Scientists turn single molecule clockwise or counterclockwise on demand

Controlling the rotation of this molecule could lead to new technologies for microelectronics, quantum computing and…

China's lucrative orchid industry is a test for the nation's commitment to conservation

China is well known for its medicinal use of wild plants, a tradition that dates back…

Failing crypto could be a win for the environment

It’s been a turbulent year for cryptocurrency. Crypto giant FTX is just the latest in a…

Economic historians find gender equality is good for economic growth

Over 500 years, the economy developed better in parts of Europe where women married in their…

When research data is shared freely

In recent years, Norwegian researchers have increasingly published their research in open access journals. Some go…

Climate change: Evaluating CO2 emissions from land use with greater precision

Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) geographers have analyzed discrepancies in data on land-use-related CO2 emissions, allowing more…

Study observes spin-orbit-parity coupled superconductivity in thin 2M-WS2

In recent years, many physicists and material scientists have been studying superconductors, materials that can conduct…

A new tool for studying multiple characteristics of a single cell

Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) developed new…

Sculpting the human body plan in a dish

Although Michelangelo’s masterpiece “David” captured the magnificence of the human body—how exactly this exquisite body plan…

Shedding light on the origin of complex life forms

How did the complex organisms on Earth arise? This is one of the big open questions…