Microscopic engine hotter than the sun probes thermodynamic frontiers
Scientists have developed a microscopic engine that operates at temperatures exceeding those found in the sun’s core, creating a novel…
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Engineers Achieve Unprecedented Control Over Strength and Toughness of Random Nanofiber Networks
Researchers use near-field electrospinning and computer simulations to fabricate and optimize random nanofiber networks, predicting stiffness and strength
Unusual brain cell plays a critical role in progressive MS
Researchers have identified a distinct and unusual type of brain cell that appears to be a key driver of the…
UK heat waves dismantle natural defenses against wildfires
UK heat waves dry landscapes, eroding natural moisture barriers and lifting wildfire risk to new levels, with 40°C conditions and urban fire threats in the UK
New bamboo plastic is engineered for durability and quick decay
Scientists have developed a new form of plastic derived entirely from bamboo that exhibits the strength and resilience of petroleum-based…
Three-legged lizards thrive, challenging common assumptions about natural selection
An unexpected discovery about lizards surviving and thriving in the wild after losing a limb is challenging fundamental assumptions about…
Astronomers find luminous galaxy hidden by a quasar
A team of international astronomers has made a significant accidental discovery, locating an intensely bright galaxy that was concealed by…
Google and AWS lead new ranking of deep learning GPU platforms
A fierce competition for computational power, driven by the demands of training sophisticated neural networks, is reshaping the cloud infrastructure…
Myanmar’s Cyber-Fraud Compounds Expand Rapidly Despite International Crackdown
Months after a coordinated international crackdown intended to dismantle a network of cyber-fraud centers in Myanmar, the criminal enclaves are…
Fruit fly study reveals neural circuits for evaluating odors
Researchers have uncovered the intricate neural wiring that allows animals to distinguish between pleasant and unpleasant smells, challenging long-held assumptions…