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Dialog / Common mineral may have sparked life's first molecules

A common mineral, α-alumina, found abundantly in Earth's crust, may have played a critical role in initiating the chemical reactions necessary for life to begin. This exciting discovery, detailed in a recent study published ...

Apr 14, 2025 in Chemistry
Dialog / Galactic superwinds may help galaxies leak ionizing radiation, Haro 11 study finds

Our new study of the nearby starburst galaxy Haro 11 has shown that strong X-ray-emitting superwinds may be a key mechanism enabling galaxies to leak ionizing radiation, which is believed to have played a major role in the ...

Apr 11, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Dialog / Einstein's dream of a unified field theory accomplished?

During the latter part of the 20th century, string theory was put forward as a unifying theory of physics foundations. String theory has not, however, fulfilled expectations. That is why we are of the view that the scientific ...

Apr 10, 2025 in Physics
Dialog / Advancing diverse emerging solar cells with a 2D-transition metal dichalcogenide buffer

Thin-film solar cells comprising CdTe, Cu(In,Ga)Se2 have become a less-expensive photovoltaic technology than crystalline Si wafer solar cells. Still, their efficiencies are inferior to those of their predecessors in terms ...

Apr 9, 2025 in Engineering
Dialog / Belief in the malleability of beauty makes people take more risks, study finds

It is hard not to admit the pervasive impact that beauty has on our lives. As of 2023, beauty is the third most popular category among global Instagram influencers, only after music and lifestyle. The ever-growing cosmetics ...

Apr 8, 2025 in Other Sciences
Dialog / Quantum cosmology with final states can explain the accelerated expansion of the universe

Teleology is the idea that some processes in nature are directed toward a goal or an end. Today, it is commonly asserted that teleology is a remnant of antiquated ways of thinking about causation, and that it is not compatible ...

Apr 7, 2025 in Physics
Dialog / Crystal melting and the glass transition obey the same physical law

The melting of crystals is the process by which an increase in temperature induces the disruption of the ordered crystalline lattice, leading to the disordered structure and highly fluctuating dynamic behavior of liquids. ...

Apr 3, 2025 in Physics
Dialog / Sustainable biomanufacturing: Key to India's green transition

In the battle against climate change, the role of chemistry and the chemical industry is often overlooked. As India accelerates its industrial growth, it must embrace sustainable biomanufacturing and green chemistry not just ...

Apr 1, 2025 in Chemistry
Dialog / Magnesium becomes a possible superconductor near the 2D limit

Magnesium is a common chemical element, an alkaline earth metal, which is highly chemically reactive and is very light (even lighter than aluminum). Magnesium is abundant in plants and minerals and plays a role in human physiology ...

Apr 1, 2025 in Physics
Dialog / Revolutionizing 3D vision: How miniaturized snapshot polarization imaging is transforming depth sensing

Capturing precise 3D details with a single camera has long been a challenge. Traditional methods often require complex dual-camera setups or specialized lighting conditions that are impractical for real-world applications. ...

Apr 1, 2025 in Physics
Dialog / Time-resolved photoluminescence unlocks nanoscale insights into surface-modified metal oxide semiconductors

In the quest for next-generation energy, sensing, and pigment technologies, semiconducting metal oxides like titanium dioxide (TiO₂) have emerged as essential materials due to their abundance, stability, and intriguing ...

Mar 31, 2025 in Nanotechnology
Dialog / Nanomechanical gas sensor arrays: A step toward smarter, safer food and environments

Imagine walking into your kitchen and instantly knowing if the fish you bought yesterday is still fresh—or entering an industrial site with sensors that immediately alert you to hazardous gas leaks. This isn't science fiction—it's ...

Mar 31, 2025 in Nanotechnology