Electron-phonon scattering is often the primary mechanism limiting electron mobility in semiconductors. Thus, changing phonon properties…
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New way of measuring ocean carbon could better align with climate policy goals
The ocean controls our climate. It is the largest carbon sink on the planet, absorbing 40%…
Need to image an asteroid close up? There's an AMIGO for that
There are so many asteroids. Just in our own backyard, we’ve found over 30,000 Near Earth…
Aeolus reentry: The breakdown
After a remarkable life in orbit, Aeolus is out of fuel and out of time—it’s returning…
A demonstration of substituent effects in anti-aromatic compounds
Circularly conjugated compounds with 4n+2 pi-electrons are known as aromatic compounds. They are generally stable and…
Competition for food? Jaw analyses show what cave bears and brown bears ate
The differences are in the details: Special 3D shape analyses of the jaws and dentitions of…
In the Florida Keys, record ocean temps spark scramble to save dying corals
Cynthia Lewis carefully pulled back the lid covering a 240-gallon tank. Click here for…
Two barking sea lions charge through crowd during breeding season at San Diego's La Jolla Cove
Two male sea lions were recorded on video this week charging at each other and running…
Retina cells cultured on nanofiber scaffolds could help treat blindness
Scientists have found a way to use nanotechnology to create a 3D “scaffold” to grow cells…
International group develops guiding principles for community-engaged sustainability research
USask researchers Dr. Maureen Reed (Ph.D.) and Dr. Jim Robson (Ph.D.), who share the UNESCO chair,…