A new way to identify chiral molecules with light could vastly improve detection efficiency

Chiral molecules are those that have two versions that are mirror images, like our right and…

Publication of 2,000 canine genomes provides toolkit for translational research

An international research consortium has generated and analyzed 2,000 canine genomes. The resulting advanced genetics toolkit…

Bees helped make San Diego one of the country's most biodiverse places: The city plans to return the favor.

San Diego may soon have more rooftop green spaces and community gardens as part of a…

Scientists review the trajectory design and optimization for Jovian system exploration

The Jovian system has long attracted the interest of human exploration. However, Jupiter and its four…

Climate change is making debt more expensive—new study

Earth is overheating due to the greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels. This is “the…

Researchers improve the performance of semiconductors using novel 2D metal

Two-dimensional transition-metal dichalcogenides (2D TMDs), especially MoS2, are at the forefront of new-generation 2D materials, and…

Climate change impacts are unraveling the fabric of society in the South-West Pacific, says report

Weather-related disasters and climate change impacts are unraveling the fabric of society in the South-West Pacific.…

A low-tech sludge solution for reducing antimicrobial resistance

A low-tech solution to help farmers make more money from their muck could also help reduce…

A new 'spin' on ergodicity breaking

In a recent Science paper, researchers led by JILA and NIST Fellow Jun Ye, along with…

Colorado River Basin ranks among the world's most water-stressed regions, analysis finds

A research effort tracking water scarcity around the world shows California, Arizona and other Western states…