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NMR Spectroscopy: a faster way to determine the “sense of rotation” of molecules

New method developed by researchers of KIT and voxalytic GmbH allows easy elucidation of the spatial arrangement of atoms –tool for drug discovery. The chirality of a molecule refers to…

NASA’s Webb provides another look into galactic collisions

Smile for the camera! An interaction between an elliptical galaxy and a spiral galaxy, collectively known as Arp 107, seems to have given the spiral a happier outlook thanks to…

Second life of lithium-ion batteries could take us to space

The global use of lithium-ion batteries has doubled in just the past four years, generating alarming amounts of battery waste containing many hazardous substances. The need for effective recycling methods…

Trends in Photonics and Quantum Technologies

FBH at Photonics Days 2024. On October 9 and 10, 2024, the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut will contribute to the Photonics Days Berlin Brandenburg with lectures and the accompanying exhibition. For two days,…

Cortex in a dish

New brain organoid model replicates human cortical domains. Brain organoids provide unique insights into the human brain. Now, the group of Jürgen Knoblich at the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA)…

Flexible circuits made with silk and graphene on the horizon

By controlling silk protein nanostructure for the first time, scientists at PNNL pave the way for advanced microelectronic and computing applications. After thousands of years as a highly valuable commodity,…

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Physics and Astronomy

NASA to launch innovative solar coronagraph to Space Station

NASA’s Coronal Diagnostic Experiment (CODEX) is ready to launch to the International Space Station to reveal new details about the solar wind including its origin and its evolution. Launching in…

Faster space communication with record-sensitive receiver

In space exploration, long-distance optical links can now be used to transmit images, films and data from space probes to Earth using light. But in order for the signals to…

USTC discovers polarity competition mechanisms

… in thunderstorm cloud-top corona discharges. A team of researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), led by Professors LEI Jiuhou, ZHU Baoyou, and Associate Professor…

Life Sciences and Chemistry

A navigation system for microswimmers

By applying an electric field, the movement of microswimmers can be manipulated. Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS), the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad…

Method to map immune cell connections, predicting patient survival in cancer

Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory have developed a new combination of imaging and computational methods to study connections between immune cells in breast cancer and melanoma. A growing cancer is…

Towards understanding inflammation in depression

Roughly one third of patients with depressive symptoms have elevated levels of inflammation. Inflammation is however often only measured using very broad and unspecific markers. To better understand the connection…

Materials Sciences

Rain Protection for Rotor Blades

Small drops, big impact: Over time, rain can damage the surfaces of rotor blades. This reduces the efficiency and profitability of wind turbines, especially at sea. Researchers from institutions of…

The world’s first non-electric touchpad

…takes sensor technology to extreme conditions. Researchers at Tampere University have developed the world’s first soft touchpad that can sense the force, area and location of contact without electricity.  The…

Novel 2D electro-polaritonic platform for future miniaturized spectrometers

Polaritons are coupled excitations of electromagnetic waves with either charged particles or vibrations in the atomic lattice of a given material. They are widely used in nanophotonics because of their…

Information Technology

Breakthrough in magnetism that could transform quantum computing and superconductors

Researchers discover new magnetic and electronic properties in kagome magnet thin films. A discovery by Rice University physicists and collaborators is unlocking a new understanding of magnetism and electronic interactions…

How 6G Can Make Medical Prevention More Efficient

– Wireless Aggregation of Health Data. Health data, distributed across various applications, could be unified in a digital medical twin: This is how doctors could improve patient care with the…

Large-scale programmable logic array achieves complex computations

Large-scale optical programmable logic array can execute complex models like Conway’s Game of Life, marking a significant advancement in optical computing. Researchers have long sought to harness the power of…