In a laboratory at the University of the Basque Country, a mat of deep black nanoneedles absorbs light like a sponge. The material, copper cobaltate shaped into needle-like formations and topped with an ultra-thin aluminum-doped zinc oxide film, has now shown solar absorption of up to 99.5% during high-temperature, wide-angle evaluations. For concentrated solar power […]
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Polymer chemist and engineer Irene Yurovska is urgently raising concerns regarding supply chain challenges related to chemical additives utilized in rubber and other polymers, which she asserts pose a significant national security risk to the US. As a member of the executive board of the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) rubber division, Yurovska highlighted at a […]
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In the preceding installment of this series, we delved deeply into the life of the English seafarer Sir Robert Dudley (1574–1649). The discussion concluded with a description of the scientific instruments he bequeathed, which are now housed in the Museo Galileo in Florence. These instruments originated from various makers, and today I will focus on […]
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In his 1964 publication, “The History of the Barometer,” W. E. Knowles Middleton explores the relationship between Isaac Beeckman and René Descartes, highlighting the historical significance of Descartes’ concepts in physics despite their ultimate rejection. While some may contend that Descartes’ shortcomings render his work insignificant, it is irrefutable that his concepts greatly shaped scientific […]
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On film, the sea abruptly assumes a surgical demeanor. In the Gulf of California, a closely-knit orca pod inverts young great white sharks, subsequently extracting the nutrient-rich liver with chilling exactitude. New findings from researchers in Mexico and the United States, published today in Frontiers in Marine Science, document two hunts that resulted in the […]
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**Researchers Unveil Mitochondrial ‘Switch’ Governing Programmed Cell Death** In a revolutionary study, scientists from the Technical University of Munich have identified a mechanism that governs programmed cell death, which could greatly impact therapies for cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. Released in Nature Communications on October 27, 2025, the research illustrates how a portion of the VDAC1 […]
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For countless individuals, melatonin has evolved into a nightly habit, a tiny tablet that offers the prospect of sleep in a hyperstimulated environment. However, fresh research unveiled at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2025 indicates that prolonged usage of this well-known supplement may carry significant cardiovascular dangers. In reviewing five years of health data […]
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Rust-hued streams weave through the woodlands of Pennsylvania, but what they transport might astonish even climate experts. Beneath their surface, scientists have detected hidden currents of carbon dioxide, gradually leaking into the atmosphere from long-abandoned mines. This revelation, shared at the Geological Society of America’s 2025 gathering in San Antonio, introduces a troubling new dimension […]
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A query emerged that has the potential to transform how millions assess their health: can a smartwatch identify structural heart disease well in advance of symptoms? In a recent study unveiled at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2025, researchers from Yale School of Medicine assert that the answer is a hopeful affirmative. Leveraging the […]
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