Can we “slice” a spiral arm into its components and order the slices? The Moon orbits around the Earth on a rough circle, the Earth…
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The Asian continental collage was formed by the assembly of several continental fragments through multiple subduction-accretion-collision processes. These prolonged tectonic cycles left their imprints on…
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What is work in thermodynamics? This basic question is still debated nowadays, especially when dealing with small quantum systems. In 1824, Sadi Carnot defined work…
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The birds-of-paradise are a charismatic, colorful family of birds found primarily on the island of New Guinea. The elaborate plumage of many species from this…
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Arid and semi-arid ecosystems occupy vast regions in many countries in the world. In these regions, edaphic and climatic conditions impose important restrictions on agriculture….
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Emergent technologies have been historically predicated on the discovery and development of new materials – silicon computer chips, lithium-ion batteries, gallium nitride LEDs, etc. The…
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Asthma is the result of a complex and dysregulated immune response in which the bronchial airways become inflamed and constricted. This lead to chest tightness,…
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Although the structure of academia might make us think of literature and neuroscience as widely separate matters, our daily literary experiences are intimately dependent on…
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Carbohydrates can be found in almost all forms of life – they not only serve as an energy source but also covalently attach to other…
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There is great genetic diversity within all human populations, and a simple example is the ABO group system. Many studies have supported a number of…
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Researchers from the University of Cambridge successfully developed a fully printed transistor technology with high gain, low power, low noise, and mechanical bendability that unlocks…
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