Researchers are developing algorithms and machine learning methods to further our understanding of the quantum state space.
Month: August 2020
Heating up the debate: New findings in protocell evolution
Researchers shed light on the conditions that could have led to our abiogenesis by simulating the rapid growth and fusion of protocells.
Can bacteria survive in space?
New study provides the best estimate to date that bacteria could survive a trip to Mars.
Breakthrough in wireless technology with ultrathin solar panels
A new manufacturing technique creates ultrathin solar cells that are so light and flexible that they can rest on the surface of a soap bubble.
Pioneers in Science: Marie Daly
This Pioneers in Science celebrates Marie Daly, the first Black woman in America to receive a Ph.D. in chemistry.
Dual aluminum-nitrogen battery that stores energy and fixes nitrogen
A rechargeable aluminum-nitrogen battery serves the dual purpose of not only storing and retrieving energy, but also being able to fix its nitrogen stream as ammonia.
Nasal vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 prevents infection and spread throughout the body
Study claims nasal delivery protects first site of infection and produces widespread immune response compared to intramuscular injection.
Syringe technology could enable injection of concentrated biologic drugs
Researchers have designed a simple, low-cost device for subcutaneous injection of viscous formulations.
What is the carbon footprint of carbon capture and utilization?
The amount of carbon dioxide produced by industrial point sources is far larger than the current demand for carbon capture and utilization.
Breaking down a cell’s barriers with a medicine-carrying nano-submarine
Researchers have designed a gold-coated nanomotor that can be controlled by infrared irradiation for precise drug delivery in cells.
Towards long-lasting lithium-sulfur batteries
A new titanium nitride sulfur composite reduces the notorious shuttle effect and improves the overall performance of lithium-sulfur batteries.
Micro- and nanoplastics detectable in human tissues
A new study is the first to examine micro- and nanoplastic occurrence in human organs, providing the first clues on potential exposure sources and routes.
Researchers show children are silent spreaders of virus that causes COVID-19
Comprehensive pediatric study examines viral load, immune response and hyperinflammation in pediatric COVID-19.
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