Jessica Irvine 
Optical convolution kernel based on the volatile-modulation-compatible photonic memory: (a) Schematic architecture of a 4×4 OCK. The inset is the discrete device of OCK. (b) The nonvolatile multi-level switching of photonic memory. (c) The volatile modulation dynamic response of the photonic memory. (d) Schematic diagram of the on-chip training and writing operation of the OCK. …
Credit: Journal of the American Chemical Society (2023). DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c11420 Researchers have long been fascinated by metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to their diverse range of applications, including gas absorption, water harvesting, energy storage, and desalination. However, selecting the most effective MOFs for specific tasks quickly and cost-effectively has posed a challenge. This is where MOFormer, …
Desert sky: Joshua trees have been scorched in the out-of-control York Fire that is tearing through the Mojave Desert in the southwestern United States. A massive wildfire is currently raging through the environmentally sensitive Mojave Desert, causing concern for the preservation of Joshua trees, which are predominantly found in the southwestern United States. Since the …
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain NASA is currently actively listening for any signals from Voyager 2, the spacecraft that is millions of miles away, after losing contact with it. Voyager 2 has been traveling deeper into interstellar space, but it lost contact after flight controllers mistakenly sent a wrong command that shifted its antenna away from …
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Declawing house cats to prevent them from scratching people and furniture is a controversial practice that is even banned in some countries and regions of the U.S. However, this practice is not limited to house cats. In a recently conducted study, researchers examined the effects of declawing on larger species of …
Has academia become more gender-fair for women? Findings from an adversarial analysis of gender bias Has academia become more gender-fair for women? Findings from an adversarial analysis of gender bias Pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has historically required women to confront significant gender bias within the world of academia. But …
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Sperm cells play a crucial role in the process of reproduction by delivering half of the genetic material needed for creating new life. The success of this reproductive process relies on the development of functionally competent sperm cells, which are often determined by their shape. In cases of in vitro fertilization, …
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Social media plays a crucial role as a marketing tool for promoting new products. It serves as a platform to educate consumers about product features and advantages over competitor offerings. A recent study conducted by the University of Notre Dame explores the impact of social media promotion in the motion picture …
Being in the presence of Mother Nature can help reconnect with your maternal instincts. getty The arrival of a newborn is a life-altering experience for every parent. However, some mothers may also experience feelings of sadness, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions alongside the joy and excitement. This mental health condition, known as postpartum depression, affects mothers …
University of Wyoming researchers ply the waters of an alpine lake in the Stough Basin of Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains as part of their research into the impacts of trout stocking in the once-fishless lakes. Among their findings is that trout from lakes stocked decades ago in the Wind Rivers have evolved to develop more …