Researchers at the National University of Singapore, the University of Kyoto, and the University of California, Berkeley, have made a groundbreaking discovery in graphene research. They have successfully created a new graphene nanostructure, known as an asymmetric or “Janus” graphene nanoribbon, which exhibits ferromagnetic properties. This breakthrough could lead to the development of carbon-based spin…
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A recent study published in PLOS Biology has revealed that over 8,000 of the world’s most-cited scientists have at least one retraction in their work. The study, led by John Ioannidis, found that retractions are more common among scientists with higher co-authorship numbers and those who publish a large number of papers. The study also…
Researchers at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland have made a groundbreaking discovery about the way maggots perceive food. Using genetic tools, they found that certain neurons in the brain control food choice and can sense both taste and texture. This multimodal capacity challenges the conventional view of taste sensing, which holds that specific neurons…
The tech industry has seen a significant wave of layoffs in 2024, with over 150,000 job cuts across 542 companies. Large companies like Tesla, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have conducted sizable layoffs, while smaller startups have also experienced cuts and shut down operations. The trend is expected to continue in 2025, with several major companies…
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has made a groundbreaking discovery by collecting and analyzing fragments of the asteroid Bennu, which contain the building blocks of life, including nucleobases and amino acids. The findings suggest that asteroids like Bennu may have played a crucial role in seeding life on Earth. The samples also reveal the presence of salty…
Researchers at Sichuan University and Queen Mary University of London have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of materials science, shedding light on the anomalous thermal expansion of cordierite. By using advanced molecular dynamics simulations, the team has found that the material’s unique behavior stems from the interplay between lattice vibrations and elastic properties….
Researchers at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a groundbreaking method to measure temperatures using Rydberg atoms, offering a direct and calibration-free approach. This innovation has the potential to significantly impact various fields, including optical clocks and quantum mechanics. The system’s high sensitivity and accuracy make it an exciting development…
LZMiner, a cutting-edge cloud mining platform, is making waves in the cryptocurrency market with its innovative solutions. By eliminating the need for expensive hardware and complex setups, LZMiner offers a straightforward and profitable pathway to mining digital assets. The platform’s user-friendly design and advanced technology have positioned it as a leader in the cloud mining…
Scientists have discovered evidence that rivers may have operated on a global scale around 3.5 billion years ago, providing the earliest known chemical evidence for the weathering of Earth’s continents and the delivery of nutrients from land to ocean. This finding pushes back the emergence of continental landmasses by about a billion years, giving insight…
A team of scientists has successfully developed a tiny neutrino detector that can measure antineutrinos streaming from a nuclear power plant in Leibstadt, Switzerland. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the field of neutrino physics and could lead to the development of new technologies for monitoring nuclear reactors. The detector, made of germanium crystals,…