Thermodynamics News
June 28, 2025
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June 20, 2025 Scientists have, for the first time, directly observed phonon wave dynamics within self-assembling nanomaterials unlocking the potential for customizable, reconfigurable metamaterials with applications ranging from shock absorbers to advanced ...
June 14, 2025 Physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have created a groundbreaking quantum device that can measure 3D acceleration using ultracold atoms, something once thought nearly impossible. By chilling rubidium atoms to near absolute zero and ...
June 3, 2025 A new study details processes that keep pollutants aloft despite a drop in ...
May 30, 2025 Researchers determined how much outdoor particulate pollution affects indoor air quality. Their study concluded pollution from inversion and dust events is kept out of buildings, but wildfire smoke ...
May 29, 2025 As the world shifts toward sustainable energy sources, 'green hydrogen' - hydrogen produced without emitting carbon - has emerged as a leading candidate for clean power. Scientists have now developed ...
May 28, 2025 A new study in Nature describes both the mechanism and the material conditions necessary for superfluorescence at high ...
May 28, 2025 Researchers have designed a liquid hydrogen storage and delivery system that could help make zero-emission aviation a reality. Their work outlines a scalable, integrated system that addresses several engineering challenges at once by enabling ...
May 27, 2025 Laser-based metal processing enables the automated and precise production of complex components, whether for the automotive industry or for medicine. However, conventional methods require time- and resource-consuming preparations. Researchers are ...
May 27, 2025 Engineers developed a fuel cell that offers more than three times as much energy per pound compared to lithium-ion batteries. Powered by a reaction between sodium metal and air, the device could be lightweight enough to enable the electrification of ...
May 24, 2025 A serendipitous observation has led to a surprising discovery: a new class of nanostructured materials that can pull water from the air, collect it in pores and release it onto surfaces without the ...
May 23, 2025 Blue phosphorescent OLEDs can now last as long as the green phosphorescent OLEDs already in devices, researchers have demonstrated, paving the way for further improving the energy efficiency of OLED ...
May 21, 2025 Large shifts in UV radiation at Lake Tahoe are associated with wet and dry climate extremes, finds a new ...
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June 14, 2025 Scientists at the University of Michigan have unlocked a long-standing mystery about quasicrystals exotic materials that straddle the line between the orderly structure of crystals and the chaos of ...
May 21, 2025 In 2022 a team discovered that high levels of OH radicals can be generated indoors, simply due to the presence of people and ozone. This means: People generate their own oxidation field and change ...
May 19, 2025 A team of chemists has made significant strides in the field of mechanically interlocked molecules (MIMs). Their work showcases the development of a compact catenane with tuneable mechanical ...
May 16, 2025 Charge transfer, or the movement of electrons, can occur either within a molecule or between two molecules. Combining the two types of charge ...
May 14, 2025 New device can give peace of mind and reduce anxiety for breastfeeding moms. It uses bioimpedance, which is currently used to measure body fat, and streams clinical-grade data to a smartphone or ...
May 12, 2025 A team engineers created a twisty high-temperature heat exchanger that outperformed a traditional straight channel design in heat transfer, power ...
May 10, 2025 Scientists have developed a new microscope that significantly improves the way heat flow in materials can be measured. This advancement could lead to better designs for electronic devices and energy ...
May 9, 2025 Scientists have developed a carbon-free, energy-saving method to extract nickel for batteries and stainless ...
May 9, 2025 A research team used the German environmental satellite EnMAP (Environmental Mapping and Analysis Program) to simultaneously detect the two key air ...
May 8, 2025 Mercury is released by environmental and human-driven processes. And some forms, specifically methylmercury, are toxic to humans. Therefore, policies and regulations to limit mercury emissions have ...
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May 8, 2025 Data science has revolutionized the hunt for high-performing catalysts, enabling scientists to quickly identify and test suitable ...
May 7, 2025 Groundbreaking device instantly detects dangerous street drugs, offering hope for harm reduction A portable device that instantly detects illicit street drugs at very low concentrations, thereby ...
May 7, 2025 Engineers have invented a sponge-like device that captures water from thin air and then releases it in a cup using the sun's energy, even in low humidity where other technologies such as fog ...
May 2, 2025 Lithium-ion batteries have been a staple in device manufacturing for years, but the liquid electrolytes they rely on to function are quite unstable, leading to fire hazards and safety concerns. Now, ...
May 1, 2025 Some public transit shelter designs can actually do more harm than good when it comes to shielding from summer temperatures, according to a new ...
Apr. 30, 2025 Lightweight lithium metal is a heavy-hitting critical mineral, serving as the key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power phones, laptops, electric vehicles and more. As ubiquitous as ...
Apr. 25, 2025 A recent study has unraveled some of the secrets concealed within the entangled web of quantum ...
Apr. 21, 2025 Saying one thing while feeling another is part of being human, but bottling up emotions can have serious psychological consequences like anxiety or panic attacks. To help health care providers tell ...
Apr. 18, 2025 A new smart insole system that monitors how people walk in real time could help users improve posture and provide early warnings for conditions from plantar fasciitis to Parkinson's ...
Apr. 17, 2025 Researchers have demonstrated a significant performance increase in cooling technology for high-power electronic devices. They designed novel capillary geometries that push the boundaries of thermal ...
