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Degrading pyrogenic (fire-affected) organic matter is an important ecosystem function of fungi in post-fire environments.
Highly selective interactions between regions of hybrid polymer particles means they can be programmed to assemble into crystal superstructures.
Study finds atomic-scale ordering of elements in a metallic alloy that is responsible for alloy’s increased strength.
Scientists uncover a microscopic mechanism that involves atomic vibrations in a quantum material that trap electrons.
Scientists discover a ‘super’ current on the perimeter of an exotic material.
Scientists identify key features in microbes that predict how warming affects carbon dioxide emissions.
Short carbon nanotubes in liposome membranes help fuse the liposomes and cancer cells to directly deliver a cancer-killing drug.
Nuclear theorists demonstrate a new method for computing the strengths of subatomic interactions that include up to three particles.
A few common bacteria use most of the carbon in soil
Bacteria collection opens new directions for research on cottonwoods, poplars, and other trees useful for biofuel and other applications.
Scientists find strong evidence for the long-predicted Breit-Wheeler effect—generating matter and antimatter from collisions of real photons.
First observation of embedded magnetic islands paves way for improved fusion reactor designs.
