Jessica Irvine 
A man watches the Perseid meteor shower on the Pamir Plateau on August 13, 2021 in Xinjiang Uygur … [+] Autonomous Region of China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images) VCG via Getty Images From June to September, stargazing in the northern hemisphere can be quite challenging, especially in higher latitudes where it remains light …
Levitating droplets. Each of these droplets contains a single viral particle of SARS-CoV-2. The droplets appear as lines due to their rapid movement in an electrodynamic field. Credit: University of Bristol Scientists at the University of Bristol have made critical discoveries about the reasons why airborne viruses lose their infectivity. Their findings, published in the …
A groundbreaking method for controlling quantum states in materials has been discovered. By utilizing an electric field, researchers can induce polarization switching in a ferroelectric substrate, resulting in varied magnetic and topological states. Credit: Mina Yoon, Fernando Reboredo, Jacquelyn DeMink/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have made a significant breakthrough …
In light of World Sauntering Day on June 19th, let’s delve into the scientific insights on the benefits of slowing down… [+] in a fast-paced world. getty According to a groundbreaking study published in the esteemed journal Perspectives on Psychological Science, engaging our brains frequently may reduce age-related cognitive decline. However, this doesn’t imply that …
Left, ultrafast light pulses excite and probe a tiny sample of WS2 one layer of atoms thick, emitting electrons that are collected by a new detector called a momentum microscope. Right, full 3-D energy-momentum distribution of the emitted electrons. Credit: Stony Brook University When certain semiconductors absorb light, they can form excitons, which are particle …
The tug-of-war will tire you out, here’s how to find balance. getty In relationships, power play goes beyond dominance and submission. It involves the roles each partner assumes when faced with challenges or situations. These roles and patterns of interaction, known as “power dynamics,” influence the behavior of each partner. Power imbalances often arise in …
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new article published in the Journal of Marketing by researchers from the University of Arkansas and Northeastern University focuses on the study of social media disengagement. Social media disengagement refers to the psychological motivation of individuals to distance themselves from a brand on social media. The article, titled “For Shame! …
Tragedy seems to have struck a costly underwater expedition to visit the Titanic, as the passengers have mysteriously vanished in the depths of the ocean. A crucial point of discussion in this disaster is the control mechanism of the submarine, which was not a conventional steering device but rather a Logitech G F710 PC controller. …
Denong Wang in SRI’s Tumor Glycomics Lab. Credit: SRI International Glycomics, the study of individual glycomes, is a critical field that holds potential for disease diagnosis, cancer detection, and precision immunotherapy. Denong Wang, the Senior Program Director of SRI Biosciences’ Tumor Glycomics Laboratory, and his team focus on exploring the diversity of glycomes to identify …
Danone, the owner of Activia and Actimel, is using modern technology and scientific research to create the yogurt of the future. At their new facility near Paris, researchers are using machine learning and an artificial stomach to determine which bacteria in yogurt have the best health benefits. This technology gives Danone a scientific edge, which …