A groundbreaking discovery in the field of spintronics has been unveiled by the research staff at the Charles University of Prague, the CFM (CSIC-UPV/EHU) center in San Sebastian, and CIC nanoGUNE’s Nanodevices group. Their collaborative effort has resulted in the development of a new complex material with unprecedented properties that could revolutionize the world of
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Chirality plays a crucial role in the functionality and effectiveness of various molecules, especially in the pharmaceutical industry. The mirror-image arrangement of molecules, known as enantiomers, can have vastly different effects on biochemical and chemical reactions. This distinction is similar to the uniqueness of a left and a right glove, where two molecules may have
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) has long been known as a critical player in the genetics of organisms, with its structure and function closely tied to the evolution of life on Earth. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences sheds light on the fascinating process of RNA folding at low temperatures,
Recent studies have shed light on the mounting suspicions of a link between coronary artery disease (CAD) and Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting a significant relationship between these two conditions. Researchers from Edith Cowan University in Australia delved into large genetic datasets to identify shared genes and gene variations that may increase the risk of both Alzheimer’s
Methane emissions, a significant contributor to climate change, continue to rise globally despite efforts from over 150 countries to reduce them by 30% within this decade. Recent research indicates that methane emissions have surged at an unprecedented rate over the past five years, posing a serious threat to the stability of our climate. Scientists warn
The ongoing legal battle between Apple and the European Commission has been a source of contention for years. With the EU’s executive arm claiming that Ireland provided Apple with advantageous tax arrangements, resulting in the tech giant avoiding billions in taxes, the case has been closely watched by industry insiders and policymakers alike. Despite initial
Exoplanets have fascinated scientists and astronomers for decades. With the discovery of over 5,200 exoplanets since the 1990s, our understanding of these alien worlds has grown exponentially. These planets, which exist outside of our Solar System, come in a variety of sizes and compositions, from gas giants like Jupiter to rocky Earth-like planets. The search
The electric vehicle industry has been experiencing significant challenges in recent years, and Swedish electric car battery maker Northvolt is no exception. In response to the declining sales of electric cars in Europe and the continent’s lagging production of batteries compared to China, Northvolt has announced a series of workforce cuts and operational changes. These
The study conducted by Professor Monika Aidelsburger and Professor Immanuel Bloch from the LMU Faculty of Physics raises an interesting question about whether chaotic quantum systems can be described using simple diffusion equations with random noise. This approach, known as hydrodynamics, simplifies the macroscopic description of systems by focusing on the overall behavior rather than
A recent study conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and European University of Rome explored the relationship between exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) during infancy and economic earnings in adulthood. The findings of this study shed light on the long-term
MXenes, a class of materials with unique properties, have recently gained attention for their potential as catalysts in water splitting processes. A study led by HZB chemist Michelle Browne has shown that properly functionalized MXenes can outperform traditional metal oxide catalysts in the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) during electrolytic water splitting. This breakthrough could pave
Do you ever find yourself almost drifting off into sleep, only to be abruptly startled awake by what feels like a bomb going off inside your head? If so, you may have experienced a phenomenon known as Exploding Head Syndrome (EHS). This peculiar and poorly understood sleep disorder falls under the category of parasomnias, along
Boeing’s Starliner space capsule recently made headlines for returning to Earth without its two-person crew on board, marking the conclusion of a troubled test flight to the International Space Station. The mission faced thruster failures that led NASA to deem the capsule unsafe for crewed piloting back to Earth, leaving astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita
Traditional journalism has been facing challenges in the digital age due to disruptions caused by big tech companies. However, some tech giants are now positioning themselves as saviors of journalism through initiatives like the Google News Initiative. These programs promise to not only keep journalism alive but also to help it thrive by fostering innovation.
Apple has been at the forefront of smartphone innovation since the introduction of the first iPhone by Steve Jobs in 2007. Over the years, the iPhone has become an iconic device, reshaping society and generating billions in revenue for Apple. However, in recent years, the incremental upgrades to the iPhone models have led to a