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Physics & Astronomy

Attoseconds Unlock Secrets of Atomic Interior Dynamics

In order to observe the ultrafast electron motion in the inner shells of atoms with short light pulses, the pulses must not only be ultrashort, but very…

Physics & Astronomy

Infrared Light Enhances Molecular Detection Techniques

Infrared light has a keen sense for molecules. With the help of this light, researchers are able to go in search of the small particles which shape and…

Life & Chemistry

New Molecule Design Enhances Nitrogen Binding for Crops

Whether wheat, millet or maize: They all need nitrogen to grow. Fertilisers therefore contain large amounts of nitrogenous compounds which are usually…

Earth Sciences

Stagnation in South Pacific Linked to CO2 Fluctuations

The Southern Ocean plays an important role in climate events because CO2 can be absorbed from the atmosphere into the ocean. When increased amounts of dust are…

Physics & Astronomy

Measuring Atomic Trajectories: Insights into Bond Rigidities

By measuring the highly unusual atomic trajectories under extreme electromagnetic transients, the MPSD group could reconstruct how rigid the atomic bonds are…

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“Laser Technology Live” at the AKL’18 International Laser Technology Congress in Aachen

At the “Laser Technology Live” event at the Fraunhofer ILT’s user center on May 3, 2018, visitors to AKL’18 will be able to discuss new technological…

Trade Fair News

Empa shows "Gas station of the future"

In 2018, the Swiss Oil Industry Association (Erdöl-Vereinigung) will be making its first ever visit to the traditional motor show in 2018, where it will be…

Materials Sciences

Mat4Rail: Shaping the Future of European Railways

The number of passengers carried by rail has been steadily increasing since 2004. In addition to rising passenger demand, the railway sector will also face…

Physics & Astronomy

Exploring the Future of LED Wallpaper Innovations

We live in a world of displays whose size and color-brilliance are constantly increasing. The further development of the light bulb is simple: It is…

Interdisciplinary Research

New Solution to Combat Sulphuric Acid Corrosion in Wastewater Plants

Wastewater systems are integral to infrastructure in every community. In an ideal world, they operate smoothly and are long-lasting. But biogenic…

Life & Chemistry

Atomic Design By Water: Unlocking Innovations in Technology

A central element in such diverse technological problems as corrosion protection, battery materials or hydrogen production via electrolysis or fuel cells is…

Life & Chemistry

How Stiffness Affects Nanomedicine Delivery in Cancer Cells

Nanomedicines need to get taken up by diseased cells in order to release their cargo. Cancer cells have altered membrane properties, which hamper their ability…

Earth Sciences

First evidence of surprising ocean warming around Galápagos corals

The finding surprised the University of Arizona-led research team, because the sparse instrumental records for sea surface temperature for that part of the…

Physics & Astronomy

Magnetic Field Maps Gas and Dust Near Supermassive Black Hole

Black holes are objects with gravitational fields so strong that not even light can escape their grasp. The centre of almost every galaxy appears to host a…

Physics & Astronomy

UMass Physicists Advance Dark Matter Detector Research

In researchers' quest for evidence of dark matter, physicist Andrea Pocar of the University of Massachusetts Amherst and his students have played an important…

Information Technology

Snake-Inspired Robot Uses Kirigami for Agile Movement

Who needs legs? With their sleek bodies, snakes can slither up to 14 miles-per-hour, squeeze into tight space, scale trees and swim. How do they do it? It's…

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