Scientists devise method for gentle laser processing of perovskites at nanoscale

Scientists of Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) in partnership with colleagues from ITMO University, and universities…

Beating coronavirus requires faith leaders to bridge gap between religion and science

While many religious communities have embraced physical distancing measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus,…

Excessive rain triggered 2018 Kīlauea volcano eruption, study finds

Excessive and sustained rainfall triggered the 2018 eruption of Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii, according to researchers…

Researchers use electrostatic charge to assemble particles into materials mimicking gemstones, salt

Using just electrostatic charge, common microparticles can spontaneously organize themselves into highly ordered crystalline materials—the equivalent…

Debt-laden firms are more likely to risk work safety

New research has found companies cutting corners on workplace safety to boost short-term financial gains is…

Opinion: Local food solutions during the coronavirus crisis could have lasting benefits

A decade ago, food security in developing countries was regarded as a major challenge. The growing…

Cooking for a cleaner environment: Biomass cooking presents health issues

,At over 12,000 feet above sea level, Puno, Peru, ranks among the highest altitude places in…

Coronavirus further threatens sustainability of the childcare sector

The outlook for the childminding sector in the country is an increasingly bleak one, with the…

Self-employed affected most by COVID19 lockdown

New research has highlighted how the lockdown measures brought in as a result of the COVID19…

A material with a particular twist: 2-D molybdenum diselenide crystal

In a material made of two thin crystal layers that are slightly twisted with respect to…