Matter & Energy News -- ScienceDaily //www.koonmotors.com/news/matter_energy/ Detectors and electronics. Learn about every sort of detector, radar system and more from leading research institutes around the world. en-us Thu, 31 Aug 2023 22:50:15 EDT Thu, 31 Aug 2023 22:50:15 EDT 60 Matter & Energy News -- ScienceDaily //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/matter_energy/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. A system to keep cloud-based gamers in sync //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142850.htm A new technique can synchronize media streams from different networks to multiple devices with less than 10 milliseconds of delay. The technique was demonstrated on cloud gaming, but could also be applied in AR/VR applications. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:28:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142850.htm Peering into nanofluidic mysteries one photon at a time //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142825.htm Researchers have revealed an innovative approach to track individual molecule dynamics within nanofluidic structures, illuminating their response to molecules in ways never before possible. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:28:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142825.htm An 'introspective' AI finds diversity improves performance //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142820.htm An artificial intelligence with the ability to look inward and fine tune its own neural network performs better when it chooses diversity over lack of diversity, a new study finds. The resulting diverse neural networks were particularly effective at solving complex tasks. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:28:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142820.htm New AI technology gives robot recognition skills a big lift //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121804.htm The day when robots can cook dinner, clear the kitchen table and empty the dishwasher is still a long way off. First, robots need to be able to recognize the many items of different sizes, shapes and brands in our homes. A team has now made a significant advance toward that technology with a robotic system that uses artificial intelligence to help robots better identify and remember objects. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:18:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121804.htm Tracking drivers' eyes can determine ability to take back control from 'auto-pilot' mode //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121802.htm A team of researchers has developed a new method to determine the attention levels of drivers and their readiness to respond to warning signals when using auto-pilot mode. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:18:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121802.htm Growing triple-decker hybrid crystals for lasers //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121743.htm By controlling the arrangement of multiple inorganic and organic layers within crystals using a novel technique, researchers have shown they can control the energy levels of electrons and holes (positive charge carriers) within a class of materials called perovskites. This tuning influences the materials' optoelectronic properties and their ability to emit light of specific energies, demonstrated by their ability to function as a source of lasers. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121743.htm Watching a bimetallic catalytic surface in action //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121733.htm A team of researchers addressed the question: what happens to a Ga-promoted Cu surface under reaction conditions required for the synthesis of methanol? They found complex structural transformations of this bimetallic catalyst that might change the common view on the catalytically active surface structure. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121733.htm Researchers develop ultra-sensitive photoacoustic microscopy for wide biomedical application potential //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121656.htm 光学拆分photoacoustic microscopy is an up-and-coming biomedical imaging technique for studying a broad range of diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and stroke. But its insufficient sensitivity has been a longstanding obstacle for its wider application. Recently, a research team developed a multi-spectral, super-low-dose photoacoustic microscopy system with a significant improvement in the system sensitivity limit, enabling new biomedical applications and clinical translation in the future. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:16:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121656.htm New blood test for noncoding RNA significantly improves cancer detection //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121621.htm A lab is developing more accurate and powerful liquid biopsy technologies that take advantage of signals from RNA 'dark matter,' an understudied area of the genome. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:16:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121621.htm Taking photoclick chemistry to the next level //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121323.htm Researchers have been able to substantially improve photoclick chemistry. They were able to boost the reactivity of the photoclick compound in the popular PQ-ERA reaction through strategic molecular substitution. They now report a superb photoreaction quantum yield, high reaction rates and notable oxygen tolerance. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:13:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121323.htm Experiencing the texture of skateboard sounds can mediate divisions new research says //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830195939.htm Experiencing the harsh sounds of skateboarding can help bridge the gulf between the joy and distaste of the noises created by the sport, a new study says. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:59:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830195939.htm How to write in water //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151805.htm Researchers have overcome a fundamental obstacles for writing and drawing lines, letters, and complex patterns within the bulk of a liquid. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:18:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151805.htm AI enabled soft robotic implant monitors scar tissue to self-adapt for personalized drug treatment //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151740.htm Research teams have detailed a pioneering breakthrough in medical device technology that could lead to intelligent, long-lasting, tailored treatment for patients, thanks to soft robotics and artificial intelligence. