Articles by Sanjukta Mondal
Phys.org / Successful synthesis of neutral N₆ opens door for future energy storage
Nitrogen finally joins the elite tier of elements like carbon that can form neutral allotropes—different structural forms of a single chemical element. Researchers from Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany, have synthesized ...
Phys.org / Surprising discovery shows a strong link between Earth's magnetic field and atmospheric oxygen levels
Every breath we take in contains 21% oxygen, the gas that makes life on Earth possible. Oxygen, in its combined oxide state, has always been abundant in Earth's crust, but elemental diatomic oxygen became part of our atmosphere ...
Phys.org / Rare sperm whale tooth unearthed at Copper Age megasite sheds light on ancient human-sea connections
An extraordinary discovery was made at the Valencina Copper Age mega-site in southwest Spain, which has captured the attention of a team of Spanish researchers—a rare sperm whale tooth uncovered in 2018 during excavations ...
Phys.org / 3D-printed device splits white noise into an acoustic rainbow without electricity
In a study published in Science Advances, researchers from Technical University of Denmark and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid demonstrate a new device called an acoustic rainbow emitter (ARE) that takes in broadband white-noise ...
Phys.org / How recurrent fluorescence helps organic molecules survive extreme interstellar conditions
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has unlocked the depths of interstellar space with unprecedented clarity, offering humanity a high-resolution window into the cosmos. Harnessing this newfound capability, an international ...
Phys.org / New study visualizes platinum doping on ultrathin 2D material with atomic precision
A popular 2D active material, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), just got a platinum upgrade at an atomic level. A study led by researchers from the University of Vienna and Vienna University of Technology embedded individual platinum ...
Phys.org / Decorative terracotta pieces challenge existing ideas on Carpetania's role in Mediterranean globalization
Historians have long viewed Carpetania, an ancient district in what is now the Iberian Peninsula, Spain, as a passive player in the cultural landscape of the Late Iron Age. Its cultural development has been characterized ...
Medical Xpress / Potent mRNA nanoparticles force dormant HIV out of hiding in white blood cells
A major bottleneck in curing HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is that the virus can hide in an inactive form within resting white blood cells, which play a crucial role in coordinating the immune response.
Phys.org / New bio-based hot glue made from industrial leftovers outperforms commercial adhesives
A new bio-based hot glue derived from a byproduct of the wood pulp industry beats traditional epoxy resins and commercial hot-melt glues in terms of adhesive performance.
Phys.org / Magnetic surface enables precise atomic migration at near absolute zero
Adatoms are single atoms that get adsorbed onto the surface of a solid material and are known to hop randomly from one spot to another. In a recent study published in Nature Communications, a group of scientists from Germany ...
Phys.org / Most people obey arbitrary rules even when it's not in their interest to do so, experiments show
Contrary to the popular saying, rules aren't meant to be broken, as they are foundational to society and exist to uphold safety, fairness and order in the face of chaos. The collective benefits of rule-following are well ...
Phys.org / Study reveals protein that helps green bush crickets mimic green foliage
From a distance, a green bush cricket (Tettigonia cantans) can easily be mistaken for a plant appendage, and that's exactly the point. Its leafy green hue allows it to blend seamlessly into its surroundings, camouflaging ...
Phys.org / Cave records show that US's deepest river gorge Hells Canyon is only 2.1 million years old
North America's deepest gorge, Hells Canyon, which slithers along the border of Idaho and Oregon, is a surprisingly new addition to the Earth's ancient landscape. A recent study suggests that a monumental shift in Snake river ...
Phys.org / Ancient DNA unravels ancestral secrets of classic Maya period
Beneath the surface of present-day western Honduras lie the ruins of Copán—an archaeological site that once stood as a vital city in the classic Maya world, situated at the crossroads between Central and South America.
Phys.org / Artificial cell-like structures mimic self-reproduction and release polymeric spores
Life on Earth possesses an exceptional ability to self-reproduce, which, even on a simple cellular level, is driven by complex biochemistry. But can self-reproduction exist in a biochemistry-free environment?
