Cornell Engineers Develop New Lithium Battery That Can Charge in Under Five Minutes
Engineers at Cornell University have developed a novel lithium battery capable of charging in less than five minutes – faster than any such battery on…
Engineers at Cornell University have developed a novel lithium battery capable of charging in less than five minutes – faster than any such battery on…
New Research on Microbes Expands the Known Limits for Life A new study on microbes in extremely salty water suggests life may survive conditions previously…
Synthetic polymers, which are ubiquitous in modern life, include materials such as nylon and polyester fabrics, Teflon-coated cookware, and epoxy adhesives. On a molecular scale,…
A distant star’s explosive demise left behind an active stellar corpse, which is believed to be the source of multiple energetic flares detected over several…
A groundbreaking study of the giant bacterium Epulopiscium viviparus shows its unique energy production, promising future applications in algae utilization. Not all bacteria are created…
Male fruit flies typically display antisocial behavior towards other males, preferring the company of females, which they identify through chemical receptors. However, recent studies by…
At the microscopic level, window glass exhibits a curious blend of properties. Its atoms are disordered like a liquid, yet they possess the rigidity of…
Research on 600 years of tree ring data from California’s San Joaquin Valley shows that historic climate extremes surpass modern records, highlighting the compounded effects…
Nestlings are the most vulnerable to temperature extremes Many songbirds are nesting earlier in spring because of warmer temperatures brought about by climate change. But…
Things may not have ended well for dinosaurs on Earth, but Cornell University astronomers say the “light fingerprint” of the conditions that enabled them to…
Researchers from Cornell have utilized magnetic imaging to obtain the first direct visualization of how electrons flow in a special type of insulator, and by…
Cornell research indicates that ponds could be net emitters of greenhouse gases, particularly methane. Addressing methane release could potentially turn ponds from greenhouse gas sources…
Ecologists have shown that the genetic material that species shed into their environments can reveal not only the presence of the species but also a…
Chromium hydride, found in the temperature range of 1,200-2,000 degrees Kelvin, has been detected in the hot Jupiter WASP-31b’s atmosphere. This discovery paves the way…
Researchers from Cornell University have identified a new state of matter in candidate topological superconductors, a discovery that may have far-reaching implications for both condensed…
For many technology enthusiasts, the metaverse holds the promise of revolutionizing nearly every aspect of daily living, from professional pursuits to learning experiences to leisure…
A new report suggests that current methods may significantly overestimate the multiplication rates of malaria parasites in a person’s bloodstream. This overestimation has crucial implications…
For a long time, geoscientists believed that water, combined with shallow magma in the Earth’s crust, was the primary cause of volcanic eruptions. However, thanks…