Birth of a solar system caught ‘on camera’ for first time
Birth of a solar system caught ‘on camera’ for first time A groundbreaking discovery has allowed astronomers to observe the birth of a solar system beyond our own, focusing on…
Super-resolution spectroscopy with ‘spiky’ X-ray lasers
Summary The recent advancements in X-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs) have transformed the approach towards studying atomic motion and chemical composition with high-resolution spectroscopy. A novel technique developed by researchers allows…
Biphasic liquids with shape-shifting and bistable microdomains
This article delves into the study of biphasic liquids that exhibit remarkable properties like shape-shifting and bistable microdomains. These unique characteristics stem from the combination of different liquid materials, leading…
Refractory solid condensation detected in an embedded protoplanetary disk
Terrestrial planets and small bodies in our Solar System potentially form from interstellar solids and rocky materials recondensed from hot gases. This study reports the detection of the very initial…
Observation of charge–parity symmetry breaking in baryon decays
In this groundbreaking study, the LHCb collaboration reports the observation of charge–parity (CP) symmetry breaking in baryon decays, a phenomenon crucial for understanding the matter-antimatter asymmetry in the universe. The…
Prophages block cell surface receptors to preserve their viral progeny
Summary Recent discoveries reveal that prophages, which are viral DNA integrated into bacterial genomes, can effectively block cell surface receptors to prevent superinfection by similar viruses. This mechanism ensures the…
Long-range hyperbolic polaritons on a non-hyperbolic crystal surface
This article explores the emergence of long-range hyperbolic polaritons on non-hyperbolic crystal surfaces, a promising area of material science. Studying these polaritons can lead to advances in photonics and optoelectronics,…
Remodelling autoactive NLRs for broad-spectrum immunity in plants
Remodelling autoactive NLRs for broad-spectrum immunity in plants This article presents a novel approach to enhancing plant immunity against various pathogens. The authors introduce a method for engineering a chimeric…
Dual interfacial H-bonding-enhanced deep-blue hybrid copper–iodide LEDs
Summary This study explores the advancement of deep-blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) using hybrid copper–iodide materials enhanced by dual interfacial hydrogen bonding. The proposed structure provides improved luminescence and stability, positioning…
Longer scans boost prediction and cut costs in brain-wide association studies
This article explores the relationship between longer fMRI scan times and brain-wide association studies (BWAS), highlighting how longer scans improve the prediction accuracy of individual phenotypes while also reducing costs…