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June 26, 2024 — Metal-halide perovskites have quickly advanced in the last decade since their discovery as a semiconductor that outshines silicon in its conversion of light into electric current. Simulations on TACC‘s Frontera and Lonestar6 supercomputers have revealed surprising vortex structures in quasiparticles of electrons and atoms, called...

TACC: Frontera and Lonestar6 Simulations Reveal Topological Vortices in Polaron Quasiparticles

A study has found that two atom-thick layers of twisted bismuth might exhibit superconductivity at temperatures significantly higher than the near absolute zero required for a conventional superconductor, like bulk bismuth. “Much has been written about superconductivity on twisted bilayer graphene for certain ‘magic angles’, so it seemed natural for...

Could twisted bismuth pave the way to a practical superconductor?

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A recent discovery by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) confirmed that luminous, very red objects previously detected in the early universe upend conventional thinking about the origins and evolution of galaxies and their supermassive black holes. An international team, led by Penn State...

Tiny bright objects discovered at dawn of universe baffle scientists

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Scientists have discovered a way to store electrical energy in liquid fuels in what could be a major boost for transitioning to renewable energy sources.Batteries are essential for optimising the potential of solar and wind, allowing energy to be stored during periods of overproduction and fed back into the grid when there is low production.Current lithium-ion batteries – which are found in everything from laptops to electric vehicles – are costly for such large-scale purposes, leading scientists to search for alternative systems.A team from Stanford University in the US have now unveiled a new way to use liquid organic hydrogen...

‘Liquid battery’ breakthrough could supercharge renewables transition, scientists say

Experiment captures atoms in free fall to look for gravitational anomalies caused by the Universe’s missing energy. Researchers at UC Berkeley have enhanced the precision of gravity experiments using an atom interferometer combined with an optical lattice, significantly extending the time atoms can be held in free fall. Despite not yet finding deviations from Newton’s gravity, these advancements could potentially reveal new quantum aspects of gravity and test theories about exotic particles like chameleons or symmetrons.

Beyond Gravity: UC Berkeley’s Quantum Leap in Dark Energy Research

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The number of relationships and marriages ending because of disloyalty are on the rise. Loyalty plays a key role in strengthening partners’ bond. Yet, some zodiac signs are more loyal than others. They remain committed and faithful to their partners throughout. Loyalty and honesty increases a person’s trust for you.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are The Most Loyal

Left-handedness has long been a subject of curiosity, often viewed with suspicion or disdain throughout history. However, recent scientific studies have begun to unravel the unique cognitive abilities of left-handers, suggesting they may possess certain intellectual advantages over their right-handed counterparts. This post delves into the fascinating connection between left-handedness and cognitive brilliance, exploring the latest research findings that challenge long-held assumptions.

Left-Handed People Are Truly Brilliant, According to Science

While vapes or e-cigarettes first appeared around 20 years ago as an alternative to smoking, their prevalence and use have increasingly become problematic. Governments and regulators are now catching up to what is widely seen as an addictive and unsafe product. Australia has just passed a world-first bill that will ban all vapes from general retail later this year.

Vape Teardown: Scientists Reveal What's Actually Inside E-Cigarettes

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

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The human brain is said to be the most complex object in the known Universe.  Its 89 billion neurons each have around 7,000 connections on average, and the physical structure of all those entities may be balanced precariously on a knife's edge, according to a new study.
Two physicists at Northwestern University in the US – Helen Ansell and István Kovács – have now used statistical physics to explain the complexity seen in a highly detailed 3D map of not just part of a human brain, but part of a mouse's and fruit fly's brains as well.
At a cellular level,...

The Human Brain's Complexity Verges on The Brink of Chaos, Physicists Say

Results are based on an NIH study that analyzed over two decades of dietary information from 390,124 U.S. adults. A large analysis of data from nearly 400,000 healthy U.S. adults followed for more than 20 years has found no association between regular multivitamin use and lower risk of death. The study, led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute, was published June 26, 2024, in JAMA Network Open.

Decades-Long Study Shatters Myth: Multivitamins Don’t Lower Death Risk

Recent research has redefined the cause of fibrolamellar carcinoma, a rare liver cancer, showing that it stems from the overproduction of the PKA protein rather than a gene fusion, opening up potential new treatment avenues. It’s been enormously difficult to pinpoint the cause of many cancers—and many seem to have...

Mystery Solved: Surprising Origins for a Rare Cancer Uncovered

Quantum computing, once a concept limited to theoretical physics, is now a reality in its early stages. Whether a practical quantum computer will exist in 10 years is a significant inquiry into the future of computing. This field has seen substantial progress, with tech giants and startups investing heavily in research and development.

Will we have a practical Quantum Computer in 10 years?

Researchers have recently utilized skipper charge-coupled devices (CCDs) on the 4.1-meter Southern Astrophysical Research Telescope to capture the first astronomical spectrum using this technology. Recent advancements in skipper CCD technology have enabled precise, low-noise astronomical observations, paving the way for future scientific breakthroughs in cosmology and beyond. Using an instrument...

How Skipper CCDs Are Shattering Limits in Cosmic Observation

The beginning of a long, disruptive volcanic episode near Iceland’s capital. Iceland faces a prolonged volcanic threat on the Reykjanes Peninsula, impacting key infrastructure and 70% of the population. Ongoing scientific analysis aims to predict future eruptions and their consequences using seismic and geochemical data. Ongoing Volcanic Threats in...

The Land of Fire and Ice: Iceland’s Volcanic Eruptions May Last Decades – Possibly Centuries

Photons are the smallest possible particles of electromagnetic energy and therefore also the smallest possible particles of light. Photons can travel at the speed of light because they have no mass (thanks to relativity). Photons also have no charge. Photons represent the entire spectrum of electromagnetic radiation. This includes radio...

Science Made Simple: What Are Photons?

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Short laser pulses can help us unlock the true potential of many miraculous 2D materials.

Ultrafast laser enables 2D material manipulation to create next-gen devices

(Nanowerk News) Advanced materials, including two-dimensional or atomically thin materials just a few atoms thick, are essential for the future of microelectronics technology. Now a team at Los Alamos National Laboratory has developed a way to directly measure such materials’ thermal expansion coefficient, the rate at which the material expands as it heats. That insight can help address heat-related performance issues of materials incorporated into microelectronics, such as computer chips.

New method developed for measuring thermal expansion in atomically thin materials

The Meteor Crater in Arizona, formed by a meteorite impact 50,000 years ago, provides valuable insights into the geological processes of planetary bodies. Preserved by its desert climate, the crater is a key site for studying impact craters. For Asteroid Day (June 30), the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over...

Asteroid Day Revelation: Explore the Massive Meteor Crater in Arizona From Space

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Beyond the Standard Model: New Spin-Spin-Velocity Experiments Could Rewrite Physics Textbooks

Researchers have used quantum sensors to explore new particle interactions at microscale distances, presenting groundbreaking findings that expand the scope of the Standard Model in physics....

Beyond the Standard Model: New Spin-Spin-Velocity Experiments Could Rewrite Physics Textbooks

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