By investigating some of the oldest rocks on earth, scientists gain deeper insights into the origins of the continental crust. By studying four-billion-year-old rocks, geologists gain a better understanding

A low-cost method for collecting water from the atmosphere could be used to provide potable water to dry, inland regions. Commonly available salts and sunlight can harvest water vapor from the air to provide

Scientists have discovered a missing ingredient in the composition of the continental crust, providing deeper insights into Earth’s geological history. By analyzing rock samples from Western Australia,

By gaining deeper insights into how magnetic materials couple together, scientists have paved the way for advanced magnetic devices. Scientists from China and Japan have investigated the boundary between

Scientists have used artificial intelligence to develop a tool for interpreting biomedical images that could help doctors diagnose diseases. A tool that uses the power of neural networks to aid the

Scientists have used nanosized droplets to create tiny reaction vessels, offering a new way to carry out microscale chemical reactions. Scientists from South Korea have created droplets with a nanoparticle

Scientists have developed a flexible and rechargeable lithium battery with a capacity similar to that of conventional rigid batteries. Scientists have designed a flexible battery that mimics the spine

By combining two optical measurement techniques, scientists could pave the way for better performing solar cells and faster computer chips. Scientists have developed a technique for capturing the ultrafast

By using the magnetic properties of spinning electrons, researchers have enhanced the speed and capacity of memory technologies. Scientists have developed an innovative technique that could lead to faster,

An innovative technique for growing large, uniform sheets of single-layer molybdenum disulfide could lead to a new range of flexible electronic and optoelectronic devices. Mass production of large, uniform

Scientists have created a new design for a quantum computer chip that can be made using current manufacturing techniques. Researchers have created a blueprint for a functioning quantum computer based on

Scientists have developed an innovative technique for making better performing catalysts, paving the way for their use in energy technologies. A new class of materials that outperform conventional catalysts

Scientists have developed a tiny sensor that holds the promise for faster, cheaper and more accurate disease detection. A technique that can detect miniscule amounts of biomolecules without using complex

By monitoring methane emissions over Siberia, scientists gain a better understanding of how they have changed over the past few decades. Like carbon dioxide, methane is an important greenhouse gas that

Scientists have created porous materials able to change their dimensions, and could find use in a wide range of applications. Scientists have used light to change the shape and size of polymer films containing

By investigating the existence of exotic particles called axions, scientists could shed further light on the nature of dark matter. Japanese scientists are exploring the existence of hypothetical particles

By controlling the behaviour of sound waves, scientists have opened the door to new devices for use in sensing technologies Scientists have developed a method that uses pulses of light to control the

Mapping genetic influences on connections between neural networks could lead to a better understanding of brain organization and behaviour. A review of recent developments in statistical methods has

An optical communication system could revolutionize underwater exploration and discovery. A system that simultaneously transmits ultrahigh-definition live video and receives feedback signals offers greatly

By modifying the crystal structure of a key component, scientists have significantly improved the efficiency of a low-cost solar cell. Scientists have developed an innovative technique for altering the