by admin | Mar 16, 2022 | biology, physical sciences
The molecules within plant tissues can tell us about how they can withstand harsh environmental conditions. The Agave tequilana plant, native to Mexico, has a high concentration of fructan molecules throughout its tissues. Alongside his colleagues, Dr José Ordaz-Ortiz at the Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico, combines several powerful analytical techniques to better understand the role that these fructans play in plant biology.
by admin | Mar 8, 2022 | physical sciences
Rapid-fire rallies of short, fast shots are a defining feature of professional table tennis – but for many audiences, the excitement of these matches isn’t easily conveyed on the TV screen. Using a combination of computer simulations and statistical analysis, Professor Ralf Schneider and his colleagues at the Institute of Physics of the University of Greifswald, Germany, explore how slight changes to the game’s equipment could slow matches down, and make them more interesting to viewers. Karl Lüskow, Marc Marschall and Stefan Kemnitz produced and optimised the simulation code, while Lars Lewerentz performed statistical analysis of the data.
by admin | Feb 23, 2022 | physical sciences, trending
Interstellar space may seem like the last place you would look when searching for the chemical origins of life. Yet on the surfaces of tiny dust grains within this vast expanse, complex chemical reactions are continually occurring, which likely played a key role in establishing the rich diversity of complex molecules we observe in the solar system today. In a new study, astrochemists in Spain and Italy, led by Albert Rimola at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, examine how advanced simulation techniques can be used to study these important processes on atomic scales.
by admin | Dec 15, 2021 | engineering and tech, engineering and tech animated, physical sciences, physical sciences animated, research animated
Advancing Quantum Computing to Accelerate Scientific Research About this episode Over the past few years, the capabilities of quantum computers have reached the stage where they can be used to pursue research with widespread technological impact. Through their...
by admin | Dec 15, 2021 | physical sciences
Exploring the Vast History of Chemical Space – Dr Guillermo Restrepo SciPod · Exploring the Vast History of Chemical Space – Dr Guillermo Restrepo Original Article Reference This SciPod is a summary of the paper ‘Exploration of the chemical space and its...
by admin | Dec 13, 2021 | physical sciences
Studying Blazars with Multiwavelength and Multi-messenger Astronomy – Professor Markus Böttcher SciPod · Studying Blazars with Multiwavelength and Multi-messenger Astronomy – Professor Markus Böttcher Original Article Reference This SciPod is a summary of...
