How common are Earth-like planets in the universe? When I started working on supernova explosions, I never imagined that my research would eventually lead me to ask a question about the origin of Earth-like planets. Yet that is exactly where it…
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Cosmic rays from a nearby supernova may help explain Earth-like planets
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Doctor's orders? 'Belly laugh at least two to five days a week'
Melanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh.
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Muddy eruption at Yellowstone's Black Diamond Pool captured on video
“Kablooey!” That’s the word U.S. Geological Survey volcanic experts used to describe a muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park on Saturday morning.
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Controlling exciton flow in moiré superlattices: New method leverages correlated electrons
Excitons are pairs of bound negatively charged electrons and positively charged holes that form in semiconductors, enabling the transport of energy in electronic devices. These pairs of charge carriers also emerge in transition metal…
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More efficient, scalable electrolyzers advance green hydrogen production
During its first year of implementation, the STELAH project has delivered significant strategic progress in the development of next-generation alkaline electrolysis technologies for renewable hydrogen production.
Led by Tecnicas Reunidas…
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Dinosaur Eggs Hold the Ultimate Time Capsule—And Scientists Just Cracked It
Until now, accurately dating fossils has been one of paleontology’s major challenges. Most dating methods rely on surrounding volcanic materials such as zircon-bearing ash, which are absent in many fossil-rich formations. When those aren’t…
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Ionic liquids slow perovskite degradation: Solar cells retain 90% performance at 90°C
Solar cells, devices that can generate electricity from sunlight, are already helping to reduce fossil fuel emissions in many countries worldwide. In recent years, energy engineers have been assessing the potential of materials other than silicon…
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Disciplinary confinement in prison does more harm than good
When prison inmates break the rules, they may be placed in solitary confinement—sometimes for 24, 48 or 72 hours. Although it is frequently criticized, disciplinary segregation is still widely used in Quebec’s provincial jails.
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9 new butterflies discovered in old museum archives
When you think of butterflies, chances are you imagine unmistakable insects…
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How natural daylight can help people with diabetes improve blood sugar levels
People with type 2 diabetes may be able to improve their blood sugar by doing something as simple as sitting by a window for a few hours each day. In a study published in Cell Metabolism, scientists showed that natural daylight helps maintain…
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