Uranus was the first ever planet to be discovered with the help of a telescope. But do you know, before Sir William Herschel, it was not recognized as a planet? When ancient astronomers first observed Uranus, they mistook it for a star. The earliest...
Researchers image vibrational modes of molecules that were previously observed only in computer simulations. They used Tip-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy to take snapshots of vibrating molecules. Standard optical microscopy can only image up to a few...
Heat behaves like sound when traveling through graphite at room temperature. This is an entirely different behavior than what we see in day-to-day surroundings. Such materials could be useful for thermal management in microelectronics and for...
Though still theoretical, the technology can be used to levitate objects of different sizes and shapes with a light beam. It could also be used to develop laser-propelled spacecraft for space exploration. The ability of light to exert forces and...
Researchers explore Earth-like exoplanets orbiting our closest stars. They compared these planets with Earth’s evolution. The findings show that life could be evolving at this very moment on some of the closest exoplanets. Astronomers...
Researchers use nanowires and a special type of shell to build ultraviolet light-emitting diodes. They produce 5 times higher light intensity than LEDs based on conventional shell design. Ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV LEDs) are used in an...
Researchers found a technique that can repair damaged nerve fibers. An active lifestyle before injury can stimulate nerve cells and aid the regeneration of nerve fibers at the damaged area. They found a drug to triggers a particular molecule...
The word ‘Copernicanism’ refers to the fundamental theoretical basis of modern astronomy, first revealed in the early 16th century by a mathematician Nicolaus Copernicus. He formulated a model of the Universe showing that Earth and other...
Coherent light generated by nanolasers is difficult to measure. Researchers discover a method to carry out such challenging measurements. They develop a simple formula to figure out under what conditions nanolasers qualify as true lasers. In a...
Low socioeconomic status leaves a long-lasting effect on our health. It becomes biologically embedded, affecting almost 10% of the genes in our genome. Understanding how socioeconomic status (SES) over the life course leaves a mark on health has...
A volcano is basically an opening in the earth’s (or any celestial body) crust through which magma, ash, and volcanic gases are ejected. Typically, volcanoes are located along the fault lines between the tectonic plates. Perhaps the most...
New robot learns to pick and throw arbitrary objects into specific locations. It uses both deep learning and projectile physics to accurately and quickly toss objects in unstructured settings. Within 14 hours of training time, it achieved a...
