Science X Dialog
Science X Dialog is where researchers can share news and information about their own published journal articles.
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Dialog / AI-powered algorithm Capivara unmasks hidden structures in galaxies by analyzing their spectral fingerprints
When I first started working with integral field spectroscopic (IFU) data, I was struck by how much complexity was being averaged out or masked by traditional processing techniques. Most segmentation methods in astronomy—especially ...

Dialog / Record-large pore molecular crystals: A leap toward clean energy storage
In our study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, our team from The University of Hong Kong and Northwestern University, led by the late Nobel Laureate Professor Fraser Stoddart, developed RP-H200, a ...

Dialog / How water vapor is powering the next generation of soft robots
Phase-change actuation has been revived for the era of untethered, electrically driven soft robots. Our team at the University of Coimbra have developed a phase transition soft actuator designed to power electric soft robots ...

Dialog / Improving the performance of Cu₂SrSnS₄ solar cells with inorganic hole transport layers
Thin film solar cells such as CdTe and CIGSe have gained significant attention due to their low production cost and excellent power conversion efficiencies (PCE). Nevertheless, toxicity and scarcity of constituent elements ...

Dialog / Water-assisted microwave synthesis of porous COF materials for lithium-ion batteries
In our recent study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, our team from the National University of Singapore has developed a rapid and eco-friendly method for synthesizing imide-linked covalent organic ...

Dialog / Topological polycrystal: A new approach to configurable, multiband topological photonic circuitry
Molding the flow of light—whether confined to localized regions or propagating in free space—remains crucial for modern integrated photonics. The advancement of the multi-channel, programmable optical waveguide and coupler ...

Dialog / Wearable haptics get thinner: A flexible haptic patch lets you feel the virtual world
As virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies rapidly evolve, the demand for more immersive, multisensory experiences grows alongside them. Among the key frontiers is tactile feedback—the ability to physically ...

Dialog / Unpredictable light exposure disrupts biological sex differences in birds
Light helps us wake up, keeps us alert, and guides our sleep. But what happens when light becomes erratic? As a researcher studying molecular biology and animal stress responses, I've been fascinated by how environmental ...

Dialog / Blood droplets on inclined surfaces reveal new cracking patterns
Drying droplets have fascinated scientists for decades. From water to coffee to paint, these everyday fluids leave behind intricate patterns as they evaporate. But blood is far more complex—a colloidal suspension packed ...

Dialog / Novel electrochemical technique measures degradation rate of polymer coatings on iron
Think of a metal with paint on it, like an automobile or a pipeline carrying natural gas. The paint or polymer coating protects the metal underneath from degrading.

Dialog / Perovskite solar modules show year-long outdoor durability
Perovskite photovoltaics (PV) are poised at the brink of commercialization, yet stability remains the foremost hurdle to overcome for widespread adoption. While extensive research has addressed the degradation of perovskite ...

Dialog / Unlocking the secrets of salt crystal formation at the nanoscale
In nature and technology, crystallization plays a pivotal role, from forming snowflakes and pharmaceuticals to creating advanced batteries and desalination membranes. Despite its importance, crystallization at the nanoscale ...