Meeting the world’s energy demands is becoming increasingly difficult. As we continue to power our technological age, we are faced with the global energy crisis. The development of superconductors that can operate at ambient pressure and temperature could go a long way toward solving this problem. Quantum Materials and Fractals Advancements in superconductivity are linked
Traditional medicines and folk remedies have been the source of many modern treatments. These practices are still widely used today and could provide solutions to various health conditions. A recent study published in ACS Omega details how a team of researchers has identified compounds found in the leaves of a specific medicinal Labrador tea plant
Researchers from the US, Germany, and Japan have disproved the existence of the excitonic insulator phase in Ta2NiSe5, according to a study published in PNAS. The excitonic insulator is an electronically driven phase of matter that can occur in solids, leading to superfluid energy transport with no net charge. Scientists have been searching for ways
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a new method for analyzing protein crystals that could revolutionize drug discovery. The method, which was outlined in a paper published in Nature Communications, allows researchers to interpret the data from X-ray crystallography experiments that was previously discarded. This development could lead to a better understanding of a protein’s
An international team of researchers has found that wearing a peanut patch for 12 months could effectively desensitize toddlers with mild peanut allergies, which means they can tolerate eating small amounts of peanuts without experiencing any allergic symptoms. The patch was tested in a late-stage clinical trial conducted on toddlers aged between 1 to 3
Three-dimensional (3D) printing has seen significant advancements over the years, with the ability to create toys, furniture, and electronic components. As the cost of 3D printing equipment decreases, it could also be used to fabricate soft electronic components for wearable devices. However, 3D printing has seldom been used to produce flexible electronics due to the
Google has announced its plans to integrate its search engine with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology, in response to the threats to its position as the internet’s main gateway. The shift in Google’s search engine has been introduced three months after Microsoft’s Bing search engine started using technology similar to that which powers the AI
Scientists have been left perplexed by an ultra-bright celestial object that is brighter than it should be. NASA has been tracking ultraluminous X-ray sources, which can be 10 million times brighter than the Sun, to understand their workings. These objects break the Eddington limit, which is a fundamental rule of astrophysics that states that an
Scientists and engineers at UNSW Sydney have made progress in solving a critical problem that has been hindering the development of quantum computers that could potentially solve the biggest challenges faced by humanity. The issue of cramped space has been addressed by the use of jellybean quantum dots, which are elongated areas between qubit pairs
Scripps Research chemists have developed a new and controllable method for making benzocyclobutenes (BCBs) that has been a long-standing issue in the field of pharmaceutical chemistry. BCBs are highly valued as building blocks for drug molecules but have been notoriously challenging to access. In a paper published in Science, the researchers described their new method
Blood clots are a vital defense mechanism in the body that helps to stop bleeding and keep us alive. However, if the body is losing a lot of blood, the clotting process may not be sufficient. Researchers have developed a new synthetic replacement system that targets internal injuries without causing any damage of its own.
Minecraft Legends has been released, offering players a chance to return to the blocky world of Minecraft. Minecraft was originally released in 2011 and has become one of the most successful computer games ever made. The game involves mining, acquiring resources, and crafting buildings and goods. Other aspects of the game include combat and constructing
The European Parliament committees are preparing to vote on regulations that will restrict the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the European Union. The move towards this goal was initiated by the European Commission two years ago, and EU member states provided their negotiation position at the end of last year. The arrival of ChatGPT
Cornell University researchers have developed a robot called ReMotion that can replicate a remote user’s movements in real-time, creating an automatic embodiment of the user’s physical space. This technology can convey key body language that is lost in standard virtual environments and allow for better, more dynamic interactions between remote collaborators. How ReMotion Works The
Although COVID-19 is no longer considered a global health emergency by the World Health Organization, researchers are still working to understand more about the virus and its impact on the body. A new analysis of data from 585 patients admitted to the ICU at Northwestern Memorial Hospital has found that a high percentage of those
