Granular materials are often seen in our daily lives, from the sand on the beach to the grains in an hourglass. However, the properties of these materials can vary significantly depending on their composition and structure. Researchers from the University of Amsterdam and Santiago in Chile have recently made a groundbreaking discovery in the field
California, a state typically praised for its progressive environmental policies, has found itself in an ironic position as the largest emitter of sulfuryl fluoride in the nation. Despite being a leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly with a plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045, a recent study conducted by Johns Hopkins University has
Tesla reported a sharp decline in first-quarter auto sales, with global deliveries totaling 386,810 units, down 8.5 percent compared to the previous period. This drop in sales was attributed to several factors, including weak demand in China, where Tesla faces tough competition from local electric vehicle makers. Additionally, an arson attack on power lines in
Recent research has shed light on the creation of spherical carbon ‘cages’ known as fullerenes, which play a crucial role in the origins of life. By combining the results of laboratory studies with simulation software, scientists have made a significant discovery. These findings have important implications not only for our understanding of how life emerged
Recent reports on social media platform TikTok have highlighted unexpected pregnancies among women using semaglutide-based medications like Wegovy and Ozempic. While the exact reasons behind these unplanned pregnancies remain unclear, there is speculation that these drugs could potentially interfere with certain types of birth control. This alarming trend has raised concerns and questions about the
Platinum (Pt) electrodes are essential components in clean power technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis. These electrodes play a crucial role in catalyzing reactions that produce clean energy. However, the surface oxidation that occurs during these processes can degrade the performance and stability of the catalyst. This degradation poses a significant challenge in
In a breakthrough development, a team of engineers at The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology’s ICFO–Institut de Ciències Fotòniques has introduced a revolutionary nearly transparent camera designed for eye tracking applications. This innovative camera has the potential to overcome the long-standing issue of obstructing the user’s view, thus opening up new possibilities for various
Recently, an international team of scientists led by Boston College physicists made a groundbreaking discovery in an intrinsic monolayer crystal, uncovering dual topological phases with intriguing properties in a quantum material. This finding, reported in the online version of the journal Nature, sheds light on new rule-bending characteristics that could revolutionize the field of quantum
One of the most severe hail events ever documented in Spain occurred on August 30, 2022, in Gerona, north-eastern Spain. Hailstones as large as 12cm caused extensive damage to buildings, vehicles, and agricultural areas, resulting in 67 injuries and one fatality. This extreme weather event caught the attention of researchers due to its rarity and
In the US state of Texas, a person has been reported to be recovering from bird flu after being exposed to dairy cattle. This incident has sparked growing concern, especially considering the current global strain of the virus and how it is spreading to new species. This is only the second case of a human
The production of ammonia is a vital process used in various industries, from agriculture to explosives. However, traditional methods of ammonia production are not environmentally friendly, emitting large amounts of carbon and requiring high energy consumption. In a bid to address these issues, a team of engineers at the University of Illinois Chicago has developed
In the realm of science and technology, the use of coherent light sources in the deep ultraviolet (DUV) region is vital for a variety of applications such as lithography, defect inspection, metrology, and spectroscopy. The traditional high-power 193-nanometer (nm) lasers have been critical in lithography for precise patterning. However, the limitations in coherence associated with
The South Asian monsoon season is a critical time for over a billion people in the Indian subcontinent, as heavy rains can have a significant impact on agriculture and urban planning. Predicting when these rains will come is essential for farmers to plan their harvests and for city officials to prepare for potential flooding. However,
Cancer treatment has long been a challenging and complex field, with the discovery of new compounds with pharmacological properties being both expensive and time-consuming. As a result, researchers at Imperial College London have developed a new platform for the synthesis, analysis, and testing of compounds that may one day treat cancer. This innovative approach aims
El Niño, a climate pattern characterized by warmer waters in the eastern Pacific, has been responsible for bringing record heat and heavy precipitation across the world in recent years. A new study published in Science Advances has found that these events may become even stronger due to the melting Arctic sea ice. The study, conducted
