A new asteroid that orbits the Sun in just 113 days was recently discovered in twilight images.
Nobel Prizes 2019: Physics
Prize awarded jointly to James Peebles “for theoretical discoveries in physical cosmology” and Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz “for the discovery of an exoplanet orbiting a solar-type star”.
Graphene Sensor Makes Light Work of Detecting Chemicals
A new type of hot electron bolometer has been developed from graphene, with great potential for sensing applications of all kinds.
Super-black material created from etched wood
This material absorbs more than 99% of the light that strikes it, making it useful in applications ranging from solar energy to astronomy.
Could AI be the reason we haven’t encountered alien civilizations?
A sensational paper argues that AI could be responsible for the scarcity of advanced technological civilizations in the Universe.
LISA gravitational wave detector could help scientists see the birth of the Universe
ESA greenlights LISA, a space-based observatory poised to detect gravitational waves across space and time.
Astronomers might have a shot at imaging primordial black holes
Gravitational waves could be the key to imaging elusive primordial black holes born in the first moments of our Universe.
Photoacids capture and release carbon with the flick of a switch
Scientists develop a light-driven carbon capture system using photoacids, creating an energy-efficient method to remove atmospheric carbon dioxide.
A chlorophyll sensor detects plant stress for better crop yields
The sensor could improve crop yield by detecting changes in plant chlorophyll levels earlier and more precisely than existing methods.
Self-powered nanosensor to transform vehicle safety
Drawing power from the electrical fields of nearby objects, this nanosensor enhances vehicle safety and slashes energy consumption.