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Red Sea temperatures to cool in coming decades

Exploring the links between natural climate cycles and the sea-surface temperature of the Red Sea reveals a cooling trend during the next few decades. A natural...

Greener electronics gets a good reception

Electronic devices made from metallic nanoparticles could lead to flexible technologies that are more environmentally friendly to manufacture. Components made f...

Eddy currents affect flux of salt more than heat

Modeling the 3D structure of Red Sea eddies shows how transport of energy and biochemical materials influences circulation patterns in the Red Sea. A study of e...

A shot in the arm for spintronics

A spin injection technique that is more than 10,000 times more efficient than existing methods could allow for the development of ultrafast spintronic computers...

Materials’ electric and magnetic properties characterized by strongest-yet microscopes

By driving advances in electron microscopy, Hitachi High-Technologies is helping to develop transformative materials and technologies. Advanced materials with f...

Just add a pinch of salt

Scientists have found that common salt could be the key to new two-dimensional materials and next generation electronics and optoelectronics. Adding a dash of s...

A golden touch for solar panels

Japanese scientists have created a more efficient photovoltaic cell that uses gold nanoparticles to absorb more of light. By sandwiching a semiconductor between...

New superconductor rocks

Japanese scientists have discovered a novel superconducting material that could pave the way for a range of new superconductor technologies. Thin films of lanth...

Ceramic holds promise for greener optical devices

Scientists have developed an environmentally friendly ceramic material. A lead-free ceramic that could be used in applications ranging from optical sensors and ...

Weaker pressure systems in the Arctic cause warm winters in the Arabian Peninsula

Investigating links between surface air temperatures and large-scale circulation patterns builds understanding of climate variability in the Arabian Peninsula. ...

Atomic nitrogen route to new 2D semiconductors

A technique for making ultrathin, two-dimensional films of tungsten disulfide could underpin next-generation electronic and optoelectronic technologies. A simpl...

Turning up the heat on bacterial infections

Scientists are developing new antibacterial nanoagents that could replace antibiotics in treating infectious diseases and as a disinfectant for wounds. A nanoag...

Scientists have used an electricity to induce oscillations in a droplet of gallium and could be used to power robots

Scientists have used an electricity to induce oscillations in a droplet of gallium and could be used to power robots. A droplet of gallium can be made to beat l...

Measuring the curvature of the Universe

Scientists have used a new technique that could lead to a significantly more accurate measure of the Universe’s curvature. Scientists have calculated that measu...

Microscopy on the brain

Microscopy is opening up new opportunities for medical researchers, delegates to the 19th International Microscopy Congress in Sydney recently discovered. New a...

The Indian summer monsoon keeps the Arabian Peninsula hot and dry

Modeling shows that the Indian Summer Monsoon can trigger heatwaves and sandstorms on the Arabian Peninsula. The influence of the Indian summer monsoon on the c...

On the origins of life

By demonstrating how the first biomolecules may have been created, scientists shed light on the origins of life on Earth. Scientists have shown how the first bi...

Fuelling the motion of droplets

By controlling the movement of droplets using light, scientists have paved the way for a range of new applications. A novel technique that uses light to control...

The secret to nanobubbles’ long life

Scientists have gained a better understanding of the properties of surface nanobubbles, leading to their potential use in new applications. By modelling the pro...

Feeling the pressure

By investigating the effect of pressure on glassy carbon, scientists gain deeper insights into its structural and behavioural changes. Scientists have explored ...