Lignocellulosic biomass has been widely recognized as a renewable feedstock for 2nd-generation biomanufacturing. A key challenge in this field is finding an efficient way to co-ferment mixed glucose and xylose in lignocellulosic hydrolysates, as it is crucial for lowering the cost of the final products. However, due to limited xylose assimilation and the glucose repression
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Quantum science has taken a significant leap forward with a groundbreaking development in the field of quantum light emitters. A team of researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory has successfully generated a stream of circularly polarized single photons using a new approach. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize quantum information and communication applications. By
Scientists at NTU Singapore have made a remarkable discovery in battery technology, paving the way for the development of smart contact lenses. The team, led by Associate Professor Lee Seok Woon, has created a flexible battery that is as thin as a human cornea. This revolutionary battery stores electricity when submerged in a saline solution,
Human eyes have long been regarded as a gateway to the soul, but recent scientific advancements have revealed that they can also offer valuable insight into the central nervous system and the development of neurological disorders. Researchers have discovered that three-dimensional eye scans, commonly used by optometrists to assess retinal health, can provide early indications
In a remarkable achievement that has captivated the world, India’s space agency, the Indian Space Resource Organization (ISRO), successfully landed the Chandrayaan-3 lander on the lunar surface. This historic feat makes India the fourth country to touch down on the Moon and the first to land at one of the lunar poles. The Chandrayaan-3 mission,
Soft robotics, a field that aims to create robots with pliable bodies similar to humans, has long been hindered by the difficulty of mass-producing and incorporating softer components into their designs. While researchers have been exploring ways to incorporate the feel of living organisms into their creations, the lack of an efficient manufacturing process has
A groundbreaking discovery in material science has been made by Chenfeng Ke, who will soon be joining Washington University in St. Louis as an associate professor of chemistry. Ke has developed a revolutionary design for tough and stretchable hydrogels, which was recently reported in the journal Chem. This novel material possesses both flexibility and durability,
Triplons have long baffled scientists due to their elusive nature. These particles are incredibly challenging to observe experimentally, often leading researchers to conduct tests on macroscopic materials and report average measurements of the entire sample. However, Academy Research Fellow Robert Drost and his team have found a breakthrough using designer quantum materials, offering a unique
The Amazon rainforest, often considered the world’s largest carbon sink and a crucial tool in the fight against climate change, has faced an alarming increase in carbon emissions. Recent research indicates that the region’s carbon emissions have doubled in 2019 and 2020 compared to the previous decade. This surge in emissions can be attributed to
In the realm of food safety, there exists a common but flawed tactic for assessing the freshness and safety of food – the sniff test. Despite being aware of the limitations of this practice, even professionals in the field, such as microbiologists, occasionally find themselves succumbing to its allure. However, it is crucial to recognize
The James Webb Space Telescope has recently provided stunning new images of the Ring Nebula, also known as Messier 57. These observations offer a never-before-seen glimpse into the intricate details of the dying star surrounded by glowing debris. Utilizing the near-infrared NIRCam and mid-infrared MIRI, these images showcase different aspects of the Sun-like star’s final
As the Eastern seaboard of the US goes about its morning commute on Wednesday 23 August, India will be making its second attempt at deploying a rover on the lunar surface. If successful, Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander will be the first craft to touch down near the Moon’s south pole, an attractive destination for exploration that