Apr. 16, 2025 A research team develops a new alloy that maintains tensile properties from -196 degrees Celsius to 600 degrees ...
Apr. 14, 2025 There are roof shapes and ratios that maximize heat retainment and energy efficiency and, interestingly, ancient Italian architects and builders seemed to know it, ...
Apr. 11, 2025 Physicists have shown that particles produced in collimated sprays called jets retain information about their origins in subatomic particle ...
Apr. 11, 2025 A team of scientists has directly observed catalysis in-action at the atomic level. In mesmerizing new videos, single atoms move and shake during a chemical reaction that removes hydrogen atoms from ...
Apr. 10, 2025 Using artificial intelligence shortens the time to identify complex quantum phases in materials from months to minutes, finds a study. The breakthrough could significantly speed up research into ...
Apr. 9, 2025 Rsearchers have developed the first wearable device for measuring gases emitted from and absorbed by the skin. By analyzing these gases, the device offers an entirely new way to assess skin health, ...
Apr. 8, 2025 Researchers have developed a handheld device that could potentially replace stethoscopes as a tool for detecting certain types of heart ...
Apr. 7, 2025 A web platform uses a chatbot to enable any chemist -- including undergraduate chemistry majors -- to configure and execute complex quantum mechanical simulations through ...
Apr. 7, 2025 A scientist gives an answer to a long-standing question in theoretical glass physics: what does it mean to be an order parameter for an inherently out-of-equilibrium system? Starting from first ...
Apr. 4, 2025 A team of researchers led by a physics graduate student recently made the surprising discovery of what they call a 'shape-recovering liquid,' which defies some long-held expectations ...
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- Groundbreaking Device Instantly Detects Dangerous Street Drugs, Offering Hope for Harm Reduction
- Smart Spongy Device Captures Water from Thin Air
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- Maximal Entanglement Sheds New Light on Particle Creation
- Researchers Watch a Live Catalytic Event in Real Time
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- Carbon Capture Could Become Practical With Scalable, Affordable Materials
- Solar Cells Made of Moon Dust Could Power Future Space Exploration
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Scientists Unveil Starfish-Inspired Wearable Tech for Heart Monitoring
- Transducer Could Enable Superconducting Quantum Networks
- Study Tracks Chromium Chemistry in Irradiated Molten Salts
- Metamaterials: Highly Twisted Rods Store Large Amounts of Energy
- World's Smallest Pacemaker Is Activated by Light
- Researchers Explore Using Soil for Heat Storage
Thursday, March 27, 2025
- Physicists Discover a Copper-Free High-Temperature Superconducting Oxide
- Microbial Cell Factories for Sustainable Chemical Production
- Feeling the Future: New Wearable Tech Simulates Realistic Touch
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- A Safe Nuclear Battery That Could Last a Lifetime
- Scientists Discovered Chemical Oscillations in Palladium Nanoparticles, Paving the Way for Recycling Precious Metal Catalysts
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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- Quantum Heat Dynamics Toggled by Magnetic Fields
- New Material for Efficient Separation of Deuterium at Elevated Temperatures
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- New Platform Lets Anyone Rapidly Prototype Large, Sturdy Interactive Structures
- Quantum Light Source for Eco-Friendly Production of Biogas
- Reusing Old Oil and Gas Wells May Offer Green Energy Storage Solution
Monday, March 17, 2025
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- How Chemistry and Force Etch Mysterious Spiral Patterns on Solid Surfaces
- Reading Magnetic States Faster -- In Far Infrared
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
- Plastic Recycling Gets a Breath of Fresh Air
- Scientists Discover New Heavy-Metal Molecule 'berkelocene'
- Untangling Quantum Entanglement With New Calculation Formulas
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- Towards New Battery Tech: Chemists Demonstrate High-Performance Sodium-Ion Cathode
- New Process Gets Common Rocks to Trap Carbon Rapidly, Cheaply
Friday, February 14, 2025
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- The Molecular Einstein: One Molecule, Endless Patterns
- Research Uses AI to Make Infrastructure More Resilient, Sustainable
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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- Why Your Headphone Battery Doesn't Last
- Why Do Plants Transport Energy So Efficiently and Quickly?
- PairMap: Revolutionizing Drug Discovery With Precise Energy Calculations
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- Scientists 'mimic Real Biological Processes' Using Synthetic Neurons
- Even Quantum Physics Obeys the Law of Entropy
Monday, January 27, 2025
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- From Soot Particle Filters to Renewable Fuels
- Researchers Unlock New Insights Into Tin-Based Catalysts for Electrochemical CO2 Reduction
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Clean Hydrogen in Minutes: Microwaves Deliver Clean Energy Faster
- New Ceramic Catalyst Uses Sodium and Boron to Drive Sustainable Industrial Reactions
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- Hidden Transport Pathways in Graphene Confirmed, Paving the Way for Next-Generation Device Innovation
- Researchers Use Lab Data to Rewrite Equation for Deformation, Flow of Watery Glacier Ice
- Realistic Emission Tests for Motorbikes, Mopeds and Quads
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- Researchers Take 'significant Leap Forward' With Quantum Simulation of Molecular Electron Transfer
- Generate Electricity by Attaching Device to Your Clothes
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- A Greener, Cleaner Way to Extract Cobalt from 'junk' Materials
- Shape-Changing Device Helps Visually Impaired People Perform Location Task as Well as Sighted People