A sequence of electric and magnetic pulses could force electrons to behave as if bonded to a nonexistent atom. This temporary bond should exist for more than 200 microseconds. A chemical bond is the most basic fundamental of chemistry that explains...
Neuroscientists found two genes that regulate mammals’ REM sleep. These two receptors are known as Chrm1 and Chrm3. Removing Chrm1 reduces and fragments REM sleep, while knockout of Chrm3 decreases the length of non-REM sleep. Sleep is a...
Nuclear pasta is the strongest known material in the universe. It is nearly 100 trillion times denser than water. To estimate its strength, researchers used computer simulations that required 2 million hours worth of single-core processor time...
A new model provides an unprecedented view of how vascular system of the brain controls metabolic functions. It’s made up of organs-on-chips that simulate functions of living human organs. Each organ chip contains a flexible polymer about the...
Researchers show that eating all calories in a 10-hour window could improve health. They performed experiments with mice and found this type of fasting reduces the risk of developing diabetes, fatty liver, and high cholesterol. The expression of...
The new method uses naturally abundant materials to remove dissolved substances from rainwater. Researchers coated the sand with manganese oxide, making it more biodegradable. Urban storm water contains low concentrations of trace organic...
New 3D printed smart gels can walk underwater, pick objects and move them. Their movements and shape can be controlled by applying varying electric fields. It could lead to the development of artificial stomach, heart, and other muscles. ...
Gold nanostars could help increase solar energy use and combat climate change. When coated with a semiconductor, they produce hydrogen from water 4 times more efficiently than previous demonstrations. Colloidal gold nanoparticles have been used for...
A new method generates the first measurement of all 6 parameters of a particle beam. This will help scientists build efficient, high-powered particle accelerators. Particle accelerators are machines that use electromagnetic fields to propel...
A new form of endoscopic imaging catheters, named nano optic endoscopes are far efficient than existing catheters. They could be used in any complex medium to obtain high-quality focusing and detect diseases, including cancer. Diagnosing internal...
Researchers predict a new material made of tungsten boride, named WB5. The material is thermodynamically stable at zero pressure and zero Kelvin temperature. It has a 45 GPa of Vickers hardness and can possess nearly 4 MPa * m0.5 of fracture...
Researchers have built a new model for analyzing stock trading behavior. It shows that the anterior insular cortex regions of the brain are more active among individuals who do not buy stocks. Despite huge profit expectations in long-term, most...