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Polarized trust in scientists driven by values, identity and politics
Trust in scientists in the UK is strong overall, with 63% indicating they have high trust in scientists in general—but a major new study finds this trust is closely shaped by people's values, identity and politics, showing some of the same patterns of division over science that have emerged in the U.S.
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy reveals the surface chemistry of bio-based hybrid materials
Just a few atomic layers at the surface can strongly influence how effectively a material binds pollutants from water or how efficiently a photocatalyst responds to light. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP use X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) to investigate the chemical states and interactions at the surfaces and interfaces of bio-based carbon materials and organic-inorganic hybrid materials. Their insights can support the targeted development of functional materials for future industrial applications.
Physicists Watched a Quantum Material Rebuild Itself Like Ice After Laser Blasts
A recent study in *Nature Physics* explores how two competing electronic states, known as charge density waves (CDWs), can coexist in a quantum material called erbium tritelluride. Researchers used laser pulses to disturb the material and observe how these CDWs reformed. They found that while one phase returned gradually, the second phase emerged in isolated pockets, reminiscent of ice crystals forming in water. This suggests that different mechanisms govern the formation of these phases.
Understanding these interactions is crucial because they could help us unlock the potential of quantum materials, which may lead to advancements in electronics and quantum computing. The researchers believe that insights gained from this study could apply to more complex materials, paving the way for future innovations.
Unconventional quantum materials could dramatically boost the search for dark matter
For decades, physicists have searched for dark matter, the invisible substance thought to make up roughly 85% of all matter in the universe. Although its gravitational influence shapes galaxies and the large-scale structure of the cosmos, dark matter has never been directly detected. Now, an international team has identified a new class of quantum materials that could dramatically improve the search for some of the lightest and most elusive forms of dark matter.
Electrical fingerprint on tiny cell particles could offer new way to spot pancreatic cancer signals
An electrical fingerprint found on tiny particles in the blood may help detect signs of pancreatic cancer that are often overlooked, according to new research from Rice University. The researchers developed a device that separates these particles based on their electrical charge, making cancer-associated signals more visible.