Failures in power grids: Dynamically induced cascades

A reliable functioning of technical infrastructure networks is essential for our modern, high-tech society. Cascading failures,…

Why bioelectrodes for energy conversion are not stable

Researchers have discovered why bioelectrodes containing the photosynthesis protein complex photosystem I are not stable in…

Shine bright like a nanoaggregate

Chinese scientists have turned copper-iodine cluster molecules into aggregated, highly luminescent nanostructures for use in light-emitting…

A genetic algorithm predicts the vertical growth of cities

The increase of skyscrapers in a city resembles the development of some living systems. Researchers have…

Goal conflict linked to psychological distress

Being torn about which personal goals to pursue is associated with symptoms of psychological distress, new…

Mars rocks may harbor signs of life from 4 billion years ago

Iron-rich rocks near ancient lake sites on Mars could hold vital clues that show life once…

‘Deforestation-free’ palm oil not as simple as it sounds

Genuinely 'deforestation-free' palm oil products are problematic to guarantee, according to a new study.

New link found between alcohol, genes and heart failure

Scientists have revealed a new link between alcohol, heart health and our genes. The researchers investigated…

Currents propel the spreading of invasive jellyfish

Twelve years ago, the comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi, originating from the North American East Coast, appeared…

If solubility is the problem — Mechanochemistry is the solution

Chemists synthesize supersized nanographenes with ball milling.