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Biotechnology 1 hour ago

New smart, carbon-free agriculture system is powered by renewable energy

A new integrated energy platform using multiple renewable energy sources has been successfully developed and tested, enabling energy independence and carbon reduction in agriculture. Compared to conventional greenhouse systems, ...

Biochemistry 1 hour ago

Shapeshifting liquid crystal can form emulsions, then change back

Cornell researchers have developed a two-phase liquid crystal system that can rapidly change—and hold—its shape, transforming from a transparent thin liquid film to an opaque emulsion, and then back again, all with a ...

Ecology 4 hours ago

Simple model predicts soil microbiome metabolism shifts with environmental changes

Just like any living organism, the soil has its own metabolism. Plants, worms, insects, and most importantly, microorganisms in the soil break down organic matter, consume and generate nutrients, and process other materials ...

Quantum Âé¶¹ÒùÔºics 5 hours ago

Rabi-like splitting observed under electrical control in artificial magnets

Rabi-like splitting is one of the key concepts in modern quantum technology. Fully understanding it can help us advance our knowledge in quantum information processing. Assistant Professor Aakanksha Sud (Tohoku University), ...

Optics & Photonics 5 hours ago

Chiral metasurfaces encode two images: One visible, one revealed by polarized light

By leveraging the concept of chirality, or the difference of a shape from its mirror image, EPFL scientists have engineered an optical metasurface that controls light to yield a simple and versatile technique for secure encryption, ...

Analytical Chemistry 5 hours ago

New mathematical models shed light on the mechanics of crystal defects

Crystals are known far and wide for their beauty and elegance. But even though they may appear perfect on the outside, their microstructure can be quite complicated, making them difficult to model mathematically.

Materials Science 5 hours ago

Researchers unveil innovative deposition technology for uniform metal alloys at the atomic scale

A research team at UNIST has developed a new deposition technology that enables the uniform mixing of different metals within a single atomic layer. This advancement holds significant promise for applications across semiconductor ...

General Âé¶¹ÒùÔºics 7 hours ago

Universal method unlocks entropy calculation for liquids

A groundbreaking new method developed at the University of Osaka calculates the entropy of liquids using a non-empirical approach, requiring only the atomic species as input. The paper is published in the Journal of Âé¶¹ÒùÔºics: ...

Environment 21 hours ago

Many Texas communities are dangerously unprepared for floods. Lack of funding plays a big role

The devastating flash floods that swept through Texas Hill Country in July 2025 highlight a troubling reality: Despite years of warnings and recent improvements in flood planning, Texas communities remain dangerously vulnerable ...

Materials Science Jul 15, 2025

An alternative adhesive for wearable medical devices could offer relief for allergy-prone skin

Wearable health care devices, such as glucose monitors and heart monitors, are popular due to their ability to gather real-time data that supports users' health and safety.

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