Astronomy
The Mars Landing method is presented in the Simulation
A mathematical model developed by space medicine experts from The Australian National University (ANU) could be used to predict whether an astronaut can safely travel…
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Chemistry
Uncomplicated Method Introduces a Long-needed Class of Semiconductors
Researchers have used common nanofabrication procedures to fabricate versatile metal semiconductor superlattices. These superlattices exhibit a long-sought physical phenomenon — the anisotropic anomalous Hall effect…
Chemistry
Significant Advancement in Stable High-efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells
Solar cells manufactured from materials known as “perovskites” are catching up with the efficiency of traditional silicon-based solar cells. At the same time, they have…
Chemistry
Detecting Airborne Nanoplastics
Large pieces of plastic can break down into nanosized particles that often find their way into the soil and water. Perhaps less well known is…
Physics
New Perspectives on Topological Insulators’ Interaction
Topological insulators are regarded as the key to novel ‘spintronic’ devices and quantum computers of the future due to their unique electronic properties. Physicists have…
Chemistry
Shedding Light on the Causes of Yellowing Plastics
If you own a retro gaming console or have an old roll of packing tape, you’ve seen how plastics turn yellow as they age. Though…
Chemistry
Effectively Converting CO2 and Methane to Valuable Products
CO2 and methane can be turned into valuable products. But there is a problem with the catalysts required for this: They end up being covered…
Chemistry
Light-induced Reactivity of Stable Molecules
Researchers at Linköping University have used computer simulations to show that stable aromatic molecules can become reactive after absorbing light. The results, published in the Journal…
Health
The Immune System’s Deception by Hepatitis E
Hepatitis E is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV). HEV is found in an infected person’s stool. It spreads when someone…
Health
The Risks of Ultraviolet Radiation for Athletes’ Skin Cancer
UV radiation (UV) is a type of energy that is produced both naturally by the sun and artificially by sunbeds. UV radiation from the sun…
Psychology
Children’s Mental Health can be assessed using Robots
Robots can be better at detecting mental wellbeing issues in children than parent-reported or self-reported testing, a new study suggests. A team of roboticists, computer…
Neuroscience
Relationship between Air Pollution and Childhood Brain Development has been Strengthened
Air pollution is not just a problem for lungs. Increasingly, research suggests air pollution can influence childhood behavioral problems and even IQ. A new study…
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