Extending the life of a lithium metal anode using a protective layer made of an extremely tough gel electrolyte

(a) Stress-strain curves of the hydrogen-bonded gel electrolyte developed in this research and a conventional chemically crosslinked gel electrolyte. (b) Comparison of cycling behavior between model cells with (red) and…

New study sheds light on incidental findings in lung cancer screening

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When patients receive a low-dose computed tomography screen for lung cancer, doctors can see more than just the lungs. The screening test often picks up abnormalities…

Astronomers claim to have solved mystery of the runaway supermassive black hole

Above: Image of the object observed with the Hubble Space Telescope. It shows the emission in the ultraviolet part of the spectrum. Middle: Ultraviolet image of a local galaxy without…

Disinfectants and cleaning products harboring toxic chemicals are widely used despite lack of screening for potential health hazards

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Concerns about unnecessary use of a common class of antimicrobial chemicals used in disinfectants reinforces recommendations…

Restoring Gamma Wave Signals Could Counter Depression

Summary: A new study found that restoring certain signals in the brain region that processes smell can counter depression. The study reported the timing and strength of gamma signals in…

I unintentionally created a biased AI algorithm 25 years ago—tech companies are still making the same mistake

Breakthrough in dynamical localization transitions and Berry curvature-induced transport

by Light Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS a, Conceptual illustration of a photonic crystal consisting of deformed dielectric microcavities. b, Energy bands as a…

Customizing T cell-based immunotherapies using new ‘SNAPtag’ technology

Universal adaptor SNAP-CAR and SNAP-synNotch receptor function. a A benzylguanine motif (BG) is chemically conjugated to an antibody using a benzylguanine NHS ester. The BG-antibody conjugate then covalently binds to…

Cybersecurity Industry Unites as Rising Risks Revive RSAC 2023

Like a persistent piece of malware that your antivirus product just can’t seem to eradicate, the annual RSA cybersecurity conference was back with a vengeance this year. But while the…

Context Matters: Oxytocin Influenced by Context of Social Touch

Summary: The hormone oxytocin, which is released in social bonding and touch, functions like a dimmer switch, influenced by the situation, according to researchers. A study of 42 women found…