Science & Technology
Volcano-like rupture could have caused magnetar slowdown
In October 2020, a highly magnetic neutron star called SGR 1935+2154 abruptly began spinning more slowly. Astrophysicist now show the magnetar’s rotational slowdown could have been caused by a volcano-like rupture near its magnetic pole.
New hybrid catalyst could help decarbonization and make ethylene production more sustainable
A new hybrid catalyst converts carbon dioxide into ethylene in one pot.
Milk’s packaging influences its flavor
The dairy industry strives to preserve the quality and safety of milk products while maintaining the freshest possible taste for consumers. To date, the industry has largely focused on packaging milk in light-blocking containers to preserve freshness, …
UK substantially underestimates its methane emissions from oil and gas production — and many other countries probably do too
Scientists develop a newer, more accurate method for calculating methane emissions from offshore oil and gas production that suggests the United Kingdom severely underestimates its greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers conclude that as much as five tim…
Qubits on strong stimulants
In the global push for practical quantum networks and quantum computers, an international team of researchers has demonstrated a leap in preserving the quantum coherence of quantum dot spin qubits.
New test could detect Alzheimer’s disease 3.5 years before clinical diagnosis
New research has established a blood-based test that could be used to predict the risk of Alzheimer’s disease up to 3.5 years before clinical diagnosis.
Starry tail tells the tale of dwarf galaxy evolution
A giant diffuse tail of stars has been discovered emanating from a large, faint dwarf galaxy. The presence of a tail indicates that the galaxy has experienced recent interaction with another galaxy. This is an important clue for understanding how so ca…
New species of microalgae discovered
A new species of microalgae was found in water from a home aquarium. While analyzing DNA samples taken from the algae, researchers discovered Medakamo hakoo, whose DNA sequence didn’t match any on record. This new species is the smallest known freshwat…
New technology may help inform brain stimulation
Researchers are a step closer to unravelling the mystery of brain activity to better understand the outcomes of deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Looking back at the Tonga eruption
A ‘back-projection’ technique reveals new details of the volcanic eruption in Tonga that literally shook the world.
Researchers map the effects of dietary nutrients on disease
Researchers have created a tool to predict the effects of different diets on both cancerous cells and healthy cells in mice. Their work could help disentangle the subtle metabolic changes associated with different types of nutrients, and improve our un…
Stability of perovskite solar cells reaches next milestone
Perovskite semiconductors promise highly efficient and low-cost solar cells. However, the semi-organic material is very sensitive to temperature differences, which can quickly lead to fatigue damage in normal outdoor use. Adding a dipolar polymer compo…
Gum infection may be a risk factor for heart arrhythmia, researchers find
Periodontitis, a gum disease, can lead to a litany of dental issues from bad breath to bleeding and lost teeth. Now, researchers have found that it could be connected to even more severe problems elsewhere in the body — the heart. In a new study, the …
Study shows FDA-approved TB regimen may not work against the deadliest form of TB due to multidrug-resistant strains
Findings in animal models show that a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved antibiotic regimen for multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) may not work for TB meningitis.