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Analytical Chemistry May 16, 2024

Data-driven model rapidly predicts dehydrogenation barriers in solid-state materials

Researchers have developed a data-driven model to predict the dehydrogenation barriers of magnesium hydride (MgH2), a promising material for solid-state hydrogen storage. This advancement holds significant potential for enhancing ...

Condensed Matter May 16, 2024

Method milestone for quantum physics: Rapid test for topological 2D materials

Topological quantum materials are hailed as a cornerstone of future technological advancements. Yet, validating their exceptional qualities has always been a lengthy process.

General Physics May 16, 2024

Scientists use generative AI to answer complex questions in physics

When water freezes, it transitions from a liquid phase to a solid phase, resulting in a drastic change in properties like density and volume. Phase transitions in water are so common most of us probably don't even think about ...

Plants & Animals May 15, 2024

Novel research sheds light on Amazonian birds' thermoregulatory strategies in a changing environment

A pioneering study published in Oikos has revealed novel insights into how a select group of birds in the Amazon rainforest, known as terrestrial insectivores, is coping with the ever-increasing threats posed by global climate ...

Space Exploration May 15, 2024

Robotic 'superlimbs' could help moonwalkers recover from falls

Need a moment of levity? Try watching videos of astronauts falling on the moon. NASA's outtakes of Apollo astronauts tripping and stumbling as they bounce in slow motion are delightfully relatable.

Earth Sciences May 15, 2024

Global geodetic parameters determination: Using satellite laser ranging observations to GNSS satellites

Satellite laser ranging (SLR) is one of the space geodetic techniques that uses lasers to measure the distance between ground stations and satellites with retroreflectors. This precise measurement provides critical data for ...

Economics & Business May 15, 2024

Businesses unintentionally discourage diverse ideas, finds study

Businesses influence the ideas they receive from external contributors by unintentionally signaling which ideas they like, finds research from ESMT Berlin and INSEAD. This leads to a narrow set of nondiverse ideas.

Planetary Sciences May 15, 2024

NASA's Juno provides high-definition views of Europa's icy shell

Images from the JunoCam visible-light camera aboard NASA's Juno spacecraft supports the theory that the icy crust at the north and south poles of Jupiter's moon Europa is not where it used to be. Another high-resolution picture ...

Bio & Medicine May 15, 2024

Engineering a new color palette for single-molecule imaging

Researchers often study biomolecules such as proteins or amino acids by chemically attaching a "fluorophore," a sensitive molecule that absorbs and re-emits energy from light.

Biotechnology May 15, 2024

New strategy suppresses unwanted deletion events to make genome editing safer and more precise

A simple and robust strategy developed by KAUST scientists could help to improve the safety and accuracy of CRISPR gene editing, a tool that is already approved for clinical use for the treatment of inherited blood disorders.

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