In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Stanford University have successfully created and stabilized an extremely rare form of gold known as Au2+. This unique and elusive version of gold is a halide perovskite, a crystalline material that shows great potential for various applications, including solar cells, light sources, and electronics components. This discovery is particularly
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A beauty trend gaining popularity on TikTok, known as the “carrot tan,” claims that eating three carrots a day will give you a natural tan. This seemingly simple hack has taken the internet by storm, with users sharing videos of their supposed carrot-induced transformation. But before you stock up on carrots in hopes of achieving
The traditional perception of solid materials as rigid and immobile is being challenged by scientists who are exploring ways to incorporate moving parts into solids. This groundbreaking idea has opened up possibilities for the development of exotic materials called amphidynamic crystals. These crystals consist of both rigid and mobile components, and their properties can be
When researchers first captured the groundbreaking image of a black hole in 2019, it was a momentous occasion in the field of astrophysics. However, this monumental feat was just the beginning. Recently, scientists have delved even deeper into the secrets of the supermassive black hole situated at the core of the galaxy Messier 87 (M87).
In the realm of materials science, quasicrystals have long remained a mysterious and enigmatic class of materials. However, a recent breakthrough by MIT scientists and their colleagues has opened up new possibilities for the study and manipulation of these fascinating materials. By combining the fields of twistronics and quasicrystals, the researchers have created a novel
In the realm of climate change research, one central question looms: how much will the Earth warm as carbon dioxide levels increase due to human activities? Addressing this question has been a challenge for decades, with climate models yielding different answers. However, a new study from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) offers a
Europe is facing an urgent need to accelerate its energy transition if it wants to retain its position as a global industrial leader. Top policymakers emphasized this during a conference on clean energy transition hosted by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the European Central Bank (ECB), and the European Investment Bank (EIB) in Paris. The
The Brazilian wandering spider, also known as Phoneutria nigriventer, is notorious for its venomous bite, which can cause necrosis of the penis known as priapism. However, recent research has shown that this venom, in smaller amounts, could hold potential in developing a new Viagra-like drug. Scientists from the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais in Brazil
Organic synthesis is an intricate art form that involves creating molecules used in the production of essential items such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and high-tech materials. It is like playing with LEGO bricks on a microscopic level, as chemists connect simple building blocks to form complex molecules. In this puzzle, one crucial step is creating a
In a surprising turn of events, billionaire Ryan Cohen has assumed the role of CEO at GameStop, the famed video game retailer. Cohen, already the board chairman and the company’s largest individual investor, has taken the reins to navigate the company through the tumultuous waters of the modern gaming industry. This appointment comes as GameStop