AstronomyBlack Holes Eat in a Sloppy Manner The expression “black holes are messy eaters” describes some of the chaotic and energetic processes that occur when a black hole accretes, or consumes, nearby…
ChemistryBetter Capture of the Effect of Aerosol Particles on Clouds and Climate Global measurements and model calculations show that a simple formula can successfully capture the complex relationship between the chemistry and climate impact of aerosol particles.…
AstronomyBlack Hole Feeding and Feedback at the Heart of an Active Galaxy A supermassive black hole lies at the heart of almost every large galaxy. An international research team recently observed the Circinus galaxy, one of the…
PhysicsSupercrystals are being used to Harvest more Solar Energy Supercrystals are a specific arrangement of atoms or molecules in a crystalline structure that exhibits distinct and enhanced properties when compared to individual crystals. If…
GeographySeparating Signals from the Seafloor Signal processing is typically used to separate signals recorded at the seafloor, especially in the context of marine acoustics or seismology. The goal is to…
TechnologyGold now has a Bright Future in the Field of Wearable Devices Gold is well-known for its high conductivity, resistance to corrosion, and biocompatibility. These properties make it an appealing material for certain components in wearable devices,…
AstronomyTravel to a Black Hole over 10 Billion Years and 50,000 Light-years Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are extremely bright, powerful explosions that spew out copious amounts of gamma radiation. They fall into two primary categories: those with long…
AstronomyA New Astrophysics Model Reveals a New Source of Long Gamma-ray Bursts Advanced computer simulations and theoretical calculations are assisting astronomers in better understanding the origins of some of the universe’s most energetic and mysterious light shows,…
PhysicsCompact Accelerator Technology reaches a significant Energy Milestone Researchers have demonstrated a compact particle accelerator that produces an electron beam with an energy of 10 billion electron volts (10 GeV) in less than…
PhysicsEinstein’s Gravity and Quantum Mechanics are combined in a New Theory The widely held belief has been that Einstein’s theory of gravity must be modified, or “quantized,” in order to fit within quantum theory. String theory…
TechnologyModular Dam Design could hasten the Adoption of Renewable Energy Southwest Research Institute has created a new modular steel buttress dam system to address energy storage issues that are impeding the integration of renewable energy…
ChemistryChromium is used to replace rare and Expensive Noble Metals Expensive noble metals are frequently used to illuminate screens or convert solar energy into fuels. Chemists at the University of Basel have now succeeded in…