Antiquark spin contribution to proton spin depends on flavor, which could help unlock secrets about the nuclear structure of atoms that make up nearly all visible matter in our universe.
A precision measurement of the proton’s weak charge narrows the search for new physics.
Physicists develop a universal mathematical description that suggests that proton-neutron pairs in a nucleus may explain why their associated quarks have lower average momenta than predicted.
Insights into how nature converts carbon dioxide into sugar could help scientists develop crops that produce fuels and other products.
Detailed 3D images show how nanoparticles change in reactions that purify contaminated water or power recyclable geochemical batteries.
Controlled pulses of chemicals over a wide pressure range can link fundamental studies to practical performance, informing catalyst design.
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First-of-a-kind study advances understanding of microbial and viral communities involved in biomass breakdown.
Scientists show metabolic tradeoffs result from a specific change to the grow-defend balance.
Global data set shows monthly water use by irrigation, manufacturing, and other uses, helping researchers to analyze water use by region and season.
A novel experimental geometry at the Linac Coherent Light Source reveals, for the first time, how silicon responds to shocks similar to those in a planet’s core.
Scientists use implanted silicon ions and electricity to increase the spin time of quantum bits, moving closer to the tech needed for quantum networks.
Molybdenum-based complex harvests light to make inert nitrogen gas reactive to potentially become part of fertilizer.