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:17:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151740.htm A simpler way to connect quantum computers //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131937.htm Researchers have developed a new approach to building quantum repeaters, devices that can link quantum computers over long distances. The new system transmits low-loss signals over optical fiber using light in the telecom band, a longstanding goal in the march toward robust quantum communication networks. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131937.htm Challenge accepted: High-speed AI drone overtakes world-champion drone racers //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131930.htm In a milestone for artificial intelligence (AI), the AI system 'Swift' has beaten the world champions in drone racing -- a result that seemed unattainable just a few years ago. The AI-piloted drone was trained in a simulated environment. Real-world applications include environmental monitoring or disaster response. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131930.htm Surpassing the human eye: Machine learning image analysis rapidly determines chemical mixture composition //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131922.htm Machine learning model provides quick method for determining the composition of solid chemical mixtures using only photographs of the sample. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131922.htm Vision for future micro-optical technology based on metamaterials //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131917.htm Historically, metasurface research has concentrated on the full manipulation of light's characteristics, resulting in a diverse array of optical devices such as metalenses, metaholograms, and beam diffraction devices. Nevertheless, recent studies have shifted their focus toward integrating metasurfaces with other optical components. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131917.htm People hold smart AI assistants responsible for outcomes //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131850.htm Even when humans see AI-based assistants purely as tools, they ascribe partial responsibility for decisions to them, as a new study shows. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:18:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131850.htm Direct formation of sulfuric acid in the atmosphere //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131842.htm In the atmosphere, gaseous sulfuric acid can form particles that influence the physical properties of clouds. Thus, the formation of sulfuric acid in the gas phase directly affects the radiative forcing and Earth's climate. In addition to the known formation from sulfur dioxide, researchers have now been able to demonstrate through experiments that there is another formation pathway that has been speculated about for decades. Sulfuric acid in the atmosphere can also be formed directly by the oxidation of organic sulfur compounds. This new production pathway can be responsible for up to half of the gaseous sulfuric acid formation over the oceans and is thus of high importance for climate projections -- especially over the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:18:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131842.htm Robustness of the world's skyscrapers stress-tested //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131834.htm 高层建筑的安全性在世界城市, in the face of extreme external traumas like vehicle impacts, blasts or fires, has been tested using a model developed by structural engineers -- with reassuring results. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:18:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131834.htm Energy storage in molecules //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131744.htm 分子可以转换和光电开关store energy could be used to make solar energy harvesting more efficient. A team of researchers has used a quantum computing method to find a particularly efficient molecular structure for this purpose. Their procedure was based on a dataset of more than 400,000 molecules, which they screened to find the optimum molecular structure for solar energy storage materials. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:17:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131744.htm Tiny, shape-shifting robot can squish itself into tight spaces //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131742.htm 想象一个机器人,可以通过对楔本身cracks in rubble to search for survivors trapped in the wreckage of a collapsed building. Engineers are working toward to that goal with CLARI, short for Compliant Legged Articulated Robotic Insect. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:17:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131742.htm A new way to capture and recycle carbon dioxide from industrial emissions //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131737.htm Carbon capture is a promising method to help slow climate change. With this approach, carbon dioxide (CO¬¬2) is trapped before it escapes into the atmosphere, but the process requires a large amount of energy and equipment. Now, researchers have designed a capture system using an electrochemical cell that can easily grab and release CO2. The device operates at room temperature and requires less energy than conventional, amine-based carbon-capture systems. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:17:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131737.htm New 'droplet battery' could pave the way for miniature bio-integrated devices //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131650.htm Researchers have developed a miniature battery that could be used to power tiny devices integrated into human tissues. The design uses an ionic gradient across a chain of droplets -- inspired by how electric eels generate electricity. The device was able to regulate the biological activity of human neurons. This could open the way to the development of tiny bio-integrated devices, with a range of applications in biology and medicine. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:16:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131650.htm Do driverless cars feel safe? New study shows gradual introduction needed to build comfort among all road users //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131611.htm While self-driving vehicles (SDVs) are being hailed as a solution for safer, more efficient roads, new research suggests some are not quite ready to embrace self-driving cars wholeheartedly -- and will need a period of gradual transition before adoption. