The field of quantum computation holds great promise for revolutionizing how we process and store information. One of the key challenges in this field is finding suitable materials that can host and manipulate quantum states. Physicists at RIKEN have recently made an exciting breakthrough by developing an electronic device that hosts unusual states of matter,
The global carbon cycle is a complex system influenced by various factors, and marine organisms play a crucial role in this process. Phytoplankton, for example, absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and sequester it in organic matter that sinks to the deep ocean. This process, known as the biological carbon pump, has long been thought
For centuries, the Moon has captivated our imagination as a pristine celestial body, untouched by human influence. However, the reality is drastically different. Over the past 60 years, humans have been busy leaving their mark on Earth’s satellite. In a new paper, researchers argue that we have entered a new epoch on the Moon –
In a new review conducted by psychiatrist John McGrath and his team at the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, it was suggested that owning a cat as a pet could potentially double a person’s risk of developing schizophrenia-related disorders. This idea was first proposed in a study back in 1995, where exposure to a
Stir-frying is a popular cooking method enjoyed by billions of people around the world. However, this cooking technique not only produces delicious dishes but also emits a mixture of gases and particles that can pollute indoor air and pose a risk to human health. In order to accurately estimate and predict the concentration of these
On the highway of heat transfer, thermal energy is traditionally moved through quantum particles known as phonons. However, in today’s nanoscale semiconductors, the efficacy of phonons in removing heat has reached its limit. This limitation has led researchers at Purdue University to focus on harnessing the potential of a novel type of quasiparticles called “polaritons”
The field of metal-catalyzed C-H functionalization has long been plagued by the challenge of differentiating between bonds in fluoroarenes. However, the Chirik Group at the Princeton Department of Chemistry has taken a significant step forward by introducing a new method that leverages a cobalt catalyst to functionalize fluoroarenes based on their intrinsic electronic properties. Published
A team of roboticists from Technical University of Munich and Sun Yat-sen University in Germany and China, respectively, have made significant improvements to the agility of quadruped robots. By adding a flexible spine and tail, the researchers have created a more refined robot that demonstrates enhanced mobility. The study was recently published in the journal
Throughout adulthood, there has been a prevailing notion that the thymus gland is no longer essential. However, a recent retrospective study challenges this belief and suggests that the thymus gland may play a crucial role in our overall health. The study conducted by US researchers revealed that individuals who had their thymus removed face an
At the heart of the Milky Way, scientists have long been captivated by a group of stars known as the S-stars. These stars have perplexed astronomers due to their unusual origins, given the extreme conditions surrounding the supermassive black hole they orbit. However, a groundbreaking study conducted by a team led by astrophysicist Shogo Nishiyama
In 1960, Joaquin Luttinger presented a groundbreaking statement that established a relationship between the behavior of a system’s low-energy excitations and the total number of particles it can accommodate. This theorem held true not only in systems of independent particles but also in correlated quantum matter with strong interactions between the particles. However, recent research
In the field of surgical applications, traditional medical adhesives have often posed significant challenges due to their limited bio-absorbability, high toxicity, and lack of customizability. These limitations have resulted in suboptimal surgical outcomes. However, recent advancements in synthetic biology offer a promising alternative. Researchers, led by Fuzhong Zhang, professor of energy, environmental & chemical engineering