Organic vortex lasers could be used in future 3-D displays
Researchers have developed a new type of organic vortex laser, which is a laser that emits a helical beam of light. In the future, miniature arrays of these vortex lasers, each with a slightly different spiral shape, may be used in applications such as 3D TV displays, microscopy, and as information carriers for visible light communications.Source: https://phys.org/news/2018-02-vortex-lasers-future-d.html
SpaceX stages an amazing launch – but what about the environmental impact?
SpaceX has now launched the most powerful spacecraft since the Apollo era – the Falcon Heavy rocket – setting the bar for future space launches. The most important thing about this reusable spacecraft is that it can carry a payload equivalent to sending five double-decker London buses into space – which will be invaluable for future manned space exploration or in sending bigger satellites into orbit.Source: https://phys.org/news/2018-02-spacex-stages-amazing-environmental-impact.html
A fast and efficient method for graphene nanoribbon synthesis
Nanographenes are attracting wide interest from many researchers as a powerful candidate for the next generation of carbon materials due to their unique electric properties. Scientists at Nagoya University have now developed a fast way to form nanographenes in a controlled fashion. This simple and powerful method for nanographene synthesis could help generate a range of novel optoelectronic materials, such as organic electroluminescent displays and solar cells.Source: https://phys.org/news/2018-02-fast-efficient-method-graphene-nanoribbon.html
Strategic sustainability focus delivers competitive advantages
Once the domain of a company's production/operations department, environmental awareness has steadily expanded to include functions across the entire organization. Over the last three decades, Earth-friendly actions have evolved from recycling and sourcing materials that use recycled content to incorporating sustainability considerations into products and services.Source: https://phys.org/news/2018-02-strategic-sustainability-focus-competitive-advantages.html
How bats help explain the human brain
By measuring the brain activity of bats, scientists are learning how mammals keep track of everyone in their social circles.Source: https://phys.org/news/2018-02-human-brain.html
Keep pot away from pets
If you suspect your pet has ingested marijuana, whether in the form of an "edible" or the plant itself, it's important to be upfront with your veterinarian about what has happened.Source: https://phys.org/news/2018-02-pot-pets.html
The principle that governs everything from rocket landings to interest rates
The successful first test flight of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch vehicle Wednesday morning was an amazing technological feat – and fantastic theatre.Source: https://phys.org/news/2018-02-principle-rocket.html
Sticking sugar to protein
ETH researchers have succeeded in determining the 3-D structure of the enzyme that attaches sugar chains to proteins – a breakthrough that they recently published in the journal Science.Source: https://phys.org/news/2018-02-sugar-protein.html
Researchers uncover New Zealand's first fossils preserved in amber
The discovery of fossil insects, nematodes and fungi preserved in amber from sites in Otago is shedding new light on New Zealand's geological and biological history.Source: https://phys.org/news/2018-02-uncover-zealand-fossils-amber.html
Research explores impacts of abusive supervision
A recent Naveen Jindal School of Management study examined the damaging impact abusive supervision has in the workplace including the ways employees respond with retaliatory behavior, which lowers productivity.Source: https://phys.org/news/2018-02-explores-impacts-abusive.html
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