A novel experiment sheds new light on a possible mechanism that may seed magnetic fields for the galactic dynamo.
Even microbes that can’t break down a plentiful food source can still be successful by interacting with fellow community members.
Scientists used tokamak plasmas to study how heat shield materials protect spacecraft in the extreme conditions of atmospheric entry.
New measurements show the proton’s electromagnetic structure deviates from theoretical predictions.
Three common solvents for pretreating switchgrass yield lignin extracts with the potential for making different valuable bioproducts.
Using a novel combination of advanced research techniques, scientists show how the roots of various tropical plants react to harsh conditions.
Researchers develop the first 2D telecommunication-compatible quantum light source, smoothing the path toward a quantum internet.
Nuclear physicists find that the internal structures of protons and neutrons may be altered in different ways inside nuclei.
A first-of-its-kind measurement of the rare calcium-48 nucleus found a neutron-rich “thin skin” around a core of more evenly distributed protons and neutrons.
Colliding gold nuclei at various energies enables scientists to investigate phases of nuclear matter and their possible co-existence at a critical point.
New discovery allows scientists to better stabilize the plasma in future compact fusion reactors.
Soil moisture influences the activity of soil DNA viruses and the composition and abundance of RNA viruses.
