As deforestation and climate change threaten to transform the Amazon, there is growing concern that the ecosystem may be reaching an irreversible tipping point, beyond which self-reinforcing feedback loops would lock the system in a Read More
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New measurement station in Brazil: Quantum technology expands global network
A highly sensitive quantum sensor from Jena has traveled nearly 9,000 kilometers: by truck to Hamburg, by ship across the Atlantic, and finally overland to Vassouras, Brazil. Summary A quantum sensor from Jena, Germany, embarked on Read More
One percentage point of feed conversion loss in large-scale poultry production can cause millions in lost revenue, so even small improvements — like fine-tuning a single nutrient in feed — can make a big difference. Summary In Read More
Self-consistent model incorporates gas self-gravity effects to address accretion across
A research team led by Prof. Jiao Chengliang at the Yunnan Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with collaborators, has introduced a self-consistent model that addresses long-unresolved theoretical gaps in the study of Read More
At school, it’s often presented as a tidy double helix but scientists are revealing the varied and intricate shapes of DNA molecules. Summary Beyond the classroom double helix, scientists are uncovering DNA’s dynamic Read More
Simulations reveal pion's interaction with Higgs field with unprecedented precision
With the help of innovative large-scale simulations on various supercomputers, physicists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have succeeded in gaining new insights into previously elusive aspects of the physics of strong interaction. Summary Physicists Read More
Measuring a previously mysterious imaginary component of wave scattering –
There has long been a mystery when calculating how an incoming light wave scatters off an object and becomes a modified, outgoing light wave. In particular, the time delay of the transition from one to Read More
Micro/nanorobots have progressed from science fiction to real-world applications in biomedicine, environmental remediation, and sensing. UA faculty member, Dr. Amir Nourhani is among 103 researchers worldwide contributing to an extensive mega-review titled “Technology Roadmap of Read More
Innovative method enables large-scale analysis of metabolites in biological samples
Researchers from the McCullagh Group in Oxford University’s Department of Chemistry have published an innovative method in Nature Protocols that provides comprehensive analysis of metabolites found in cells, tissues and biofluids. Summary Researchers at Read More
Rising global temperatures are having an ever-worsening impact on the health and productivity of workers, the United Nations said Friday, urging immediate action to tackle the dangers of heat stress. Summary The UN warns that Read More