Calvin Cycle

Calvin Cycle

The Calvin cycle (sometimes called the Benson-Calvin cycle) is a series of chemical events that occur in chloroplasts during photosynthesis. The cycle is light-independent because…
Metalens Expands its Reach from Light to Sound

Metalens Expands its Reach from Light to Sound

Junsuk Rho from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Department of Chemical Engineering, and the Department of Electrical Engineering, Dr. Dongwoo Lee from the Department…
Making Batteries requires a lot of Lithium – some could come from Gas well Effluent

Making Batteries requires a lot of Lithium – some could come from Gas well Effluent

Most batteries used in technology, such as smart watches and electric cars, are created from lithium, which travels around the world before reaching manufacturers. But…
Lanthanum Oxide – an inorganic compound

Lanthanum Oxide – an inorganic compound

Lanthanum(III) oxide, often known as lanthana, has the chemical formula La2O3. It is an inorganic compound comprising the rare earth element lanthanum and oxygen. It…
Lanthanum Phosphide – an inorganic compound

Lanthanum Phosphide – an inorganic compound

Lanthanum phosphide is an inorganic compound of lanthanum and phosphorus with the chemical formula LaP. It belongs to the category of binary compounds, where lanthanum…
A Better approach to Controlling Shape-shifting Soft Robots

A Better approach to Controlling Shape-shifting Soft Robots

A novel machine-learning technique can train and control a reconfigurable soft robot that can change shape to complete a task. The team also developed a…
Carbon-capture Batteries built to store Renewable Energy, helping the Climate

Carbon-capture Batteries built to store Renewable Energy, helping the Climate

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are researching battery technology to combat climate change in two ways: by increasing the usage…
Robotic System Feeds Persons who have Severe Movement Impairments

Robotic System Feeds Persons who have Severe Movement Impairments

Cornell researchers have created a robotic feeding system that employs computer vision, machine learning, and multimodal sensing to properly feed persons with severe mobility impairments,…
Lanthanum Carbide – a chemical compound

Lanthanum Carbide – a chemical compound

Lanthanum carbide, or LaC2, is a chemical compound. It is being investigated in relation to the production of specific types of superconductors and nanotubes. It…
Lanthanum Aluminate – an inorganic compound

Lanthanum Aluminate – an inorganic compound

Lanthanum aluminate is an inorganic compound having the chemical formula LaAlO3, commonly abbreviated as LAO. It is an optically clear ceramic oxide with a deformed…
Wind Farms are able to Neutralize their Emissions within Two Years

Wind Farms are able to Neutralize their Emissions within Two Years

When compared to thermal power facilities, a wind farm that has been spinning for less than two years can balance the carbon emissions generated over…
Discover Best Conditions for Mass Manufacture of Ultraviolet Holograms

Discover Best Conditions for Mass Manufacture of Ultraviolet Holograms

Professor Junsuk Rho of the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering, Hyunjung Kang and Nara Jeon, PhD candidates from the Department of…
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