Researchers measure near-perfect performance in low-cost semiconductors
Tiny, easy-to-produce particles, called quantum dots, may soon take the place of more expensive single crystal semiconductors in advanced electronics found in solar panels,...
Cause of cathode degradation identified for nickel-rich materials
A team of scientists including researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have identified the...
Ocean sink for man-made CO2 measured
An international research project led by scientists from ETH Zurich has determined the amount of man-made CO2 emissions taken up by the ocean between 1994...
Study proves importance of bird poo in enhancing coral growth
A University of Otago study has shown the positive impact bird poo, or guano, has on coral growth in tropical seas. Published online in...
Wolves cooperate with humans
Wolves lead, dogs follow—and both cooperate with humans. The statement is a bold one, especially as wolves have received a lot of negative attention...
Converting biomass by applying mechanical force
One of the greatest global challenges is the efficient use of renewable sources in order to meet the increasing demand for energy and feedstock...
New 3-D map will help solve long-standing cosmic mysteries
A new study led by ANU has created a 3D map of the magnetic field in a small wedge of the Milky Way galaxy,...
Sea quark surprise reveals deeper complexity in proton spin puzzle
New data from the STAR experiment at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) add detail—and complexity—to an intriguing puzzle that scientists have been seeking...
Ancient DNA research shines spotlight on Iberia
The largest study to date of ancient DNA from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Portugal and Spain) offers new insights into the populations that lived...
Exotic ‘second sound’ phenomenon observed in pencil lead
The next time you set a kettle to boil, consider this scenario: After turning the burner off, instead of staying hot and slowly warming...
Tectonics in the tropics trigger Earth’s ice ages, study finds
Over the last 540 million years, the Earth has weathered three major ice ages—periods during which global temperatures plummeted, producing extensive ice sheets and...
