Science & Technology
Global warming intensifies typhoon-induced extreme precipitation over East Asia
Scientists use a 3km high-resolution climate model to reveal expanded extreme rainfall from typhoons.
Unraveling the mysteries of fog in complex terrain
While fog presents a major hazard to transportation safety, meteorologists have yet to figure out how to forecast it with the precision they have achieved for precipitation, wind and other stormy events. This is because the physical processes resulting…
In coastal communities, sea level rise may leave some isolated
Amid the threat of dramatic sea level rise, coastal communities face unprecedented dangers, but a new study reveals that as flooding intensifies, disadvantaged populations will be the ones to experience some of the most severe burdens of climate change.
Breakthrough in organic semiconductor synthesis paves the way for advanced electronic devices
A research team has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of organic semiconductors. Their successful synthesis and characterization of a novel molecule called ‘BNBN anthracene’ has opened up new possibilities for the development of advanced…
Molecules exhibit non-reciprocal interactions without external forces
Researchers have discovered that molecules experience non-reciprocal interactions without external forces. Fundamental forces such as gravity and electromagnetism are reciprocal, where two objects are attracted to each other or are repelled by each oth…
Revolutionary nanodrones enable targeted cancer treatment
A research team has unveiled a remarkable breakthrough in cancer treatment.
Sodium’s high-pressure transformation can tell us about the interiors of stars, planets
A new study has revealed the chemical bonding behind sodium’s high-pressure transformation from shiny metal to transparent insulator.
A carbon-lite atmosphere could be a sign of water and life on other terrestrial planets
Best chance of finding liquid water, and even life on other planets, is to look for the absence of carbon dioxide in their atmospheres.
Western Cascades landscapes in Oregon historically burned more often than previously thought
Forests on the west slope of Oregon’s Cascade Range experienced fire much more often between 1500 and 1895 than had been previously thought.
Low-carbohydrate diets emphasizing healthy, plant-based sources associated with slower long-term weight gain
Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains were associated with slower long-term weight gain than low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of animal proteins and fats with unh…