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:16:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131611.htm Paving the way for advanced quantum sensors //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830130950.htm Quantum physics has allowed for the creation of sensors far surpassing the precision of classical devices. Now, several new studies show that the precision of these quantum sensors can be significantly improved using entanglement produced by finite-range interactions. Researchers were able to demonstrate this enhancement using entangled ion-chains with up to 51 particles. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:09:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830130950.htm A lightweight wearable device helps users navigate with a tap on the wrist //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130037.htm 科学家开发出了一种基于结构可穿戴device that 'taps' a user's wrist with pressurized air, silently helping them navigate to their destination. The study demonstrated that users correctly interpreted which direction the device was telling them to go an average of 87% of the time. Since the wearable embeds most of its control system within the fabric itself, using air instead of electronics, it can be built lighter and more compact than existing designs. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:00:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130037.htm Neural network helps design brand new proteins //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130031.htm A scientist combines attention neural networks with graph neural networks to better understand and design proteins. The approach couples the strengths of geometric deep learning with those of language models to predict existing protein properties and envision new proteins that nature has not yet devised. The model turns numbers, descriptions, tasks, and other elements into symbols for neural networks to use. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:00:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130031.htm Brighter comb lasers on a chip mean new applications //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130015.htm Researchers have shown that dissipative Kerr solitons (DKSs) can be used to create chip-based optical frequency combs with enough output power for use in optical atomic clocks and other practical applications. The advance could lead to chip-based instruments that can make precision measurements that were previously possible only in a few specialized laboratories. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:00:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130015.htm Sensors harnessing light give hope in rehabilitation //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130009.htm A research team overcomes limitations of conventional strain sensors using computer vision integrated optical sensors. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:00:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130009.htm Thin-film batteries rechargable in just one minute //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125959.htm Engineers aim to revolutionize rechargeable batteries: Their thin-film batteries are not only safer and longer-lasting than conventional lithium-ion batteries, they are also much more environmentally friendly to manufacture and can be charged in just one minute. For now, the battery is very small, but the founders have big plans for it. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125959.htm Hotter quantum systems can cool faster than initially colder equivalents //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125953.htm The Mpemba effect is originally referred to the non-monotonic initial temperature dependence of the freezing start time, but it has been observed in various systems -- including colloids -- and has also become known as a mysterious relaxation phenomenon that depends on initial conditions. However, very few have previously investigated the effect in quantum systems. Now, the temperature quantum Mpemba effect can be realized over a wide range of initial conditions. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125953.htm Graphene: Perfection is futile //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125950.htm It has long been known that graphene has excellent electronic properties. However, it was unclear until now how stable these properties are. Are they destroyed by disturbances and additional effects, which are unavoidable in practice, or do they remain intact? Scientists have now succeeded in developing a comprehensive computer model of realistic graphene structures. It turned out that the desired effects are very stable. Even graphene pieces that are not quite perfect can be used well for technological applications. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125950.htm Can an artificial kidney finally free patients from dialysis? //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125942.htm Scientists are working on a new approach to treating kidney failure that could one day free people from needing dialysis or having to take harsh drugs to suppress their immune system after a transplant. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125942.htm Care robots: Ethical perceptions and acceptance //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125927.htm The global population of people older than 65 years of age is rapidly increasing the need for care. Although care robots are a promising solution to fill in for caregivers, their social implementation has been slow and unsatisfactory. A team of international researchers has now developed the first universal model that can be employed across cultural contexts to explain how ethical perceptions affect the willingness to use care robots. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125927.htm Direct power generation from methylcyclohexane using solid oxide fuel cells //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125841.htm Methylcyclohexane is very promising as a hydrogen carrier that can safely and efficiently transport and store hydrogen. However, the dehydrogenation process using catalysts has issues due to its durability and large energy loss. Recently, researchers have succeeded in using solid oxide fuel cells to generate electricity directly from methylcyclohexane and recover toluene for reuse. This research is expected to not only reduce energy requirements but also explore new chemical synthesis by fuel cells. