Articles tagged with Glass
Researchers discovered a fast-growing community of glass sponges in the Antarctic, contradicting their long lifespan estimates. The seafloor takeover is driven by climate change-induced ice shelf collapse, potentially benefiting glass sponges as winners in the process.
Scientists at the University of Southampton have demonstrated recording and retrieval processes of five-dimensional digital data in nanostructured glass using femtosecond laser writing. The data storage allows for unprecedented parameters, including high data capacity and thermal stability.
A new low-cost method of in-vitro fertilization developed at the University of Colorado Boulder showed successful human clinical trials in Belgium, suggesting infertility care may be universally accessible. The simplified laboratory system, estimated to cost between $250, performed roughly the same as conventional IVF programs.
Researchers at Yonsei University have developed a technique to coat glass with silver ions, which can prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria. The technology could be used to protect medical equipment and be particularly useful in disaster recovery and military environments.
Neuroscientists have developed a carbon nanotube probe that captures individual brain-cell signals, improving upon metal and glass electrodes. The new probe allows for more precise recordings of electrical signals from single neurons, enabling better understanding of the computational complexity of the brain.
Researchers at Vienna University of Technology have demonstrated experimentally that ultra-thin glass fibers can store quantum information long enough to be used for entangling atoms hundreds of kilometers apart. This is a fundamental building block for a global fiber-based quantum communication network.
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen successfully teleported quantum information between two glass containers filled with billions of caesium gas atoms. The experiments demonstrated stable results every time, paving the way for future quantum communication networks.
New research from Washington University in St. Louis suggests that older adults use less effective reference frames to visualize nearby objects, leading to difficulties with daily tasks like dialing phones and grasping objects. This study sheds light on the cognitive changes associated with aging and their impact on hand-eye coordination.
Researchers have discovered the functional importance of enhancer-directed RNAs, also known as eRNAs, which boost or enhance nearby genes. The discovery could provide a new way to alter gene expression in a cell-specific manner, potentially treating diseases.
Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory have created a semi-conductor material by turning liquid cement into liquid metal through electron trapping. This process creates metallic-glass material with positive attributes including conductivity, fluidity, and low energy loss.
Research at Curtin University has enabled major improvements in the widely used century-old 3D printing technique Anaglyph printing. The team targeted crosstalk problems visible as ghost-like shadows and found potential solutions by changing cyan ink, optimizing glasses and light sources, and using improved image processing algorithms.
Using 3D printing, researchers have created a simple and inexpensive way to produce plastic cloaks that can deflect microwave beams, making them appear invisible. The technique involves designing algorithms to create holes in the cloak, which allows it to suppress scattering from objects, effectively making them invisible.
Researchers from the University of Akron discovered that wet, water-repellent surfaces secure geckos' grip similarly to dry surfaces. The study may inform future bio-inspired gecko-like adhesives for underwater applications.
EPFL researchers have developed a method to shrink glass capillary tubes using a scanning electron microscope, resulting in precise control over the tube's diameter. This technique has been patented and shows promise for industrial applications such as ultra-high precision printing and surgery.
Scientists have created a new water-repellent coating that rapidly absorbs water molecules preventing freezing and allows larger droplets to form as flattened droplets. This coating could be used in various applications such as automobile windshields and camera lenses.
Young children may go above and beyond when helping adults, overriding specific requests for unhelpful items in favor of something more useful. In one experiment, most 3-year-olds recognized that an adult wasn't making the best decision and decided to be helpful instead.
Researchers studied Pr0.5 Ca0.5 Mn0.975 Al0.025 O3 and found kinetic arrest band formation, inversely correlated with temperature extremes.
A team of researchers has shown that our visual brain can make rapid judgments about causality without relying on cognitive reasoning. The study suggests that certain causal judgments are processed at an early level in the visual system, ending a long-standing debate over how these events are processed.
Researchers at the University of Southampton's Optoelectronics Research Centre have created the strongest, lightest weight silica nanofibres, 15 times stronger than steel. These nanofibres can be manufactured in lengths of potentially thousands of kilometres and are expected to transform industries such as aviation and marine safety.
Ultrastable glasses have been produced in days or hours with properties matching those of thousands-year-old materials. These advancements could lead to stronger metals and faster-acting pharmaceuticals., Computer simulations confirmed the findings, revealing a correlation between molecular structure and physical properties.
