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Quantum behaviours: Atomic orbitals unlock ‘frustration’ in materials

Columbia University researchers have discovered a new way to create quantum materials. By utilising the chemistry of atomic orbitals, they've found a novel source of "frustration" that leads to complex quantum behaviours

New research reveals age of universe estimated to be 26.7 billion years old

Challenging the current cosmological model, a new study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society suggests that the age of universe may be nearly twice as old.

Stellar collisions reveal new path to Gamma-ray bursts

An international team of astrophysicists studying a gamma-ray burst (GRB) may have discovered a new way to destroy stars

New Spinosaurid dinosaur species found in Castellón, Spain

A new spinosaurid dinosaur species has been proposed in Castellón, Spain, which suggests a diverse population of dinosaurs on the Iberian peninsula.

Metabolic syndrome risk increased by severe hot flashes after menopause

Metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure are more likely to occur in women who experience increased severity of hot flashes after menopause.

Largest cosmic explosion recorded was ten times brighter than any supernova

Three times brighter than the brightest tidal disruption event, the AT2021lwx was the largest known cosmic explosion recorded by the University of Southampton.

Could there be hidden order in disordered crystals?

TTokyo Tech researchers have used four different techniques to discover the hidden chemical order of Mo and Nb atoms in disordered crystals.

Ancient Egyptian neutron imaging: ‘Unwrapping’ 2,500-year-old coffins

Researchers use neutron imaging and tomography to look inside sealed Ancient Egyptian animal coffins to see the remains.

Gut anatomy differs significantly between healthy individuals

Research identifies significant variations in the gut anatomy of humans, which has major implications for understanding how the digestive system affects human health.

Hungary: Innovation, technology and research

Open Access Government lifts the lid on aspects of innovation, technology and research policy in Hungary, including a look at nuclear energy.

Supporting talent at the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)

Open Access Government unpacks some of the research support that takes place in the National Research Foundation of Korea.

Taiwan and the United States: Scientific research cooperation

A new platform for scientific research cooperation between Taiwan and the United States, the Taiwan science and technology hub is detailed here.

Business leaders urging Rishi Sunak to take the UK back into Horizon Europe

Business leaders are calling on Rishi Sunak to take the UK back into Horizon Europe, but Sunak is wary about re-joining due to the cost.

Could artificial cells make our future more energy efficient?

Researchers believe energy-generating synthetic organelles could sustain artificial cells and improve energy efficiency.

Can apes explain the human desire for mind altering experiences?

Could online videos depicting great apes deliberately dizzy from spinning themselves explain the role of mind altering experiences for the human mind? 

Advancing connector technologies for multicore optical fibres

Ryo Nagase, Professor from Chiba Institute of Technology in Japan, highlights research concerning advancing connector technologies for multicore optical fibres, starting with an informative introduction.

Communicating empirically grounded social science research

UK in a Changing Europe, funded by the UK Research and Innovation’s Economic and Social Research Council, explores the importance of communicating empirically grounded social science research.

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