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:58:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125841.htm Titanium micro-spikes skewer resistant superbugs //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125828.htm A new study suggests rough surfaces inspired by the bacteria-killing spikes on insect wings may be more effective at combating drug-resistant superbugs, including fungus, than previously understood. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:58:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125828.htm New and improved bioink to enhance 3D bioprinted skeletal muscle constructs //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125826.htm Scientists have developed a specially formulated bioink, which contains microparticles engineered for sustained delivery of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). This delivery enhances the formation of mature skeletal muscle tissue from muscle precursor cells and facilitates their structural alignment, leading to more efficient regeneration of functional skeletal muscle tissue. This, in turn, can lead to successful therapies for people suffering from muscle loss or injury. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:58:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125826.htm Enhanced chemical weathering: A solution to the climate crisis? //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125815.htm Could blending of crushed rock with arable soil lower global temperatures? Researchers study global warming events from 40 and 56 million years ago to find answers. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:58:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125815.htm Study uses motion capture to determine what makes the best free-throw shooters //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125810.htm A study used innovative markerless motion capture technology to study the biomechanics of proficient free-throw shooters. Results showed the best shooters had more controlled motion, less forward trunk lean and higher release points. Researchers also studied the difference between missed and made shots by better shooters and found overemphasizing release point height could be counterproductive. The results can help coaches and players maximize performance. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:58:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125810.htm Computer scientists use AI to accelerate computing speed by thousands of times //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828162404.htm A team of computer scientists recently unveiled a prize-winning Python profiler called Scalene. Programs written with Python are notoriously slow -- up to 60,000 times slower than code written in other programming languages -- and Scalene works to efficiently identify exactly where Python is lagging, allowing programmers to troubleshoot and streamline their code for higher performance. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:24:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828162404.htm The physics of fat droplets reveal DNA danger //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828162352.htm Researchers have looked beyond biochemistry to publish groundbreaking work on the physics of fat droplets found inside many types of cells, revealing them to be a potential threat to a cell's nucleus.They have discovered fat-filled lipid droplets' surprising capability to indent and puncture the nucleus, the organelle which contains and regulates a cell's DNA. The stakes of their findings are high: a ruptured nucleus can lead to elevated DNA damage that is characteristic of many diseases, including cancer. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:23:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828162352.htm Quantum computer unveils atomic dynamics of light-sensitive molecules //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828162337.htm Researchers have implemented a quantum-based method to observe a quantum effect in the way light-absorbing molecules interact with incoming photons. Known as a conical intersection, the effect puts limitations on the paths molecules can take to change between different configurations. The observation method makes use of a quantum simulator, developed from research in quantum computing, and offers an example of how advances in quantum computing are being used to investigate fundamental science. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:23:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828162337.htm Which radio waves disrupt the magnetic sense in migratory birds? //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828130356.htm Many songbirds use the earth's magnetic field as a guide during their migrations, but radiowaves interfere with this ability. A new study has found an upper bound for the frequency that disrupts the magnetic compass. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:03:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828130356.htm Making the invisible, visible: New method makes mid-infrared light detectable at room temperature //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828130342.htm Scientists have developed a new method for detecting mid-infrared (MIR) light at room temperature using quantum systems. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:03:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828130342.htm Scientists use quantum device to slow down simulated chemical reaction 100 billion times //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828130148.htm Using a trapped-ion quantum computer, the research team witnessed the interference pattern of a single atom caused by a 'conical intersection'. Conical intersections are known throughout chemistry and are vital to rapid photo-chemical processes such as light harvesting in human vision or photosynthesis. 星期一,2023年8月28日13:01:48美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828130148.htm Researcher finds inspiration from spider webs and beetles to harvest fresh water from thin air //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105521.htm A team of researchers is designing novel systems to capture water vapor in the air and turn it into liquid. They have developed sponges or membranes with a large surface area that continually capture moisture from their surrounding environment. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:55:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105521.htm Scientists invent new way to sort cells by type using light //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825165925.htm Researchers have developed and demonstrated a new method for high-throughput single-cell sorting that uses stimulated Raman spectroscopy rather than the traditional approach of fluorescence-activated cell sorting. The new approach could offer a label-free, nondestructive way to sort cells for a variety of applications, including microbiology, cancer detection and cell therapy. