Study: Pig virus is easily transmitted among chickens and turkeys

The first animal study of a pig virus’ potential to jump to another species shows that…

'Soil photosynthesis' helps to mitigate environmental pollution

NOx gases is the generic term used to refer to the group of gases made up…

Diabolical points in coupled active cavities with quantum emitters

Diabolical points (DPs) introduce ways to study topological phase and peculiar energy dispersion. Scientists in China…

Astronomers discover class of strange objects near our galaxy's enormous black hole

Astronomers from UCLA’s Galactic Center Orbits Initiative have discovered a new class of bizarre objects at…

Researchers gain control over internal structure of self-assembled composite materials

Composites made from self-assembling inorganic materials are valued for their unique strength and thermal, optical and…

Transparency discovered in crystals with ultrahigh piezoelectricity

Use of an AC rather than a DC electric field can improve the piezoelectric response of…

Researchers demonstrate first stable semiconductor neutron detector

Homeland Security might soon have a new tool to add to its arsenal. Click…

Advisers not enough to guarantee a strong retirement

Starting a new job often includes enrolling in a company’s retirement plan. As defined contribution plans,…

Predicting the year in chemistry

With 2020 just starting, scientists around the world are wondering what the year has in store…

Emotions to help engage school students in learning

Psychology researchers from HSE University have trialed the reliability of a student engagement scale on 537…