Nanoscale vortices known as skyrmions can be created in many magnetic materials. For the first time,…
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Stability check on Antarctica reveals high risk for long-term sea-level rise
The warmer it gets, the faster Antarctica loses ice—and much of it will disappear forever. Consequences…
Unraveling the genome in 3-D space
Proper folding of extremely long chromosomal DNA molecules is crucial for the correct functioning of the…
Lockdown air pollution: Nitrogen dioxide halved, but sulphur dioxide doubled
A University of Liverpool study of air pollution in the UK during the first 100 days…
Patented 'molecular heaters' to increase crop yield
Researchers at the University of Amsterdam have developed a novel class of molecules capable of raising…
Tips for living online: Lessons from six months of the COVID-19 pandemic
Valentine’s Day was sweet, spring break was fun, then… boom! COVID-19. Stay-at-home orders, workplace shutdowns, school…
It's time for states that grew rich from oil, gas and coal to figure out what's next
These are very challenging times for U.S. fossil fuel-producing states, such as Wyoming, Alaska and North…
New analysis of black hole reveals a wobbling shadow
In 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration delivered the first image of a black hole, revealing…
New materials: A toggle switch for catalysis
Electrochemistry is playing an increasingly important role: Whether it is fuel cells, electrolysis or chemical energy…
From deepfakes to fake news, an array of influences aim to shape voter decisions
Gone are the days when voter influences involved a candidate stump speech, a piece of direct…