Researchers developed a new nanomechanical dual-core optical fiber that can enhance data processing and serve as sensors by applying mechanical pressure. The fibers' internal core structure is designed to be dynamic, allowing for precise motion control and harnessing the fundamental properties of light.
A new study from the University of Texas at Austin reveals that most employees who work remotely add 5-7 hours to their workweek compared to those who work exclusively in the office. This increased work time often occurs after a standard 40-hour workday.
Researchers at Duke University have created a more efficient cloaking device by reducing reflections and increasing wave transmission. The new design uses a diamond-shaped pattern with copper strips to guide electromagnetic waves around an object, eliminating loss due to reflections.
A study published in Psychological Science found that women are less likely to accept precarious leadership positions but more sensitive to social resources. Men, on the other hand, focus on financial resources. The researchers suggest that societal expectations about gender and leadership play a key role in driving these evaluations.
Australian scientists unveil new mathematical theory explaining ball lightning, citing ion accumulation on glass windows as key factor. The theory suggests a driving electric field of about a million volts is required to form a ball discharge.
Emory researchers capture decoupling of rotation and movement in glass particles as they approach the glass state. The findings provide a key piece to understanding condensed matter physics.
Scientists optimize SDO's HMI instrument to improve resolution quickly after eclipses. By adjusting heater timing and temperature, they've reduced the recovery time from 60 minutes to around 45-50 minutes.
Researchers have upended assumptions on how high cholesterol leads to inflammation and atherosclerosis. Desmosterol, a precursor to cholesterol, has been found to suppress inflammatory response genes and regulate cholesterol balance.
Archaeologists are near discovering King Richard III's possible burial place following major finds including medieval inlaid floor tiles, paving stones and a lost garden. The University of Leicester's archaeological dig at Greyfriars will continue for another week after huge public support and global media interest.
Researchers at University of Bristol found that participants drank more slowly from curved 'beer flute' glasses than straight-sided glass containing lager, suggesting curved glasses compromise ability to gauge liquid levels and pace drinking. This could have positive impact on reducing intoxication and excessive drinking.
Researchers create super-sensor using nanoscale gold spheres to detect single samples of the smallest known viruses. The sensor uses 'whispering gallery mode' to measure precise frequency changes, allowing for accurate detection and sizing of viruses.
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new method for storing UK's nuclear waste using glass technology. The process, called vitrification, has been shown to produce glass that is resistant to damage from energetic gamma rays.
A new study found that infants learn to avoid drop-offs while crawling due to their motor abilities, but this knowledge doesn't transfer to walking. The findings suggest that what infants learn is related to their ability to crawl or walk, not a generalized fear of heights.
Researchers have developed a new 3D display technology that eliminates the need for glasses, using a single front projector against a screen to create depth cues. The method, which uses polarizers and a specialized coating on the screen, shows promise for cost-effective and space-efficient 3D displays.
Researchers discovered that geckos have trouble sticking to smooth, wet surfaces when their feet get wet. The animals' toes produce a water-repellent layer, which interferes with their adhesive mechanism. However, once the lizards' feet dry, they can regain their grip and walk on wet surfaces.
Researchers at UCF have discovered a non-chemical method to create identical nanoparticles of any size in large quantities. The technique relies on heat to break molten fibers into spherical droplets, resulting in particles that can hold multiple types of materials locked in place.
Researchers found that glass-former materials don't follow standard dynamics below a sub-melting point threshold, contrary to recent reports. The study highlights the need for precise viscosity data to accurately analyze their behavior.
Researchers create superhydrophobic coatings to repel water and fog from glass and other transparent materials. The coatings offer improved anti-fogging and light transmittance properties, paving the way for clearer windshields, windows, and solar cells.
Young children exhibit similar associative learning and problem-solving skills to birds until around 8 years old. After this age, their performance surpasses that of the birds, according to a new study published in PLOS ONE.
Research reveals a 'stained glass ceiling' limits Romney's chances due to unpopularity of Mormons and lack of social contact. Public attitudes toward Mormons must change for Romney's religion to no longer be a hurdle.
