A torque on conventional magnetic wisdom

Physicists have observed a magnetic phenomenon called the ‘anomalous spin-orbit torque’ (ASOT) for the first time.…

New study explains the molecular mechanism for the therapeutic effects of cilantro

Herbs, including cilantro, have a long history of use as folk medicine anticonvulsants. Until now, many…

Vampire algae killer's genetic diversity poses threat to biofuels

New DNA analysis has revealed surprising genetic diversity in a bacterium that poses a persistent threat…

Search for new semiconductors heats up with gallium oxide

Electrical engineers have cleared another hurdle in high-power semiconductor fabrication by adding the field’s hottest material…

Exosomes may hold the answer to treating, diagnosing developmental brain disorders

Scientists shed new light on the role that exosomes play in brain development. They show that…

The early days of the Milky Way revealed

A study puts a sequence to the events which gave rise to our Galaxy. …

Americans are drilling deeper than ever for fresh water

A new study shows Americans are drilling deeper than ever for fresh water. Click…

Texas' strategic goal for students' debt burden shows potential promise and pitfalls

College students in Texas who graduated from public universities with a bachelor’s degree had, on average,…

Lots of lead in the water? Maybe manganese is to blame

In the right environment, a harmless mineral can do a lot to change the composition of…

Airborne lidar system poised to improve accuracy of climate change models

Researchers have developed a laser-based system that can be used for airborne measurement of important atmospheric…