Tag: magnetism
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Magnetic magma shield on Super-Earths boosts life
Super-Earths and the promise of magnetic protection When we imagine planets outside our solar system, “Super-Earths”—worlds larger than Earth yet smaller than ice giants—are among the most intriguing candidates in the search for life. A recent wave of research points to a surprising feature that could significantly affect their habitability: a built-in magnetic shield generated,…
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Q&A: Saw Wai Hla on Imaging and Manipulating Materials at the Atomic Scale
Q&A: Saw Wai Hla on imaging and manipulating materials at the atomic scale When a scientist stands at the forefront of imaging and manipulating matter at the atomic scale, the implications ripple far beyond the lab. Saw Wai Hla, a prominent researcher whose work bridges fundamental physics and real-world applications, has helped illuminate how materials…
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White Dwarf Colorful Shockwave Sparks Discovery
Astronomers Detect a Colorful Shockwave from a White Dwarf In a surprising turn of observations, researchers using state-of-the-art telescopes have spotted a white dwarf — a dense, Earth-sized remnant of a dead star — generating a vivid shockwave as it moves through the interstellar medium. The phenomenon, described by scientists as one of the most…
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Scientists See the Innermost Region of a White Dwarf Binary for the First Time
Unveiling a Rare Cosmic Dance About 200 light-years from Earth, a binary star system is offering scientists a rare, close look at the innermost region where a white dwarf and a companion star engage in a complex gravitational and magnetic ballet. The dead star, a dense white dwarf, siphons material from its larger partner, forming…
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First-Ever Probe Inside a Molecule’s Nucleus with Electrons Reveals Magnetic Map of a Radioactive Core
Groundbreaking Experiment Sheds Light on Nuclear Magnetism In a landmark achievement, physicists have peer inside the nucleus of a molecule using electrons as a probe—a feat previously thought nearly impossible. By guiding high-energy electrons through a rare molecule, researchers mapped how magnetism is distributed within a radioactive nucleus, offering a new window into the heart…
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Shape-Shifting ‘Chinese Lantern’ Structure Could Pave the Way for the Next Generation of Adaptive Machines
Introduction: A New Shape-Morphing Milestone Researchers at North Carolina State University have unveiled a groundbreaking shape-morphing structure inspired by a traditional Chinese lantern. Published in Nature Materials, the design demonstrates how a single thin polymer sheet can transform into multiple stable three-dimensional shapes when triggered. By combining geometry, elastic energy storage, and magnetism, the team…
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Shape-Shifting ‘Chinese Lantern’ Structure Could Lead the Next Generation of Adaptive Machines
Shape-Shifting Lantern: A Breakthrough in Adaptive Materials Engineers at North Carolina State University have unveiled a groundbreaking structure that can morph into multiple stable three-dimensional shapes on command. Drawing inspiration from a traditional Chinese lantern, the innovation marks a significant advance in shape-shifting technology and holds promise for the future of adaptive machines, robotics, and…
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Shape-Shifting Lantern: A New Era for Adaptive Machines
Introduction: A Lantern that Evolves with Purpose Engineers at North Carolina State University have unveiled a shape-shifting structure inspired by a traditional paper lantern. Published in Nature Materials, the study demonstrates a single, lightweight polymer sheet that can be programmed to assume multiple stable three-dimensional shapes. The capability to store and release elastic energy as…