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Oct 26, 2024

Successful experiment paves the way for discovery of a new element

Posted by in categories: chemistry, physics

The search for new elements comes from the dream of finding a variant that is sufficiently stable to be long-lived and not prone to immediate decay. There is a theory in nuclear physics about an island of stability of superheavy elements. This is a potential zone in the upper part of the periodic table of as-yet-undiscovered elements that could remain stable for longer than just a few seconds. The aim is to explore the limits of stability of atomic nuclei.

Oct 26, 2024

Superconductivity researchers solve the mystery of Fermi arcs

Posted by in categories: materials, physics

High-temperature superconductivity is one of the great mysteries of modern physics: Some materials conduct electrical current without any resistance—but only at very low temperatures. Finding a material that remains superconducting even at room temperature would spark a technological revolution. People all over the world are therefore working on a better, more comprehensive understanding of such materials.

Oct 26, 2024

Fringe photometric stereo method improves speed and accuracy of 3D surface measurements

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, robotics/AI

Researchers have developed a faster and more accurate method for acquiring and reconstructing high-quality 3D surface measurements. The approach could greatly improve the speed and accuracy of surface measurements used for industrial inspection, medical applications, robotic vision and more.

Oct 26, 2024

Researchers use high-performance computing to analyze a quantum photonics experiment

Posted by in categories: computing, quantum physics

For the first time ever, scientists at Paderborn University have used high-performance computing (HPC) at large scales to analyze a quantum photonics experiment. In specific terms, this involved the tomographic reconstruction of experimental data from a quantum detector. This is a device that measures individual photons.

Oct 26, 2024

Ghost Particles on Patrol: Antimatter Detector Revolutionizes Nuclear Reactor Monitoring

Posted by in categories: military, nuclear energy, particle physics

Researchers have developed a new detector that analyzes antineutrinos emitted by nuclear reactors to monitor their activities from great distances.

This technology, which utilizes the phenomena of Cherenkov radiation, could revolutionize how we ensure reactors are not producing material for nuclear weapons, despite challenges from other environmental antineutrinos.

Nuclear Fission and Antimatter Monitoring.

Oct 26, 2024

A Single Workout Can Improve Your Brain: Here’s What Scientists Found

Posted by in categories: health, neuroscience

UC Santa Barbara researchers discovered that single, vigorous exercise sessions, especially under 30 minutes, improve cognitive functions like memory and executive function. Future studies will explore whether combining physical activity with cognitive tasks yields even greater benefits.

Years of research on exercise have long supported the idea that consistent workouts over time lead to both physical and cognitive benefits. But what about short, intense bursts of exercise? A team of scientists at UC Santa Barbara has taken a closer look.

Their study was recently published in the journal Communications Psychology.

Oct 26, 2024

The Science Behind Inflammation’s Hidden Role in Depression

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, neuroscience, science

New research underscores the role of the immune system in depression, linking inflammation to poor response to standard antidepressants and highlighting the importance of personalized medicine in addressing different biological patterns in depressed individuals.

A collaborative study between researchers from the UK and Italy has uncovered new insights into the biological mechanisms of major depressive disorder (MDD), with a particular focus on the role of the immune system.

The researchers examined “gene expression,” which refers to the process by which the instructions in our genes are activated, influencing bodily functions.

Oct 26, 2024

AI-Powered Insights Reveal the Universe’s Fundamental Settings

Posted by in categories: cosmology, robotics/AI

Utilizing a novel AI-driven method, researchers enhanced the precision of estimating critical cosmological parameters by analyzing galaxy distributions.

This breakthrough allows for more refined studies of dark matter and energy, with implications for resolving the Hubble tension and other cosmic mysteries.

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Oct 26, 2024

Ultrafast Laser Pulses Reveal Molecular Fingerprints in a Trillionth of a Second

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, innovation

A new technique called ‘femtosecond-fieldoscopy’ developed by the Max Planck Institute enables the precise detection of biomarkers in minute liquid quantities using ultrashort laser pulses.

This method provides a clear molecular ‘fingerprint’ for identifying specific molecules and opens up possibilities for advanced biomedical research and applications.

Breakthrough in Biomarker Detection.

Oct 26, 2024

Berkeley’s Magic Material: Capturing Carbon From the Air Just Got Easier

Posted by in category: materials

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a new material for direct air capture that outperforms existing technologies.

This covalent organic framework (COF) can effectively remove carbon dioxide from ambient air, mimicking the absorptive capacity of trees but at a significantly accelerated rate.

Carbon Capture Challenges

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