Topography controls how mountains respond to large earthquakes
Large earthquakes trigger thousands of landslides that reshape mountain landscapes and accelerate erosion rates. Mountain regions show varying erosion responses to earthquakes depending on topography, with some areas experiencing intense long-lasting effects while others show limited responses.
Read full story →Laser stability method advances precision control of electrons with light
Researchers developed a laser stability method that enables precise control of electric fields in light to manipulate individual electron dynamics. The Attosecond Microscopy research group at the University of Oldenburg's Institute of Physics, led by Dr. Jan Vogelsang, advanced this technique for controlling electrons at extremely small timescales.
Some bacteria build internal 'power cables' to extend respiration beyond the cell membrane
Some bacteria construct internal protein filaments that extend their respiration machinery beyond the cell membrane, allowing energy generation in multiple cellular locations. This discovery challenges the previous assumption that a cell's energy capacity depends solely on membrane surface area.
Krypton gas emerges as a new ingredient for quantum computing
Krypton gas enables deposition of tantalum at temperatures below 400°C, making it compatible with existing semiconductor foundry equipment. This process uses krypton instead of conventional deposition methods that require higher temperatures unsuitable for current manufacturing tools.