'Rock stars' solve long-standing diamond conundrum

Two researchers have used a standard laptop computer and a humble piece of rock — from…

Large survey for exotic pet owners reveals concern for conservation

When exotic species such as parrots, snakes, monkeys, or aquarium fishes are kept as pets, this…

Lower energy consumption thanks to daylight-saving time

The elimination of daylight-saving time is a frequently — and heatedly — discussed topic. Often, only…

Surprise in the quantum world: Disorder leads to ferromagnetic topological insulator

Magnetic topological insulators are an exotic class of materials that conduct electrons without any resistance at…

How the 'marsupial sabertooth' thylacosmilus saw its world

A new study investigates how an extinct, carnivorous marsupial relative with canines so large they extended…

Molecular teamwork makes the organic dream work

Molecular engineers have triggered a domino-like structural transition in an organic semiconductor. The energy- and time-saving…

Wearable microscopes advance spinal cord imaging in mice

Scientists have created wearable microscopes to enable unprecedented insight into the signaling patterns that occur within…

'Inkable' nanomaterial promises big benefits for bendable electronics

An international team of scientists is developing an inkable nanomaterial that they say could one day…

New intracellular 'smoke detector' discovered

Researchers have discovered a new intracellular ‘smoke detector.’ The sensor warns of damage to the mitochondria…

Galaxy changes classification as jet changes direction

A team of international astronomers have discovered a galaxy that has changed classification due to unique…