Properties

A novel discovery in nanofluidics enables researchers to track individual molecules in confined spaces using the fluorescent properties of boron nitride, revealing new insights into molecular behavior and paving the way for advancements in optical imaging and sensing. Above is a rendering of how the new research unlocks the mystery of molecular movement in nano-confined spaces. Credit: Titouan Veuillet / EPFL Researchers from EPFL and the University of Manchester have unlocked secrets of nanofluidics by utilizing a…

An archaeologist, Eiki Suga, showing fine-grained flint (left) and middle-grained flint (right). Credit: Megumi Maruyama A research group led by the Nagoya University Museum and Graduate School of Environmental Studies in Japan has clarified differences in the physical characteristics of rocks used by early humans during the Paleolithic. They found that humans selected rock for a variety of reasons and not just because of how…

Researchers found that teff, a gluten-free grain, has antioxidant properties beneficial for human health. Further research aims to identify high-antioxidant teff varieties, with implications for gluten-free diets and agricultural advancements. Above is a photo of teff grown by Osena’s research group at UNCG. Credit: Martin W. KaneResearchers at UNC Greensboro have discovered that teff, a gluten-free grain native to East Africa and increasingly available in the United States, exhibits antioxidant properties in human cells.…

Dutch-born Christiaan Huygens is probably one of the most famous physicists you've never heard of. His work in the late 17th century straddled both the intangible and tangible realms of our Universe: the nature of light, and the mechanics of moving objects.Among his many contributions, Huygens proposed a wave theory of light that would give rise to physical optics, which deals with the interference, diffraction, and polarization of light. He also invented the first pendulum clock; the most accurate timekeeper for almost…

Microscopy images of biological cells: top right (green) – Vimentin intermediate filaments in fibroblasts; bottom left (red) – Keratin intermediate filaments in epithelial cells. Scale: 10 µm. Credit: top right (green): Ulrike Rölleke. bottom left (red): Ruth MeyerGöttingen University researchers discover surprising properties of the cytoskeleton.Most biological cells have a fixed place in an organism. However, there are instances where these cells acquire mobility, enabling them to traverse the body. Such occurrences are…

via Sony Sony may have changed the Marvel game in the animated department with its Spider-Verse endeavors, but the studio isn’t exactly killing it on the live-action front, to put it lightly. Indeed, the debacle that followed Morbius just might go down as one of the most embarrassing plights in cinematic history, and overall faith in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe is a bit hard to come by, despite efforts from the upcoming Kraven the Hunter. And while the Venom saga doesn’t exactly do this particular shared…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Investors in commercial real estate are rethinking the values of coastal properties exposed to flood risk—even in northern U.S. locales that haven't suffered flood damage, according to researchers. This shift in perspective has implications for investors and developers alike as they determine the value of coastal properties amid a changing climate. …

A multi-institute research team synthesized a family of nano-wheel-like metallic clusters, each with specific properties — such as fluorescence and different types of magnetism — that could advance next-generation technologies. Credit: Polyoxometalates, Tsinghua University PressResearchers in China have developed nano-wheels, a new family of metallic compounds with unique properties for use in advanced sensors and other technologies. The team synthesized lanthanide-based nano-clusters with diverse applications, including…

by KeAi Communications Co. (a) Variation of temperature, thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity during heat recovery. (b) Thermal breakthrough curves under different thermal parameters. (c) Production life spans under different thermal parameters. Results with different injection temperature are shown. A hetergeneous aperture scenario is also shown. Credit: Rock Mechanics Bulletin (2023). DOI:…

Commercial property owners in Denver are seeing less of a change in valuations this cycle than residential property owners. The median commercial property increased 17 percent in value compared to two years prior, while residential properties saw a median increase of 33 percent, according to the Denver assessor. The hospitality and retail sectors led the way on the commercial side, Assessor Keith Erffmeyer told a Denver City Council committee on Tuesday. Hotels and motels saw a median 33 percent increase, while retail…