Twisting magnetic fields for extreme plasma compression

A new spin on the magnetic compression of plasmas could improve materials science, nuclear fusion research,…

We don't know how fast the universe is expanding, and that's a problem

Different ways of measuring how fast the expansion of the universe is accelerating disagree with one…

Bacteria with a metal diet discovered in dirty glassware

Caltech microbiologists have discovered bacteria that feed on manganese and use the metal as their source…

Scientists uncover key process in the manufacture of ribosomes and proteins

Researchers at the University of Toronto have shown that an enzyme called RNA polymerase (Pol) II…

Scientists discover heavy element chemistry can change at high pressures

New research shows that one of the heaviest known elements can be manipulated to a greater…

Nano-polycatenane synthesis achieved with molecular self-assembly

An international research group led by Chiba University Professor Shiki Yagai has for the first time…

Running on empty: New affordable catalyst relies on nitrogen vacancies to produce ammonia

Ammonia (NH3) is one of the most commonly produced chemicals worldwide, because of its use as…

Planetary scientist collaborates on first-ever Mars mission launched by Arab world

A veteran of multiple NASA missions to Mars, Northern Arizona University planetary scientist Christopher Edwards will…

Mystery about cause of genetic disease in horses

Warmblood fragile foal syndrome is a severe, usually fatal, genetic disease that manifests itself after birth…

Q&A: Coming soon? A brief guide to 21st-century megadisasters

When it comes to calamities, Jeffrey Schlegelmilch thinks big. In his upcoming book, “Rethinking Readiness: A…