Webb Reveals an Early-universe Prequel to a Massive Galaxy Cluster The James Webb Space Telescope, a NASA space telescope, is scheduled to launch in December 2021. It is intended to be the Hubble Space Telescope’s…
By Modifying the Kolbe Connection, One can Convert Waste into Expensive Materials Researchers from Scripps Research and Abbvie Process Research and Development discovered that by making a few little adjustments to the Kolbe coupling process, it is…
Acoustic Dispersion Acoustic dispersion is the phenomenon in which the speed of sound waves through a medium varies with frequency. In other words, different frequencies of sound…
Thermoelectric Materials Thermoelectric materials show the thermoelectric effect in a strong or convenient form. It can convert temperature differences to electrical voltage and vice versa. The thermoelectric…
Existing Antibiotics, Hidden in Plain Sight on Pharmacy Shelves, can Treat Superbugs, According to a New Test FDA-approved medicines that are sold at your local drugstore can successfully treat superbugs, according to a recent test. But because the gold-standard test indicates they…
Barocaloric Materials Barocaloric materials exhibit strong, reversible thermic responses to pressure changes. Many involve heat-releasing solid-to-solid phase changes from disordered to ordered and rigid under increased pressure.…
Acoustic Metamaterial An acoustic metamaterial is a material that is designed to control and manipulate the propagation of sound waves. It is a man-made material with unique…
Herpes Study Deepens Knowledge of Recurrent Viral Infections and May Help Prevent Them Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago have identified a crucial protein involved in viral reinfections that may be the target of antiviral medications…
Acoustic Waves Acoustic waves are a type of energy propagation method that uses adiabatic loading and unloading to move through a medium. Acoustic pressure, particle velocity, particle…
Researchers Redesign a Group of Polymers Produced by Living Microbes in Nature Polymers are large molecules made up of repeating subunits called monomers. These monomers are chemically bonded together through covalent bonds to form long chains or…
Humans require Deep-space Ecosystem similar to Earth While an Earth-like ecosystem would undoubtedly be ideal for deep-space living, it is not required. As evidenced by our ability to colonize different regions of…
Microbubbles in New Ultrasound Technology Break Down the Blood-Brain Barrier to Treat Human Glioblastoma The fact that the most effective treatment cannot cross the blood-brain barrier to reach the aggressive brain tumor has been a significant hurdle to treating…