Efficient perovskite cells with a structured anti-reflective layer

The visualization of the manufactured honeycomb texture for the perovskite solar cell. Credit: Maciej Krajewski, Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw Perovskite-based solar cells, widely considered as successors…

Passengers in wheelchairs can’t use most airplane washrooms. That could change

With airplane bathrooms inaccessible to most people with disabilities, those who use wheelchairs have a necessary pre-flight routine: Dehydrate and hope for the best. Now, relief is on the way.…

Hypergravity odyssey of Earth’s tiniest plant

Following coup, Gabon climate officials face corruption allegations

Gabon’s former environment minister Lee White and three officials have been placed under house arrest after a complaint from a forestry union Following a coup, the new government of Gabon…

Scientists develop a semi-device independent, randomness-free test for quantum correlation

AI-generated image demonstrating non-classical correlation using Adobe Firefly. Credit: Dr. Markus Rambach, smp.uq.edu.au/profile/540/markus-rambach In a new Physical Review Letters study, scientists have successfully presented a proof of concept to demonstrate…

Well-being Enhanced By Awe Inspiring Science

Summary: Scientists illuminated a compelling link between experiencing science spiritually and enhanced wellbeing, akin to the psychological uplift often linked to religious beliefs. The research delves into the “Spirituality of…

Health on the ballot as Argentina poised to elect ‘anarcho-capitalist’ bent on slashing social protections

The front-runner heading into Argentina’s presidential vote on Oct. 22 is prone to wielding a chain saw – both physically and metaphorically. Javier Milei, a right-wing libertarian whose brash demagoguery…

Zimbabwe imposes measures to fight resurging cholera cases

Scanning electron microscope image of Vibrio cholerae. Credit: Wikipedia Zimbabwean authorities have imposed restrictions in several parts of the country, including the capital, to fight a resurgence of cholera-related deaths.…

Prehistoric Cosmic Airburst Preceded the Advent of Agriculture in the Levant

Agriculture in Syria started with a cosmic bang 12,800 years ago as a fragmented comet slammed into the Earth’s atmosphere. The explosion and subsequent environmental changes forced hunter-gatherers in the…

Confronting the elephant in the human biodiversity room — the explosive issue of IQ