1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (156+ words) Processing diamond surfaces in the rough lead image Lian et al. used femtosecond lasers to alter the atomic structure of diamond surfaces. They found a fundamental engineering tradeoff: while high-power lasers increased the hydrophilicity of diamond " a crucial property for…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (162+ words) Exploring the role of surface morphology in electrocatalytic interfaces lead image Many chemical reactions, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction, employ electrocatalysts to facilitate interactions between compounds. The chemistry that happens at the interface between the catalyst and the electrolyte…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (252+ words) Does the distribution of galaxies in the universe follow a large-scale fractal pattern? lead image The existence of galaxies beyond our own was first discovered in 1924, and our catalog has since grown significantly. We now know there are trillions of…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (305+ words) Clearance mechanisms are key to removing aggregates and maintaining metastability. Model to predict neurodegenerative brain cell protein clustering " and therapeutic efficacy Model to predict neurodegenerative brain cell protein clustering " and therapeutic efficacy lead image When brain cell proteins malfunction and…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (195+ words) The promising future of skin cell bioprinting lead image 3D bioprinting of skin cells has emerged as a promising therapeutic solution for severe skin injuries such as lacerations or burns. While no mature skin bioprinting technologies are ready for patients today,…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (335+ words) Simulating the full multi-physical phenomena involved in microwave-induced thermoacoustic imaging (MITAI) establishes a foundation for applying MITAI in clinical settings. Mechanical properties of acoustic processes in microwave-induced thermoacoustic imaging Mechanical properties of acoustic processes in microwave-induced thermoacoustic imaging lead image…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (237+ words) How smaller pores atop larger pores affect a material's ability to dry and drain lead image Picture a sponge saturated with a fluid. You squeeze it, and the fluid is flushed out. But a sponge with a coating along its…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (167+ words) Experiments describe physics of how filament extension atomizers spray viscous and elastic fluids lead image "In the near term, this work has the potential to significantly improve the efficiency of spray drying processes," said author Ravi Neelakantan. "By enabling atomization…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (247+ words) Designing a simpler way to diagnose gout lead image Takeuchi et al. developed a noninvasive method to identify the presence of MSU crystals, using an applied magnetic field and infrared light emitter. Their approach could make diagnosing and treating gout…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (206+ words) Using deep learning to better forecast tropical cyclone tracks and intensities lead image Tropical cyclones are among the deadliest natural disasters, and the most expensive to recover from. Accurately predicting their tracks and intensities can improve early warning systems, thereby…...