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[ad_1] Structure of the Mn0.5Zn0.5Cr2O4 molecule with corresponding groups of atoms. Thanks to its magnetic properties, the material can be used in a range of products, from gas sensors to data storage devices. Credit: Renan Ribeiro Spinels are oxides with chemical formulas of type AB2OR4 4, where A is a …

[ad_1] A new report advocating the widespread use of face masks to prevent coronavirus transmission has become the topic of discussion among scientists. According to Delve, a multidisciplinary group convened by the Royal Society report published Monday, face masks could reduce coronavirus transmissions if widely used in situations where physical …

[ad_1] In the Atacama desert in northern Chile, one of the driest places on Earth, microorganisms can make a living by drawing water from the rocks they colonize.Through field work and laboratory experiments, researchers at the University of California, Irvine, as well as Johns Hopkins University and UC Riverside, gained …

[ad_1] A schematic and electron microscope cross section shows the structure of an integrated catalyst powered by solar energy to divide water into hydrogen and oxygen fuel. The module developed at Rice University can be directly immersed in water to produce fuel when exposed to sunlight. Credit: Illustration by Jia …

[ad_1] Home> Press> Water-splitting module a source of perpetual energy: ‘Artificial leaf’ concept inspires Rice University research into solar-powered fuel production A schematic and electron microscope cross-section show the structure of an integrated, solar-powered catalyst to split water into hydrogen fuel and oxygen. The module developed at Rice University can …

[ad_1] Building a new spacecraft means knowing when to innovate and when to stick to flight-proven methods, and for Crew Dragon, SpaceX decided to ditch the buttons and dials and go to the full touchscreen. Astronauts who will fly it later this month have also had to ditch years of …

[ad_1] A super resolution 3D reconstruction of dendrites in the primary visual cortex. Innovators at Purdue University created an imaging tool that enables the visualization of nanoscale structures within cells and entire tissues. Credit: Fang Huang / Purdue University Since Robert Hooke’s first description of a cell in Micrography 350 …

[ad_1] This was the heartwarming moment a dad-of-four was wheeled out of Aintree Hospital on his 59th birthday having fought off coronavirus. Tony McDermott decided to go into hospital after struggling with his breathing which, at times, left him fearing for his life. The bricklayer started to feel ill eight …

[ad_1] Researchers affiliated with the University of Washington and Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence say they’ve developed an AI system – VeriSci – that can automatically fact-check scientific claims. Ostensibly, the system can not only identify abstracts within studies that support or refute the claims, but can also provide rationales …

[ad_1] Smartphones could be acting as ‘Trojan horses’ for coronavirus, a new study has warned. Researchers from Bond University have warned that phones can host a staggering cocktail of live germs, including the coronavirus, and are urging the public to regularly decontaminate their devices. In the study, the team reviews …