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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 ...

May 14, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
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 ...

May 13, 2025 in Nanotechnology
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 ...

May 11, 2025 in Robotics
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 ...

May 9, 2025 in Chemistry
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 ...

May 8, 2025 in Physics
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 ...

May 8, 2025 in Biology
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 ...

Apr 30, 2025 in Physics
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.

Apr 22, 2025 in Chemistry
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 ...

Apr 18, 2025 in Engineering
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 ...

Apr 17, 2025 in Nanotechnology