Physicists find first possible 3D quantum spin liquid
Research News Cerium pyrochlore is first to qualify as long-sought state of matter July 22, 2019 There’s no known way to prove a 3D “quantum spin liquid” exists, so Rice…
Algae-killing viruses spur nutrient recycling in oceans
Research News Finding confirms important role of viruses that infect marine algae July 22, 2019 Scientists have confirmed that viruses can kill marine algae called diatoms, but diatom die-offs near…
New computational tool for data scientists, biologists and other researchers
Research News Computational tool solves the ‘community detection’ problem July 22, 2019 The social network LinkedIn tells a user how he/she is connected to another user. In real life, points…
Scientists deepen understanding of magnetic fields that surround Earth
Research News Finding opens new ways to study our own planet and others July 22, 2019 Vast rings of electrically charged particles encircle the Earth and other planets. Now, a…
Device channels heat into light
Research News Carbon nanotube films enable method to recycle waste heat July 23, 2019 A humble carbon nanotube may be just the device to make solar panels — and anything…
Common feature of cancer cells may also be their Achilles’ heel
Research News New study uses yeast cells and cancer cell data to find disease’s weak spot July 25, 2019 In a study using yeast cells and data from cancer cell…
How fat prawns can save lives
Research News Prawns eat parasites that transmit schistosomiasis, reducing disease transmission July 25, 2019 Before crustaceans like crayfish, shrimp and prawns land on dinner plates, they fatten up — and…
North Carolina coastal flooding is worsening with climate change, population growth
Research News Historical data set allows confirmation of effects July 25, 2019 A historic 120-year-old data set is allowing researchers to confirm what data modeling systems have been predicting: climate…