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Nanotechnology
Chiral plasmonic nanostructures push the limits of nanoscale photomanipulation
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of arrays formed by 45 nm colloidal Au nanoparticles were self-assembled into chiral motifs, in this case Triskelions, manufactured using template-assisted self-assembly methods. Credit: Adaptation from Nature Communications (2025). doi:10.1038/s41467-025-56999-0 Researchers at ICMAB are revolutionizing how light can be manipulated at the nanoscale using chiral plasmonic structures. This is a nanomaterial designed to interact with…
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Earth
Geological Resource Planetary Boundaries: Exploring the Limits of Regional Water Available
Area water availability of the top 10 geological resources with maximum water overdose beyond capacity beyond current geological resource production. Credit: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Geological resources such as metals and minerals are essential for the spread of technologies such as renewable energy and energy storage in a decarbonized society, are essential to supporting modern…
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Environment
Q&A: Researchers discuss investigating the limits of carbon sequestration
Rincon de la Vieja, an active volcano in Costa Rica, creates a unique environment for studying the effects of how CO2 naturally penetrates from cracks in the foundations of the volcano, and how plants respond to plant rise. , experiences elevated carbon dioxide levels due to volcanic activity. Global CO2 level. Credit: Adrien Colburn As part of a multifaceted approach…
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Environment
“Climate Farm” Strategy Faces Hurdles: Research reveals the potential for limited carbon capture within safe limits
Optimized global distribution of biomass plantations maximizes carbon dioxide removal. Credit: Communications Earth & Environment (2025). doi: 10.1038/s43247-025-02033-6 Plant rapidly growing crops, burn them, capture and store released CO2. This is being discussed as a way to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and limit global heating to 1.5 degrees in the long term. However, if this is done on…
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Physics
Neutron star measurements put limits on color superconductivity in dense quark matter
Ground-based radio telescopes, gravitational wave detectors, and space-based X-ray telescopes (right) all measure neutron stars (top left, showing mergers) and pairings of differently colored quarks in dense matter (bottom left). ). ). Credit: Rachel Steinhorst, NASA/Roscosmos, California Institute of Technology/MIT/LIGO Lab At very high densities, quarks are expected to form pairs, similar to electrons in superconductors. This behavior of dense…
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Biology
New map shows areas at high risk of whaling vessel collisions – speed limits and route changes for ships could reduce tolls
A blue whale swims near a large ship near the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Credit: Asha de Vos, CC BY-ND Imagine you’re a blue whale swimming along the coast of California every spring. You are looking for krill in the Santa Barbara Channel. While this area is full of fish, kelp forests, seaweed beds, and other underwater life, it…
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Science
Pushing the limits of traditional pottery techniques through the fusion of art and science
Graphene-enhanced ceramic art installation created by Delia Prvački. Credit: Daria Andreeva, National University of Singapore, Delia Prvački, Deliarts Pte Ltd. Art and science are sometimes poles apart, but that’s not the case with the research projects described in ACS Omega. In this study, a multidisciplinary team integrated scientific research, technological advances, and artistic exploration to experiment with the production, properties,…
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