Biology
Invasive Species are a Problem in Public Gardens
Some non-native plants grown in public gardens or arboretums are escaping and becoming invasive in natural forests. Denis Conover, a botanist, does not have to…
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Engineering
Hybrid Transistors Pave the Way for Biological and Microelectronic Integration
Using common microprocessor manufacturing methods, researchers create transistors by combining silicon with biological silk. To change its properties, the silk protein can be easily modified…
Engineering
Carbon Capture in Concrete is Verified using a New Method
Carbon capture is critical for reducing the impact of human CO2 emissions on our climate. Researchers at Japan’s University of Tokyo and Nagoya University have…
Astronomy
Black 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…
Chemistry
Better 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.…
Astronomy
Black 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…
Physics
Supercrystals 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…
Geography
Separating 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…
Technology
Gold 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,…
Astronomy
Travel 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…
Astronomy
A 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,…
Physics
Compact 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…
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