Black Hole or Newborn Stars? SOFIA Finds Galactic Puzzle

Scientists on SOFIA found a black hole that seems to be changing its galactic surroundings in…

Researchers find potential solution to overheating mobile phones

Modern computer memory encodes information by switching magnetic bits within devices. Now, a ground-breaking study conducted…

Samsung researchers: More efficient quantum dots without heavy metals

A team at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology has announced that they have improved quantum dot…

Our place in the universe will change dramatically in the next 50 years – here's how

In 1900, so the story goes, prominent physicist Lord Kelvin addressed the British Association for the…

Virtual reality won't make cows happier, but it might help us see them differently

Earlier this week, Russian farmers announced they are testing virtual reality (VR) for dairy cows. …

Biologists examine sperm quality on the basis of their metabolism

Every tenth couple worldwide is affected by infertility. The reasons for this are manifold, but mostly…

Adiabatic shortcuts: Short and sweet in the quantum world

Completing a task slowly and carefully may provide us with a high-quality product. It can be…

Scientists scour past for future climate clues

As the pace of global warming outstrips our ability to adapt to it, scientists are delving…

Model: Possible simultaneous impact of global warming on agriculture and marine fisheries

An international team of researchers has built a model that shows the possible simultaneous impact of…

Functionalized surfaces: Cylindrical micellar brushes with controlled length tailored chemical options

A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in China has developed a way to functionalize…