With the UK’s official departure from the European Union on January 31, 2020, researchers across the continent call for continued collaboration.
Month: January 2020
Safe potassium-ion batteries for next generation technologies
An electrolyte based on a flame-retardant material has been adapted for use in potassium batteries.
Almost 40% conversion efficiency predicted in new perovskite solar cell
A new material shows great potential with an impressive theoretical maximum conversion efficiency of 38% in a perovskite/Si tandem solar cell architecture.
Bacteria engineered to protect bees from pests and pathogens
Using bacteria to combat varroa mites, a common pest that can weaken honey bees and make them more susceptible to pathogens.
Autonomous microtrap for pathogens
Self-propelled-onion-like microvehicle can attract, trap, and destroy biological threats
Better than reality: NASA scientists tap virtual reality to make a scientific discovery
NASA scientists using virtual reality technology are redefining our understanding about how our galaxy works.
Coronavirus: Scientists mobilize to fight
Researchers in labs around the world use the latest techniques to combat the Wuhan coronavirus.
Molecule modification could improve reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel
The reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel could become safer and more efficient after researchers found a way to modify the structure of molecules to remove radioactive materials.
Bionic jellyfish to explore our oceans
Researchers at Caltech and Stanford use microelectronics to enhance jellyfish swimming.
Understanding language evolution: Beyond Pan-centrism
Researchers look beyond our chimpanzees and bonobos to trace the evolution of human language.
Chameleon metals change their surface structure in response to heat
Researchers develop chameleon metals that change their properties when heated to different temperatures.
The world’s fastest high-precision 3D printer
KIT Scientists develop a new 3D-printing system for building submicron structures in record time.
Amateur astronomers discover new form of northern lights
The newly discovered auroral dunes appear as a green-tinged and even pattern of waves resembling a striped veil of clouds or dunes on a sandy beach.
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