Making quantum ‘waves’ in ultrathin materials
Wavelike, collective oscillations of electrons known as "plasmons" are very important for determining the optical and electronic properties of metals.
In atomically thin 2-D materials,...
Seeing the universe through new lenses
Like crystal balls for the universe's deeper mysteries, galaxies and other massive space objects can serve as lenses to more distant objects and phenomena...
Ancient DNA unveils important missing piece of human history
Newly released genomes from Neolithic East Asia have unveiled a missing piece of human prehistory, according to a study conducted by Prof. Fu Qiaomei's...
The revolt of the plants: The arctic melts when plants stop breathing
The vapor that plants emit when they breathe serves to lower land surface temperature, much like watering the yard on a hot day. Until...
Archaeology: Fossilized footprints suggest ancient humans divided labor
The largest collection of footprints from the human fossil record in Africa is described in Scientific Reports this week. The findings, which further our understanding of...
Scientists develop tool to sequence circular DNA
A new tool invented by University of Alberta biologists to sequence circular DNA will provide scientists with richer, more accurate data that could help...
Researchers discover potential targets for COVID-19 therapy
A team of biochemists and virologists at Goethe University and the Frankfurt University Hospital were able to observe how human cells change upon infection...
T. rex’s long legs were made for marathon walking
Long legs may make good runners, but they're great for walking, too. Scientists have generally assumed that long-limbed dinosaurs evolved their leggy proportions for...
Researchers create durable, washable textile coating that can repel viruses
Masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment (PPE) are essential for protecting healthcare workers. However, the textiles and materials used in such items can...
Atomically thin magnets for next generation spin and quantum electronics
As our smartphones, laptops, and computers get smaller and faster, so do the transistors inside them that control the flow of electricity and store...
A new, highly sensitive chemical sensor uses protein nanowires
Writing in the journal NanoResearch, a team at the University of Massachusetts Amherst reports this week that they have developed bioelectronic ammonia gas sensors...
