Crystalline symmetry breaking enables directional light emission in quantum dots
Dai, X. et al. Solution-processed, high-performance light-emitting diodes based on quantum dots. Nature 515, 96–99 (2014). Article ADS …
Gigantic scorpions with formidable pincers once roamed England and Wales, fossil reveals
Giant scorpions, with formidable pincers over 16cm long, once roamed the floodplains of England and Wales, a new…
The size of tropical vegetation gross primary production
Beer, C. et al. Terrestrial gross carbon dioxide uptake: global distribution and covariation with climate. Science 329, 834–838…
This cosmic map of magnetic fields could help illuminate one of the universe’s most mysterious forces | CSIRO
A cosmic map of magnetic fields – the largest ever produced – could help scientists delve into one…
Astronomers Detect a Close Pair of Supermassive Black Holes for the First Time
The artistic rendering shows the center of the galaxy Markarian 501, from which two powerful jets emanate. The…
Great apes: what we know about their cognition, cooperation and curiosity after two decades of research
Leipzig Zoo in central Germany is a world-leading centre of great ape research. Recent studies have seen chimpanzees…
NASA ends decade-long Mars mission after spacecraft loss – news.cgtn.com
NASA ends decade-long Mars mission after spacecraft loss news.cgtn.comNASA Says Farewell to MAVEN Mars Mission, Hosts Media Call Today NASA…
Emaciated grey whales washing up on B.C. beaches ‘canary in coal mine,’ researcher warns
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.…
Rare meteorite hints at giant early planet
This is a view of the rare meteorite NWA 12774 under cross-polarized light. Scientists from the University of…
Atom Computing Reveals Quantum Error Correction with Toric Code
Insider Brief Atom Computing reported the first full demonstration of quantum error correction using a toric code on…
A cheetah can go from a standstill to about 60 miles an hour in roughly three seconds, out-accelerating many sports cars, but it can’t hold that speed for long
Three seconds. That is roughly how long a cheetah needs to go from a dead stop to about…
A Moonlit Earth as Seen From Artemis II
One of the first images transmitted back to Earth from the Artemis II mission was a stunner. In…