Researchers at the University of Hull are developing a system to produce constant supplies of sterile water, eliminating the need for chemicals or electricity in remote communities. The device uses porphyrin molecules that react to sunlight to kill bacteria and parasites, making the water safe for healing wounds.
Scientists have visualized the transformation of powder mixtures into molten glass using X-ray microtomography. The study revealed that contact between grains determines whether a mixture turns into liquid glass, and that sodium carbonate plays a key role in initiating chemical reactions.
A recent study found that only 7% of donated recycled glasses were usable, making them twice as expensive as providing ready-made glasses. Donating recycled glasses is not a cost-effective solution to address avoidable blindness in developing countries.
The study reveals that silicon-carbon nanocomposite electrodes can withstand repeated use and charging cycles without significant degradation. The electrodes' expansion and contraction caused by lithium ion flow are more even and less prone to imperfections, leading to improved battery performance and potential for longer lifetimes.
A new medical sensor has the potential to simplify disease diagnosis by measuring white blood cells in small samples. The sensor could be used to diagnose conditions such as severe combined immunodeficiency, allergies, infections, and cancer.
A study by Gérard Liger-Belair reveals the role of carbon dioxide in champagne bubbles, from second fermentation to gas escape through tiny bubbles popping on the surface of wine. The research provides clues for fine-tuning champagne production, including adjusting bubble size based on fermentation sugar levels.
A study found that champagne gas levels are higher above a flute than a coupe glass, contributing to the distinct experiences. Temperature had no effect on CO2 levels above the flute, with surprising results visualized via infrared thermography.
The 'sloshing' motion in the hot gas cloud of Abell 2052 helps redistribute heavy elements and limits star formation, while also affecting the growth of the galaxy's supermassive black hole. The Chandra observations provide insights into the complex interactions within the galaxy cluster.
A recent meta-analysis by CAMH found a complex relationship between alcohol consumption and ischaemic heart disease, with varying risks depending on gender, drinking patterns, and overall health outcomes. The study concludes that lower drinking limits for women are needed to inform safe drinking levels.
Researchers from Jena University developed a new type of glass ceramic that can be used in dentistry due to its high strength and optical characteristics. The material, which is composed of nanocrystals, achieves a strength five times higher than comparable denture ceramics available today.
Champagne undergoes a second fermentation to trap carbon dioxide, forming bubbles that carry hundreds of chemical compounds. Pouring champagne on an angle retains more carbon dioxide, releasing more flavor compounds.
Growstones, an aggregate made from waste glass, has been shown to increase air-filled pore space in substrates more effectively than perlite and parboiled rice hulls. The study found that Growstones can be used as a substitute for these materials in greenhouse crop production, with improved water-holding capacity and bulk density.
Scientists at Vienna University of Technology have developed a new method to detect single atoms using ultra-thin glass fibers, allowing for precise measurement of tiny amounts of substances. The technique enables the control of quantum states without destroying them.
Researchers used state-of-the-art instrumentation to track wave motion and measure liquid velocity, discovering that orbital shaking enhances mixing near the glass wall. The study suggests optimal shaking diameter and rotation speed for improved mixing and oxygenation in bioreactors.
University of Toronto researchers develop high-efficiency OLEDs on plastic, a less costly alternative to traditional glass-based manufacturing, enabling flexible form factors.
A University of Bristol researcher is using £1.3 million to study diatoms' ability to coat themselves in glass, with potential applications in medical imaging tools and novel catalysts.
Scientists at Stanford University have created a new, super-hard form of carbon called amorphous diamond, which has the same strength in all directions as traditional diamond. This breakthrough material could lead to innovative applications such as cutting tools and wear-resistant parts for transportation.
Physicists from the University of Pisa and the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche have put an end to the debate on the glass transition temperature of water. They found that the magic number is approximately 136 Kelvin (-137 Celsius) using a thorough study of water's dynamics, supporting traditional views and refuting recent claims.
Researchers have developed a technique to create low-cost, high-performance copper nanowire films for displays and solar cells. The new copper nanowire films outperform current indium tin oxide (ITO) films, which are highly transparent but expensive and prone to cracking.
Researchers have developed a smart window system that can inexpensively switch between summer and winter modes, saving air conditioning costs in the summer and capturing free heat from the sun in the winter. The new technology uses a polymer, counterions, and methanol to create a stable, robust, and tunable smart window.