Unveiling the Power of Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) Domains for Strong Underwater Adhesion
A research team has uncovered the molecular mechanism behind the remarkable underwater adhesion of hairy mussels. Their findings reveal an oxidation-independent adhesion process driven by interactions between EGF/EGF-like domains and GlcNAc-based biopolymers. A research team at POSTECH, led by Professor Dong Soo Hwang (Division of Environmental Science and Engineering, Division of Interdisciplinary Bioscience & Bioengineering
Unveiling the Quantum Tapestry: A Breakthrough in Entanglement Microscopy Algorithms
A research team has recently developed a novel algorithm in quantum physics known as 'entanglement microscopy' that enables visualization and mapping of this extraordinary phenomenon at a microscopic scale. By zooming in on the intricate interactions of entangled particles, one can uncover the hidden structures of quantum matter, revealing insights that could transform technology and
Unveiling the Power of Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) Domains for Strong Underwater Adhesion
A research team has uncovered the molecular mechanism behind the remarkable underwater adhesion of hairy mussels. Their findings reveal an oxidation-independent adhesion process driven by interactions between EGF/EGF-like domains and GlcNAc-based biopolymers. A research team at POSTECH, led by Professor Dong Soo Hwang (Division of Environmental Science and Engineering, Division of Interdisciplinary Bioscience & Bioengineering
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Unveiling the Power of Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) Domains for Strong Underwater Adhesion
A research team has uncovered the molecular mechanism behind the remarkable underwater adhesion of hairy mussels. Their findings reveal an oxidation-independent adhesion process driven by interactions between EGF/EGF-like domains and GlcNAc-based biopolymers. A research team at POSTECH, led by Professor Dong Soo Hwang (Division of Environmental Science and Engineering, Division of Interdisciplinary Bioscience & Bioengineering
Crystal Control: Mastering Diarylethene Orientation with Precision
Researchers have succeeded in controlling the arrangement of photochromic crystals known as diarylethenes. Photomechanical materials made of photochromic crystals, which change their molecular structure reversibly in response to light, have the potential to impact fields from semiconductors to pharmaceuticals. For the first time in the world, an Osaka Metropolitan University team has developed a crystal
Unveiling the Quantum Tapestry: A Breakthrough in Entanglement Microscopy Algorithms
A research team has recently developed a novel algorithm in quantum physics known as 'entanglement microscopy' that enables visualization and mapping of this extraordinary phenomenon at a microscopic scale. By zooming in on the intricate interactions of entangled particles, one can uncover the hidden structures of quantum matter, revealing insights that could transform technology and
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Super-Earths and Their Scarcity Around Metal-Poor Stars
In a new study, astronomers report novel evidence regarding the limits of planet formation, finding that after a certain point, planets larger than Earth have difficulty forming near low-metallicity stars. In a new study, astronomers report novel evidence regarding the limits of planet formation, finding that after a certain point, planets larger than Earth have
Revolutionary Chameleon-Inspired Method Uncovers New Avenues for Rare-Earth Metal Separation
Researchers have found a chemical 'chameleon' that could improve the process used to purify rare-earth metals used in clean energy, medical and national security applications. Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have found a chemical "chameleon" that could improve the process used to purify rare-earth metals used in clean energy, medical
Illuminating Life: The Breakthrough of Visualizing Living Cells with Infrared Light
Scientists captured clear images of biomolecules in single live cells in water for the first time using infrared (IR) transmission imaging. The IR technique enables researchers to measure the mass of biomolecules such as proteins in a cell. Using simple components, the method has the potential to speed up advances in biomanufacturing, cell therapy development
Revolutionizing Indoor Farming: How AI is Transforming Energy Efficiency
Integrating artificial intelligence into today's environmental control systems could reduce energy consumption for indoor agriculture by 25% -- potentially helping to feed the world as its population rises, engineers have found. Integrating artificial intelligence into today's environmental control systems could reduce energy consumption for indoor agriculture by 25% -- potentially helping to feed the world
Revolutionary Robotic Leg Uses Artificial Muscles for Walking and Jumping
Researchers have developed a robotic leg with artificial muscles. Inspired by living creatures, it jumps across different terrains in an agile and energy-efficient manner. Inventors and researchers have been developing robots for almost 70 years. To date, all the machines they have built -- whether for factories or elsewhere -- have had one thing in
Revolutionary Discoveries in Carbon Dioxide Capture with Cement Innovations
Cement-based materials provide a potential solution for mitigating climate change by trapping and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide as minerals, via a process known as carbonation. Despite extensive studies, however, the exact mechanism of this process is not yet understood. Now, researchers have conducted a comprehensive investigation of carbonation reaction using a new method, revealing the
Transforming Waste Cooking Oil into Valuable Chemicals through Microwaving Techniques
Converting biomass such as waste cooking oil into useful chemicals through catalysis can help create a more sustainable chemical industry. However, conventional techniques require enormous energy and generate harmful chemicals. Moreover, such techniques reduce the lifetime of catalysts. Now, researchers reveal a zeolite catalyst that can be efficiently heated up using microwaves. Researchers from Kyushu
Plant Proteins: A Revolutionary Choice for Eco-Friendly Super Lubricants
An oil-free super-lubricant created from potato proteins could pave the way for sustainable engineering and biomedical applications, thanks to new research. An oil-free super-lubricant created from potato proteins could pave the way for sustainable engineering and biomedical applications, thanks to research led by the University of Leeds. The team says the groundbreaking aqueous material can
Revolutionizing Plastic Waste Recycling with 3D Imaging Technology
Researchers used 3D imaging technology to understand the fine details of microplastics, paving the way for more effective methods of plastic waste recycling. In a global first, University of Waterloo researchers have used 3D imaging technology to understand the fine details of microplastics, paving the way for more effective methods of plastic waste recycling. Micro
Exploring the Intricacies of Advanced Electron Shells
The heavy metal uranium is, besides its radioactive reputation, known for its intricate chemistry and diverse bonding behaviors. Scientists utilized synchrotron light to explore the unique properties of low-valent uranium compounds. The heavy metal uranium is, besides its radioactive reputation, known for its intricate chemistry and diverse bonding behaviors. Now, an international team of scientists
AI Breakthrough: Revolutionary Treatment for Rare Cancer Patients
In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, a team leveraged an artificial intelligence-derived platform to guide treatment for a patient with a rare blood cancer. Rare diseases affect fewer than 1 in 2,000 people individually. However, with over 7,000 different types identified, their global impact is significant. In the Asia-Pacific region, approximately 258 million people have a
Study Reveals Alarming Overreliance on AI in Critical Decision-Making
In simulated life-or-death decisions, about two-thirds of people in a study allowed a robot to change their minds when it disagreed with them -- an alarming display of excessive trust in artificial intelligence, researchers said. In simulated life-or-death decisions, about two-thirds of people in a UC Merced study allowed a robot to change their minds
