The ‘holographic principle,’ the idea that a universe with gravity can be described by a…
Month: April 2015
Mass and shape of single molecules revealed
Scientists have developed a revolutionary new technology that can image and weigh single molecules and…
Potential new treatment for multiple sclerosis
Scientists have discovered a way to prevent the development of multiple sclerosis in mice. Using…
Oil or fat? Saturated fatty acids might directly damage your heart
Olive oil is universally considered a much healthier alternative to meat fat. Plant-derived oils (such…
Bumblebees use nicotine to fight off parasites
Bumblebees that have been infected by parasites seek out flowers with nicotine in the nectar,…
New insights into ionic liquids
To directly observe chemical processes in unusual, new materials is a scientific dream, made possible…
Computer cooling system could save U. S. $6. 3 billion in electricity a year
A patented passive cooling system for computer processors could save U.S. consumers more than 6.3…
Electrical power converter allows grid to easily accept power from renewable energy
Engineering researchers have invented a novel electrical power converter system that simultaneously accepts power from…
New magnetic phase confirms theoretical predictions related to unconventional superconductivity
The emergence of a new magnetic phase with a square lattice before the onset of…
Artificial spin ice: A new playground to better understand magnetism
For the first time, nanomagnet islands or arrays were arranged into an exotic structure (called…