Scientists develop novel multi-color room temperature phosphorescent silicon-nanodot-based nanocomposites

The application of photoluminescent materials in the field of information security has attracted much attention. A…

Local TV report on New Caledonia leads to discovery of a new plant species

A team at the Department of Plant Systematics at the University of Bayreuth has recently identified…

From atoms to materials: Algorithmic breakthrough unlocks path to materials for sustainable technologies

New research by the University of Liverpool could signal a step change in the quest to…

Researchers peer into Earth's inner core: Data show solid metal sphere is 'textured'

At the center the Earth is a solid metal ball, a kind of “planet within a…

Researchers find eruption date of Laacher See volcano is wrong by 130 years

In a new study, a group of scientists argue that the new high precision radiocarbon-based date…

Astrotourism—chasing eclipses, meteor showers and elusive dark skies from Earth

For years, small groups of astronomy enthusiasts have traveled the globe chasing the rare solar eclipse.…

Artificial cells demonstrate that 'life finds a way'

Evolutionary biologist Jay T. Lennon’s research team has been studying a synthetically constructed minimal cell that…

Researchers create highly conductive metallic gel for 3D printing

Researchers have developed a metallic gel that is highly electrically conductive and can be used to…

Why Australia banning live animal exports may be a net loss for animal welfare

Australia’s government wants to end live animal exports. A panel of four experts has been appointed…

The future of recycling could one day mean dissolving plastic with electricity

Chemists at CU Boulder have developed a new way to recycle a common type of plastic…