Materials Science
Scientists Invent Visible Time Crystals
15. september 2025 Rapporteret af AI
A team of physicists has created visible time crystals, a new state of matter that repeats in time rather than space. This breakthrough allows for observation with standard lab equipment. The invention was detailed in a paper released today.
Nobel prize in chemistry awarded for metal-organic frameworks
9. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI
The 2025 Nobel prize in chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi for pioneering metal-organic frameworks, porous materials capable of storing and releasing gases like carbon dioxide. These structures, which self-assemble from metal ions and organic molecules, have vast potential for applications such as capturing pollutants and harvesting water from air. The committee praised their work for creating materials that can hold enormous volumes of substances in tiny spaces.
Researchers develop sunlight-powered carbon capture method
Scientists have unveiled a new photocatalyst that uses sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into usable fuel, offering a promising tool for combating climate change. The breakthrough, detailed in a study published on October 3, 2025, achieves high efficiency without needing additional energy inputs.
Japanese Scientists Double Steel Fatigue Resistance
9. september 2025 Rapporteret af AI
Japanese researchers doubled the fatigue resistance of steel, enhancing material durability. The achievement was reported on September 6, 2025. This could benefit construction and manufacturing.
Scientists uncover novel quantum entanglement mechanism
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have discovered a new mechanism for quantum entanglement that persists at room temperature. This breakthrough, detailed in a study published on September 30, 2025, could pave the way for practical quantum technologies. The finding challenges previous assumptions about entanglement stability.