Lighting it up: A new non-toxic, cheap, and stable blue photoluminescent material

Scientists have designed a novel photoluminescent material that is cheap to fabricate, does not use toxic…

How long does a quantum jump take?

Quantum jumps are usually regarded to be instantaneous. However, new measurement methods are so precise that…

Moderate warming could melt East Antarctic Ice Sheet

Parts of the world's largest ice sheet would melt if Antarctic warming of just 2°C is…

Gaia hints at our Galaxy’s turbulent life

Our Milky Way galaxy is still enduring the effects of a near collision that set millions…

New nanoparticle superstructures made from pyramid-shaped building blocks

In research that may help bridge the divide between the nano and the macro, chemists have…

Diverse forests are stronger against drought

Researchers report that forests with trees that employ a high diversity of traits related to water…

Zombie cells found in brains of mice prior to cognitive loss

Zombie cells are the ones that can't die but are equally unable to perform the functions…

Characterization of pregnancy microbiome reveals variations in bacterial diversity

Researchers performed detailed whole-community sequencing on the microbial communities of three maternal body sites (vagina, gut,…

Microbubble scrubber destroys dangerous biofilms

Stiff microbial films often coat medical devices, household items and infrastructure such as the inside of…

Women who breastfeed for at least five months have more kids

New research shows that women who breastfeed their first child for five months or longer are…