A semitransparent gold Kelvin probe measures the photovoltage of an illuminated semiconductor film in contact with an electrode and a water solution. The photovoltage can be positive or negative, depending…
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Old stars may be the best places to search for life
Composite image illustrating 51 Pegasi system and its measured magnetic field. The detected “Weak Magnetic Braking” of 51 Peg represents a relatively sudden change that makes the magnetic environment more…
Treatment of obesity must be multifaceted, publication says
Credit: Towfiqu barbhuiya from Pexels According to “Insights & Implications in Gerontology: The Chronic Disease of Obesity”—a new publication from the Gerontological Society of America (GSA)—overweight and obesity are now…
Alaska Airlines cancels flights on certain Boeing planes through Saturday for mandatory inspections
Alaska Airlines N704AL, a 737 Max 9 which made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport after a part of the fuselage broke off mid-flight on Friday, is parked at…
In novel quantum computer design, qubits use magnets to selectively communicate
Researchers have demonstrated that qubits (represented by the spheres and arrows) can “talk” to each other through a magnet (represented by the rectangular solid) rather than through air. This technology…
As Zepbound dominates headlines as a new obesity-fighting drug, a nutritionist warns that weight loss shouldn’t be the only goal
If the buzz surrounding a medication could elevate it to celebrity status, then Zepbound is reaching Taylor Swift rank. Zepbound is the newest addition to the weight loss drug arena.…
Cannabis products may harbor fungal toxins harmful to human health, but regulations are uneven or nonexistent
Hemp and cannabis host many fungi inside and outside the plant, most of which are harmless to most people. However, certain types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Fusarium pose…
Wi-Fi Certified 7 Now Official
The Wi-Fi Alliance released a new version of its wireless technology Monday, boasting new features designed to boost performance and improve connectivity across a variety of environments. New features in…
A new method to develop recyclable, organic and flexible electronics
Schematic illustration of the ROF (Recyclable Organic Flexible) electronics. Credit: Park et al. The electronics industry has been in continuous development over the past decades, leading to the development, fabrication…
New trial of ‘pill-on-a-thread’ brings screening for esophageal cancer closer
Credit: Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald/University of Cambridge A man from Cambridge is the first to join the surveillance part of a clinical trial that could see routine screening for esophageal cancer…
