From classical to quantum: Reimagining the Mpemba effect at the atomic scale
In a new Nature Communications study, scientists have demonstrated the quantum version of the strong Mpemba effect (sME) in a ...
Science Daily17h
Can DNA-nanoparticle motors get up to speed with motor proteins?
DNA-nanoparticle motors are exactly as they sound: tiny artificial motors that use the structures of DNA and RNA to propel motion by enzymatic RNA degradation. Essentially, chemical energy is ...
Melting temperature and phase stability of iron under core-like conditions shed light on Earth's geodynamics
Iron is one of the main elements found in the Earth's inner core, which is characterized by extremely high temperatures and ...
eLife6d
Twelve phosphomimetic mutations induce the assembly of recombinant full-length human tau into paired helical filaments
This manuscript describes the identification and characterization of 12 specific phosphomimetic mutations in the recombinant full-length human tau protein that trigger tau to form fibrils. This ...
Business Insider14d
The coldest temperature recorded in every state
Despite record-breaking temperature drops across the US over the last century, the world continues to get hotter. In fact, only three states have recorded their lowest-ever temperatures in the ...
Frontiers15d
Artificial molecular motors in biological applications
Inspired by these complex biological systems, researchers have developed artificial molecular motors that also harness and convert external energy sources—such as light, chemical fuels, or ...
Khaleej Times19d
Watch: UAE sees frost, ice crystals as temperature drops to chilly 2.2°C on Jebel Jais
The UAE on Friday recorded its coldest day so far this winter — and much to residents' delight, frost and ice crystals were spotted on the country's highest mountain. Temperatures dropped to a ...
The Scientist19d
Exerkines: Molecular Messengers That Mediate Exercise Effects
an endocrinologist who studies the effect of exercise on metabolic disorders at the University of Minnesota. Since muscles play an important role in exercise, scientists hypothesized that factors ...
The Washington Post20d
Fraser Stoddart, Nobel chemist who built ‘molecular machines,’ dies at 83
Step by step during the 1980s, his research teams at England’s University of Sheffield found ways to make the molecular assemblies and put them in motion such as spins and pivots. A new field in ...
RTE Online20d
Low temperature and ice warning in effect as cold snap begins
A Status Yellow low temperature and ice warning is in effect for the entire country this evening, marking the start of an extended cold snap and a significant change in the weather compared to the ...
Axios20d
Democrats rage as Johnson restricts their ability to oust him
Rep. Jim McGovern at a House Rules Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., on June 3, 2024. Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images.
PBS20d
How exercise may be the ‘most potent medical intervention ever known’
So the new study was to bring together 17, 18 different groups from across the United States to really study, to build a molecular map of exercise to try and work out how come this intervention ...