Photonics
Oct 14, 2022
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Liquid crystal templated chiral nanomaterials, a comprehensive review
Chirality is omnipresent in living organisms and nature. Chiral architectures can be found at a variety of hierarchical levels, ranging from atomic and molecular to supramolecular, macroscopic, and galactic scales. However, ...
Nanophysics
Oct 14, 2022
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Light-driven process for synthesis of important polyfluoroaryl carboxylic acids with carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a notorious greenhouse gas and also a promising building block in synthetic chemistry due to its abundance, easy availability, nontoxicity, and recyclability. However, the inert nature of CO2 has a ...
Materials Science
Oct 13, 2022
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Researchers discover new multicellular bacteria species
Researchers in Japan have identified a new species of bacteria with unique multicellular characteristics that may provide insight into how multicellularity arises, according to a study published today in eLife.
Evolution
Oct 12, 2022
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