Researchers at Harvard's SEAS have developed a highly sensitive calorimeter that can detect metabolic heat signals on the order of 100 picowatts in living cells. The device tracks the growth of small populations of bacteria in real-time, including monitoring how bacterial growth changes in response to different antibiotics.
A randomized crossover trial found that 5 minutes of exposure to junk food adverts resulted in children consuming significantly more calories during the day. The study found that 7–15 year-olds consumed an average of 130 kcals extra, equivalent to two slices of bread.
Researchers developed a novel cyclic molecule that selectively traps phosphate species through multi-point hydrogen bonding in harmony with water molecules. The findings provide guidelines to design new cyclic molecules for aqueous environments, significant for materials development.
A $161 million grant from the DOD will support research into tunable thermal conductivity and latent heat storage effects in materials. The new equipment enables analysis across a wide temperature range and various pressures and humidity levels, paving the way for adaptive materials with dynamically tunable phase change properties.
Researchers discovered that individuals with obesity expel more energy at night compared to those with a healthy weight. During the day, people with obesity have higher insulin levels, indicating their body is working harder to process glucose.
A team of researchers from China and the UK has developed new ways to optimise the production of solar fuels by creating novel photocatalysts. These photocatalysts, such as titanium dioxide with boron nitride, can absorb more wavelengths of light and produce more hydrogen compared to traditional methods.
The CALorimetric Electron Telescope (CALET) study found that the movement of cosmic rays is affected by the Sun's magnetic field, causing fluctuations in galactic cosmic rays reaching Earth. The research indicates that electrons are more susceptible to solar modulation than protons.
Researchers at McGill University discovered that phosphatases of regenerating liver (PRLs) are overexpressed in some cancers, making cells more metastatic and driving disease progression. The study sheds light on PRLs' role in binding magnesium transporters, a common pathway among all studied species.
Scientists have developed a new method to measure calorimetric quantities at the molecular level with picosecond time resolution. By tracking water's spectroscopic fingerprints in the THz range, researchers can accurately predict protein-rich droplet formation and its dependency on external parameters like temperature.
Researchers from Waseda University measured the energy spectrum of boron and the B/C flux ratio in high-energy cosmic rays using the CALorimetric Electron Telescope. The results indicate a different spectral index for boron compared to carbon, with implications for our understanding of cosmic ray propagation mechanisms.
The study reveals that strong exothermic reactions between dendritic lithium and dissolved higher-order polysulfides drive the temperature rise of deeply cycled lithium-sulfur pouch cells. Inhibiting the polysulfide shuttle is essential to improve thermal safety.
Researchers detected a spectral softening around 10 TeV in the high-energy cosmic ray proton spectrum, suggesting the proton energy spectrum is not consistent with a single power law variation. The study contributes to understanding of cosmic ray acceleration by supernovae and propagation mechanism.
A team of researchers from CERN, MIT, and Staffordshire University have developed a novel algorithm for reconstructing particles at the Large Hadron Collider. The project aims to improve particle reconstruction in high-occupancy imaging calorimeters, enabling more efficient discoveries after the HL-LHC upgrade.
Research from Tohoku University and Johns Hopkins University sheds new light on the glass transition in metallic glasses, influenced by high configuration entropy. The study introduces a novel glass-forming system with unprecedented thermodynamic and dynamic characteristics.
A team of researchers has successfully measured the rate of heat transfer through a single molecule, a key step towards building molecular computers. The study found that the heat transfer rate was relatively constant across different chain lengths, with rates of up to 20 picowatts per degree Celsius.
Researchers studied L-carnitine's thermodynamic properties to optimize its transformation into a pharmaceutical agent. The study aimed to improve the production methods and dosage forms of this substance, which is popular among athletes due to its energy metabolism correcting effects.
Professor Ted Charsley, a leading authority on thermal analysis, received the prestigious David Dollimore ESTAC Award at the 12th European Symposium on Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry. He was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of thermal analysis and calorimetry.
The Calorimetric Electron Telescope (CALET) successfully measured the cosmic-ray electron spectrum in an energy range from 11 GeV to 4.8 TeV, significantly improving statistical power and reducing systematic uncertainties. The findings will aid in understanding high-energy cosmic rays and dark matter.
The study reveals differences in oxidation behavior between crude oil and its SARA fractions, with saturated hydrocarbons oxidizing well under low temperatures. Asphaltenes emit more heat under higher temperatures, highlighting the direct link between SARA fraction ratios and oxidation behavior.
Chemists at Ruhr-University Bochum developed a new terahertz calorimetry technique to map changes in water molecules around solutes. This method allows for real-time analysis of hydration shells and can be applied to complex systems like enzymes for drug design.
Researchers are using a facility at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory to detect Big Bang neutrinos, which could provide new insights into the birth of the cosmos. The project aims to measure the mass of these particles and explore their role in the evolution of the universe.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility has awarded three contracts for a $310 million upgrade project, which will provide a cutting-edge facility for studying the building blocks of matter. The contracts are worth $1.5 million and $3.3 million, respectively, for construction and materials require...
A symposium explores the evolution of low energy nuclear reactions, with researchers presenting findings that suggest these phenomena have evolved and are supported by repeatable experimental data. Evidence includes excess heat generation, documented nuclear reaction products, and detection of high-energy atomic particles.
Willis developed liquid argon calorimetry, electron identification by detection of transition radiation, and hyperon beams. These innovations are now widely adopted in particle physics.