Chunks of Alpha Centauri—Our Closest Stellar Neighbor—Might Have Already Reached Us
A new study examines how much material from the closest star system to Earth will end up in orbit around the Sun, and how ...
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Breakthrough catalyst boosts green hydrogen production with enhanced OER efficiency and stability
In a significant advancement for renewable energy technologies, a new catalyst has been developed that dramatically improves the efficiency and stability of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in ...
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What do ancient Egyptian mummies smell like? Probably not what you think
Study shows mummification process left preserved remains smelling sweet and woody In a nutshell Ancient Egyptian mummies emit ...
Science Daily5h
Negative refraction of light using atoms instead of metamaterials
Scientists have demonstrated that negative refraction can be achieved using atomic arrays -- without the need for artificially manufactured metamaterials. Scientists have long sought to control light ...
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Two professors, four alumni elected to National Academy of Engineering
Six Princetonians have elected to the National Academy of Engineering: Professor Philip John Holmes, Professor Lynn Loo, and ...
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3D Printed Hydrogel Could Protect Astronauts From Radiation Exposure
This even distribution of hydrogen is thought to be key to developing scalable radiation shields for both spacecraft and the ...
To Unlock Limitless Energy, Scientists Needed a Secret Ingredient—And They May Have Just Found It
The new material could be key to finally building a successful fusion reactor.
The Prototype: Trump Policies May Push Scientists Away From The U.S.
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Scientists develop extraordinary material that could unlock batteries of the future: 'Higher energy density and better overall performance'
The researchers describe the internal chemistry as forming an ion "highway" that fosters ion movement. Scientists develop ...
Scientific American14h
How Do You Cook a Perfect Egg? Scientists Have Figured It Out
Hard-boiling, soft-boiling or using a trendy sous vide—no matter the approach, cooking a whole egg preserves either the ...
Could we really make Captain America’s shield? A materials scientist weighs in.
Captain America’s star-spangled shield can stand up against the universe’s most powerful forces all thanks to vibranium. This ...
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Scientists discover promising solution for looming global crisis: 'The potential is pretty large'
Researchers have found that storing carbon in building materials may provide some answers in our search to protect the ...