Water may soon lap at the door, but still some homeowners don't want to rock the boat

It is becoming increasingly possible that sea-level rise of a meter or more will occur this…

Monitoring the corrosion of bioresorbable magnesium

ETH researchers have recently been able to monitor the corrosion of bioresorbable magnesium alloys at the…

Excitons will shape the future of electronic devices

Excitons are quasiparticles made from the excited state of electrons and—according to research being carried out…

Unique properties of quantum material explained for first time

The characteristics of a new, iron-containing type of material that is thought to have future applications…

Marine pathogenic bacterium forms specialized cells for dissemination

Vibrio parahaemolyticus can be found in the tidal zones in estuarine areas. The marine bacterium causes…

Embracing sustainable practices would help some winery tasting rooms stand out

Wineries in the mid-Atlantic region should consider recycling and encouraging their customers to bring bottles to…

Turning plastic trash into lubricant oils

Single-use plastics might have more inherent value than you think. Click here for original…

Super-strong magnetic supercrystals can assemble themselves

Materials scientists who work with nano-sized components have developed ways of working with their vanishingly small…

Chemical 'vaccine' helps plants repel pathogens

When plants come under attack from invading bacteria, viruses or fungi, they mount a two-pronged response,…

The fall of Rome was Europe's lucky break

Why the Roman Empire fell is often discussed in history classes and textbooks. But new research…