This frozen fiber makes light and sound interact 1,000x more strongly
Freezing an optical fiber's liquid core created a medium where light and sound interact over 1,000 times more strongly than in standard fibers. Researchers used this effect to develop optoacoustic memory for potential applications in low-energy photonic computers and quantum technologies.
Read full story →How we found Haida Gwaii's first marbled murrelet nest in more than 30 years
A marbled murrelet nest was discovered in Haida Gwaii for the first time in over 30 years, located within dense forest vegetation among western red cedars. Researchers found the nest after traveling through challenging terrain and waters, including crossing Dixon Entrance in an open skiff.
Computer models pinpoint catalysts for replacing fossil-fueled ammonia production
Computer models identified catalytic materials that could enable sustainable ammonia production to replace fossil fuel-dependent methods currently responsible for 1.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The research focused on finding catalysts that improve the efficiency of ammonia synthesis, which currently consumes up to 2% of worldwide energy.
Mars Curiosity rover discovers massive field of polygons
The Curiosity rover discovered a massive field of polygons on Mars's surface. These formations exist because Mars lacks resurfacing processes like plate tectonics and volcanism that reshape Earth.