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Categories: Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry, Space: The Solar System
Published Moon orbiting 'dinky' asteroid is actually two tiny moons stuck together



The moon orbiting the asteroid Dinkinesh is actually two tiny moons stuck together. Collectively called 'Selam,' the two moonlets bring new insight into the complex processes behind planetary formation and evolution.
Published Researchers create materials with unique combo of stiffness, thermal insulation



Researchers have demonstrated the ability to engineer materials that are both stiff and capable of insulating against heat. This combination of properties is extremely unusual and holds promise for a range of applications, such as the development of new thermal insulation coatings for electronic devices.
Published New technique offers more precise maps of the Moon's surface



A new study may help redefine how scientists map the surface of the Moon, making the process more streamlined and precise than ever before.
Published Polymeric films protect anodes from sulfide solid electrolytes



Researchers unveil the interaction between polymeric materials and sulfide solid electrolytes.
Published Performance of eco-friendly cooling applications enhanced



Researchers have developed a sustainable and controllable strategy to manipulate interfacial heat transfer, paving the way for improving the performance of eco-friendly cooling in various applications such as electronics, buildings and solar panels.
Published Mystery of 'slow' solar wind unveiled by Solar Orbiter mission



Scientists have come a step closer to identifying the mysterious origins of the 'slow' solar wind, using data collected during the Solar Orbiter spacecraft's first close journey to the Sun.
Published Controlling water, transforming greenhouse gases



Researchers have outlined a way to manipulate water molecules to make CO2R more efficient, with the ultimate goal of creating a clean energy loop. Through their new method, the team was able to perform CO2R with nearly 100% efficiency under mildly acidic conditions, using either gold or zinc as catalysts.
Published More than spins: Exploring uncharted territory in quantum devices



Many of today's quantum devices rely on collections of qubits, also called spins. These quantum bits have only two energy levels, the '0' and the '1'. However, spins in real devices also interact with light and vibrations known as bosons, greatly complicating calculations. Researchers now demonstrate a way to describe spin-boson systems and use this to efficiently configure quantum devices in a desired state.
Published How a tiny device could lead to big physics discoveries and better lasers



Researchers have fabricated a device no wider than a human hair that will help physicists investigate the fundamental nature of matter and light. Their findings could also support the development of more efficient lasers, which are used in fields ranging from medicine to manufacturing.
Published Intriguing nearby world sized between Earth, Venus



Astronomers have discovered a planet between the sizes of Earth and Venus only 40 light-years away.
Published Planet hunters unveil massive catalog of strange worlds



While thousands of planets have been discovered around other stars, relatively little is known about them. A NASA catalog featuring 126 exotic, newly discovered worlds includes detailed measurements that allow for comparisons with our own solar system.
Published New milestone for lithium metal batteries



Scientists develop a porous structures for lithium metal batteries.
Published Shedding light on the chemical enigma of sulfur trioxide in the atmosphere



Researchers discovered that sulfur trioxide can form products other than sulfuric acid in the atmosphere by interacting with organic and inorganic acids. These previously uncharacterized acid sulfuric anhydride products are almost certainly key contributors to atmospheric new particle formation and a way to efficiently incorporate carboxylic acids into atmospheric nanoparticles. Better prediction of aerosol formation can help curb air pollution and reduce uncertainties concerning climate change.
Published First pictures from Euclid satellite reveal billions of orphan stars



The first scientific pictures from the Euclid satellite mission have revealed more than 1,500 billion orphan stars scattered throughout the Perseus cluster of galaxies.
Published Potentially habitable 'exo-Venus' with Earth-like temperature discovered



Astronomers have made the rare and tantalizing discovery of an Earth-like exoplanet 40 light-years away that may be just a little warmer than our own world. The potentially-habitable planet, named Gliese 12 b, orbits its host star every 12.8 days, is comparable in size to Venus -- so slightly smaller than Earth -- and has an estimated surface temperature of 42 C (107 F), which is lower than most of the 5,000-odd exoplanets confirmed so far. That is assuming it has no atmosphere, however, which is the crucial next step to establishing if it is habitable.
Published Researchers design new metal-free porous framework materials



Researchers have used computational design methods to develop non-metal organic porous framework materials, with potential applications in areas such as catalysis, water capture or hydrogen storage.
Published The origin of the sun's magnetic field could lie close to its surface



Surprise findings suggest sunspots and solar flares could be generated by a magnetic field within the Sun's outermost layers. If confirmed, the findings could help scientists better predict space weather.
Published Promethium bound: Rare earth element's secrets exposed



Scientists have uncovered the properties of a rare earth element that was first discovered 80 years ago at the very same laboratory, opening a new pathway for the exploration of elements critical in modern technology, from medicine to space travel.
Published Under extreme impacts, metals get stronger when heated, study finds



Scientists have discovered that when metal is struck by an object moving at a super high velocity, the heat makes the metal stronger. The finding could lead to new approaches to designing materials for extreme environments, such as shields that protect spacecraft or equipment for high-speed manufacturing.
Published New polystyrene recycling process could be world's first to be both economical and energy-efficient



Engineers have modeled a new way to recycle polystyrene that could become the first viable way of making the material reusable.