Administrator Postbiotic supplement boosts body’s own GLP-1 and weight loss A small trial suggests a supplement containing dead bacteria could offer a cheaper alternative to weight-loss drugs such as semaglutide, but further evidence is needed 🔗 Read full article Source: New ... research science
Administrator UCLA scientists discover how to guide heat like light at room temperature Scientists have demonstrated that heat can move through a crystal in focused, wave-like rays at room temperature instead of spreading randomly. The breakthrough could make it possible to route heat ar... materials science
Administrator Chemists set electrons free and break a decades-old chemistry barrier Chemists have developed a catalyst that breaks a long-standing rule governing which molecules receive electrons during chemical reactions. By releasing electrons directly into solution, the technique ... materials science
Administrator This tiny gold crystal could bring quantum technology out of the deep freeze Scientists have created the first quantum material that can sort and transport different quantum states of light at room temperature, potentially removing the need for bulky, ultra-cold refrigeration ... materials science
Administrator Scientists finally solve a 100-year-old mystery in the air we breathe Scientists at the University of Warwick have cracked a long-standing problem in air pollution science: how to predict the movement of irregularly shaped nanoparticles as they drift through the air we ... chemistry science
Administrator New fuel cell breakthrough could help power energy-hungry data centers A new nanostructured carbon design lets fuel-cell catalysts use tiny amounts of platinum while remaining remarkably stable and efficient. The breakthrough could help hydrogen fuel cells become a more ... chemistry science
Administrator Cell-inspired nanoreactor turns sunlight into hydrogen peroxide A new hollow nanoreactor mimics living cells to make hydrogen peroxide more efficiently using visible light. Its light-trapping cavity and proton-shuttling shell could open new possibilities for clean... chemistry science
Administrator Thousands of people in China have had banned Alzheimer’s surgery Surgery that aims to enhance the clearance of Alzheimer's-associated proteins from the brain has been banned in China, but only after thousands of people had the procedure 🔗 Read full article Source: ... research science
Administrator Could eating less protein slow ageing? Protein is everywhere, but studies – mostly in non-human animals – suggest that limiting our intake could extend our lifespan 🔗 Read full article Source: New Scientist... research science
Administrator A strange quantum rule caps electrical resistance Physicists have uncovered a surprising limit to electrical resistance caused by particles colliding. Using ultracold potassium atoms trapped in a grid of light, researchers created a highly controlled... materials science
Administrator World-first photonic time crystal opens a new era of light control Scientists have built the first all-optical photonic time crystal, allowing them to reshape the behavior of terahertz light at extraordinary speeds. The breakthrough could open the door to ultrafast c... materials science
Administrator Twisted laser light can tell mirror-image molecules apart Scientists have created twisted laser beams that interact differently with right-handed and left-handed molecules, revealing their identity through the fragments they produce. The approach could provi... materials science