Small shear flow stabilized Z-pinch fusion device sets electronic temperature record

Small shear flow stabilized Z-pinch fusion device sets electronic temperature record

FuZE (Fusion Z-Pinch Experiment) plasma emits a bright flash. Image source: Zap Energy In the nine decades since humans first produced a fusion reaction, only a handful of fusion technologies …

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St. Jude researchers reveal structure of Parkinson’s disease-related protein

St. Jude researchers reveal structure of Parkinson's disease-related protein

Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have revealed the complex structures of two Parkinson’s disease-related proteins, both of which have been implicated in late-onset cases. Leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 …

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Ultrafast laser maps electron “ballistics” in graphene, impacting next-generation electronic devices

Ultrafast laser maps electron "ballistics" in graphene, impacting next-generation electronic devices

Research at the University of Kansas’ Ultrafast Laser Laboratory could lead to breakthroughs in electronic control of semiconductors, a fundamental building block of most information and energy technologies.Image source: University …

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