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Not so biodegradable

New study finds bio-based plastic and plastic-blend textiles do not biodegrade in the ocean. First-of-its-kind experiment off Scripps Pier finds only natural fibers degrade in the marine environment; plastic fabrics…

For shorter approval times

New process simulates decomposition of too long stored drugs in 15 minutes. Before their approval, pharmaceuticals not only have to be tested for their effectiveness and safety, but also for…

Customized optical measurement technology for production monitoring

Fast, precise, automated: The requirements placed upon production are increasing continuously. Products are becoming more complex and, at the same time, a larger quantity of variants is being demanded. In…

New proteins to revolutionize gluten-free baked goods

Finally delicious: Daisies, peas, canola, etc.: Researchers at the University of Hohenheim want to replace gluten protein with new alternatives. Instead of ovens, 3-D printers would be possible. Gluten is…

The first global macrogenetic map of marine habitat-forming species

Genetic diversity is also a component of biodiversity. Species known as marine habitat-forming species —gorgonians, corals, algae, seaweeds, marine phanerogams, etc.— are organisms that help generate and structure the underwater…

How tasty is the food? Ask your brain!

To know when it’s time for a meal – and when to stop eating again – is important to survive and to stay healthy, for humans and animals alike. Researchers…

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Physics and Astronomy

Quantum matter breakthrough: Tuning density waves

“Cold atomic gases were well known in the past for the ability to ‘program’ the interactions between atoms,” says Professor Jean-Philippe Brantut at EPFL. “Our experiment doubles this ability!” Working…

Multifunctional interface enables manipulation of light waves in free space

Combining meta-optics with a photonic integrated circuit, the innovative interface can shape multiple light beams simultaneously in free space. Recent technological advances have given us a remarkable ability to manipulate…

Light shining through a wall

Experiment ALPS starts searching for dark matter. The world’s most sensitive model-independent experiment to search for particularly light particles, of which dark matter might be composed, starts today at DESY…

Life Sciences and Chemistry

Groundbreaking images of root chemicals

… offer new insights on plant growth. Technology used in cancer research leads to roadmap of chemicals important for agriculture, food production and climate resilience. On a sunny springtime stroll…

Novel mechanism for flight control in fruit flies

Researchers at the Institute for Theoretical Biology at Humboldt Universität have solved a long-standing mathematical puzzle about the emergence of electrical activity patterns during insect flight. Together with colleagues at…

Ångström-Resolution Fluorescence Microscopy

A breakthrough in fluorescence microscopy has been achieved by the research group of Ralf Jungmann at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry (MPIB) and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich. The team developed…

Materials Sciences

Stretching metals at the atomic level

… allows researchers to create important materials for quantum, electronic, and spintronic applications. New technique paves the way for easy oxidation of historically “stubborn” metals. A University of Minnesota Twin…

Maximizing excitons as energy carriers

Project aims to understand — and use — this quasiparticle’s role in next-gen optoelectronics. In the U.S. military, the use of sensors can make the difference between life or death…

High-quality 2D films could be one-drop away

A research group led by Professor Minoru Osada (he, him) and postdoctoral researcher Yue Shi (she, her) at the Institute for Future Materials and Systems (IMaSS), Nagoya University in Japan,…

Information Technology

Chip-based QKD achieves higher transmission speeds

Quantum key distribution system based on integrated photonics lays groundwork for network implementation. Researchers have developed a quantum key distribution (QKD) system based on integrated photonics that can transmit secure…

Development of imperceptible photonic information technology

Prof. Sebastian Reineke from TU Dresden has been awarded a Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) in the amount of 2 million Euro for his research project SLOWTONICS….

The metaverse can lead to better science

One Notre Dame researcher says we should look beyond the hype to see how virtual reality can make scientists more effective. But to realize the benefits, researchers must also plan…