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Phys.org / Single organic molecule triggers Kondo effect in molecular-scale 'Kondo box'
A research group led by Prof. Li Xiangyang from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has made a new discovery: a single organic molecule can induce the Kondo effect in a magnetic atom, ...
Phys.org / Charge carrier pairs in cuprate compounds shed light on high-temperature superconductivity
High-temperature superconductivity is still not fully understood. Now, an international research team at BESSY II has measured the energy of charge carrier pairs in undoped La₂CuO₄. Their findings revealed that the interaction ...
Phys.org / Mechanoluminescent sensors with dual-function polymer shell offer eco-friendly, high-resolution control
Mechanoluminescent (ML) materials are attractive for haptic interface sensors for next-generation technologies, including bite-controlled user interface, health care motion monitoring, and piconewton sensing, because they ...
Phys.org / Nearby brown dwarf's 'weather' mapped in unprecedented detail
Researchers at McGill University and collaborating institutions have mapped the atmospheric features of a planetary-mass brown dwarf, a type of space object that is neither a star nor a planet, existing in a category in-between. ...
Phys.org / Ultrafast VUV pulses fully characterized for probing valence electron dynamics
A team of researchers at the Max Born Institute have managed to fully characterize few-femtosecond-long light pulses tunable in the vacuum ultraviolet. These results unlock the possibility for studying valence electron dynamics ...
Phys.org / New molecular drivers of long COVID link nasal inflammation to lingering symptoms
A research team from the Research Center Borstel, Leibniz Lung Center (FZB), Kiel University (CAU), the University of Lübeck (UzL), and the University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), together with additional partners, ...
Phys.org / Lunar water traced to solar wind: Latitude and regolith maturity shape its abundance, study finds
The abundance, distribution, and origin of lunar surface water has recently drawn significant scientific interest, owing to its critical role in future space exploration.
Phys.org / Death Valley plant yields blueprint for building heat-resilient crops
In California's Death Valley, where summer temperatures regularly soar above 120 degrees Fahrenheit, life seems almost impossible. Yet among the cracked earth and blinding sunlight, one native plant not only survives—it ...
Phys.org / Insects on the space menu: A sustainable food source for future missions
Long before humans reached orbit, insects had already shown they could handle the hurdles of spaceflight. Light, highly adaptable and nutritionally rich, these resilient animals present an attractive option for European researchers ...
Phys.org / Nano-encapsulated CBD offers potential pain relief with no adverse side effects
Reaching for CBD-infused lotion or oil may seem like a low-risk way to find pain relief, but little is actually known about the impact that CBD has on the nervous system.
Phys.org / Self-driving system makes key plastic ingredient using in-house generated H₂O₂
An eco-friendly system capable of producing propylene oxide (PO) without external electricity or sunlight has been developed. PO is a vital raw material used in manufacturing household items such as polyurethane for sofas ...
Phys.org / Maned sloth genomes show distinct impacts of habitat loss and inbreeding
The northern and southern maned sloths may look very similar from the outside, but their genomes reveal different stories: The two species have faced very distinct conditions in Brazil's Atlantic Forest in the past and confront ...
