Abu Dhabi, May 21 – The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) opened its thirty-first Council meeting on Wednesday at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi, with more than 300 government representatives attending in person and online.…
Ultracold molecules hold promise for quantum computing
New approach yields long-lasting configurations that could provide long-sought “qubit” material. [caption id="attachment_12757" align="alignnone" width="575"] This vacuum chamber with apertures for several laser beams was used to cool molecules of sodium-potassium down to temperatures of…
New strategy to design mechano-responsive luminescent materials
Crystals made from gold complexes change color as they change structure from “chiral” to “achiral” when ground. “Smart” materials that change color in response to a mechanical stimulus have a broad range of applications such…
UW Arboretum workshop tracks endangered bees with photos
[caption id="attachment_12747" align="alignnone" width="775"] The rusty patched bumble bee flies between flowers at the UW–Madison Arboretum. The species (Bombus affinis) was officially listed as endangered by the federal government March 21, 2017. PHOTO: HYUNSOO LÉO…
Zealandia should hold answers about tectonics, past climate
Scientific expedition will explore Tasman Sea for clues about submerged continent [caption id="attachment_12743" align="alignnone" width="605"] IODP Expedition 371 map (Image courtesy of IODP JRSO)[/caption] HOUSTON -- Thirty scientists will sail from Australia July 27 on a two-month…