by Ingrid Fadelli | Oct 3, 2024 | PHYS.ORG, Physics, Plasma Physics
Magnetic confinement fusion devices are technologies that can attain controlled nuclear fusion reactions, using magnetic fields to confine hot plasmas. These devices could contribute to the ongoing transition towards more sustainable energy production methods.
by Ingrid Fadelli | Oct 3, 2024 | Genetics, MEDICALXPRESS, Neuroscience
Aging is known to have profound effects on the human brain, prompting changes in the composition of cells and the expression of genes, while also altering aspects of the interaction between genes and environmental factors. While past neuroscience studies have...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Oct 3, 2024 | Energy & Green Tech, TECHXPLORE
Fuel cells are energy-conversion solutions that generate electricity via electrochemical reactions without combustion, thus not contributing to the pollution of air on Earth. These cells could power various technologies, ranging from electric vehicles to portable...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Oct 3, 2024 | Condensed Matter, PHYS.ORG, Quantum Physics
Moiré superlattices, structures that arise when two layers of two-dimensional (2D) materials are overlaid with a small twist angle, have been the focus of numerous physics studies. This is because they have recently been found to host novel fascinating unobserved...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Oct 3, 2024 | Energy & Green Tech, Engineering, TECHXPLORE
Solar cells based on perovskites, a versatile class of materials with promising optoelectronic properties, are gradually making their way toward commercialization. While these solar cells can have notable advantages over existing solar cell designs, including higher...
