Astronomy
New Membrane Mirrors for Large Space-Based Telescopes Developed by Researchers
Membrane mirrors are a type of deformable mirrors that use a thin, flexible membrane as the reflective surface. These mirrors are used in a variety…
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Physics
The Mystery of Neutrino Mass is approached using Random Matrix Theory
Random matrix theory (RMT) is a mathematical framework used to study the statistical properties of matrices with random elements. It has found applications in various…
Physics
Magnetostriction – a property of magnetic materials
Magnetostriction is a phenomenon in which a magnetic material undergoes a change in shape or size when it is placed in a magnetic field. When…
Technology
Is Jaguar’s Future Bleak, or Would it be Able to Roar Back to Life?
Early on, Sir William Lyons, the company’s founder, and CEO, would present a new model to the press and inquire as to how much they…
Plants and Animals
Ant Mounds Play a Larger Role in Biodiversity than Previously Realized
Ants in our gardens annoy most of us. There are so many of them. If you leave food out on your outdoor table for even…
Technology
Flexoelectricity
Flexoelectricity is a dielectric material property in which it exhibits spontaneous electrical polarization caused by a strain gradient. It refers to the ability of a…
Astronomy
How Did Amino Acids, a Key Building Block of Life, Form Prior to the Origin of Life on Earth?
Our solar system evolved from a molecular cloud made of gas and dust released into the interstellar medium (ISM), a huge area between stars. The…
Physics
Photoelasticity
Photoelasticity is a technique used to visualize and measure the stress distribution in a transparent material by observing the changes in its optical properties. When…
Physics
Pyroelectricity
Pyroelectricity is a phenomenon in which certain materials generate an electrical charge when they are heated or cooled. It is a property of certain crystals…
Physics
The Discovery of a New Topological Phase could Lead the Way for Exciting Advances in Nanotechnology
Cambridge researchers identified a novel topological phase in a two-dimensional system that could serve as a new platform for investigating topological physics in nanoscale devices.…
Chemistry
Polyvinylidene Fluoride
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is a thermoplastic fluoropolymer material that is widely used in various applications due to its excellent chemical resistance, high melting point, and…
Biology
A Dynamic Network of Proteins in the Pores of the Nuclear Envelope Protects Against Harmful Invaders, According to a New Study
Tiny pores in the cell nucleus protect and preserve genetic material, which is essential for healthy aging. A team from the Max Planck Institute of…
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