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:59:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825165925.htm Paper drinking straws may be harmful and may not be better for the environment than plastic versions //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122044.htm 'Eco-friendly' paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals, a new study has concluded. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:20:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122044.htm New quantum device generates single photons and encodes information //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824150751.htm A new approach to quantum light emitters generates a stream of circularly polarized single photons, or particles of light, that may be useful for a range of quantum information and communication applications. A team stacked two different, atomically thin materials to realize this chiral quantum light source. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:07:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824150751.htm AI helps robots manipulate objects with their whole bodies //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824150744.htm 一种新的人工智能技术使一个机器人开发广告样稿lex plans for manipulating an object using its entire hand, not just fingertips. This model can generate effective plans in about a minute using a standard laptop. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:07:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824150744.htm Breakthrough in beta-lactam synthesis using nickel catalysts //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824150741.htm Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the field of asymmetric synthesis of beta-lactams, which are prominent in bioactive compounds. Their innovative approach employs nickel and hydrocarbon sources that are abundant on Earth to access value-added beta-lactam products. The employment of nickel-hydride catalysis and alkenyl dioxazolone derivatives gives rise to the selective formation of four-membered lactam products. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:07:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824150741.htm New framework for oceanographic research provides potential for broader access to deep sea scientific exploration //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824150114.htm Scientific exploration of the deep ocean has largely remained inaccessible to most people because of barriers to access due to infrastructure, training, and physical ability requirements for at-sea oceanographic research. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:01:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824150114.htm Math enables blending hydrogen in natural gas pipelines //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824120206.htm Mathematical modeling can show how to safely blend hydrogen with natural gas for transport in existing pipeline systems. A secure and reliable transition to hydrogen is one of the proposed solutions for the shift to a net-zero-carbon economy. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:02:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824120206.htm Scientists invent micrometers-thin battery charged by saline solution that could power smart contact lenses //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111900.htm Scientists have developed a flexible battery as thin as a human cornea, which stores electricity when it is immersed in saline solution, and which could one day power smart contact lenses. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:19:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111900.htm The pressure is real for mums managing their children's digital use //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111851.htm Parents are spending considerable amounts of energy thinking about and mitigating the risks associated with their kids using mobile phones and the internet. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:18:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111851.htm Light regulates structural conversion of chiral molecules //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111848.htm A team of chemists have developed a novel concept in which a mixture of molecules that behave like mirror images is converted to a single form. To this end, they use light as external energy source. The conversion is relevant e.g. for the preparation of drugs. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:18:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111848.htm New study finds ways to suppress lithium plating in automotive batteries for faster charging electric vehicles //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111845.htm A new study has found a way to prevent lithium plating in electric vehicle batteries, which could lead to faster charging times. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:18:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111845.htm DNA chips as storage media of the future: What challenges need to be overcome //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111842.htm DNA的形式,自然显示了数据tored in a space-saving and long-term manner. Bioinformatics specialists are developing DNA chips for computer technology. Researchers show how a combination of molecular biology, nanotechnology, novel polymers, electronics and automation, coupled with systematic development, could make DNA data storage useful for everyday use possible in a few years. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:18:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111842.htm Towards better batteries and fuel cells with dispersibility estimation for carbon electrode slurries //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111832.htm Carbon slurries, which consist of a suspension of carbon particles in a solvent, are used to mass-produce battery electrodes. However, there are no adequate methods to evaluate whether the particles are uniformly dispersed in the slurry during the manufacturing process. In a recent study, researchers used an innovative approach, combining viscosity and electrochemical impedance measurements, to accurately assess the dispersibility of slurries, opening doors to enhanced electric vehicles and fuel cell batteries. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:18:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111832.htm