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Researchers have identified a novel quantum state of matter with chiral currents, potentially revolutionizing electronics and quantum technologies. This breakthrough, confirmed through direct observation using the Italian Elettra synchrotron, holds vast applications in sensors, biomedicine, and renewable energy. Credit: SciTechDaily.comAn international research group has identified a novel state of matter, characterized by the presence of a quantum phenomenon known as chiral current.These currents are generated on an…

By Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science February 10, 2024New research demonstrates how laser light can amplify the nonlinear optical properties of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN). The research successfully generated new optical frequencies and significantly increased third-harmonic generation, marking a significant advancement in the field of nonlinear optics and quantum material research.A recent study published in Nature Communications reveals that engineers from Columbia University, in…

Some of the biggest tech companies in China are buying up a lot of land in mainland China, following the real estate crash in the country. These include Tencent, Alibaba and MiHoYo, the gaming studio that developed Genshin Impact…

Erosion isn't a thing on the Moon like it is on Earth. With no atmosphere or tectonic plates, the lunar surface remains scarred with impact craters and covered in dust – dust that could hold clues to our lunar companion's magnetic history.A team of scientists has just discovered some oddly reflective dust-covered boulders in an area of the Moon already known for its peculiarities, the Reiner Gamma lunar swirl.First mistaken as a crater, Reiner Gamma is actually a flat patch that casts no shadow but shines brightly…

By Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences January 22, 2024Researchers discovered a new superconducting material using the Steady High Magnetic Field Facility. This material exhibits a record-breaking superconducting transition temperature of 11.6 K for transition metal sulfide superconductors at ambient pressure and showcases an exceptionally high critical current density. Credit: SciTechDaily.comA breakthrough discovery of a new superconducting material sets a new record for transition metal…

AEG has reached a long-term deal with Uber for the naming rights to its high-profile Berlin properties now known as the Mercedes-Benz Arena, the Verti Music Hall and the Mercedes Platz entertainment district, it was announced Friday. Effective March 22, the multipurpose 17,000-seat arena, host to concerts and home to the Eisbären Berlin hockey club and Alba Berlin basketball team, and its adjacent 2,200-seat music hall will be called Uber Arena and Uber Eats Music Hall, respectively. Those…

Google AdSense accounts can now be linked to Google Analytics 4 (GA4) properties. This integration allows your AdSense data to appear in GA4 reports and explorations for a more comprehensive analysis.Why we care. By combining AdSense data with GA4 metrics like traffic sources and user behavior, advertisers benefit from more detailed insights, enabling them to spot patterns, enhancing their ability to optimize ad revenue. Getting started. If…

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.…