Researchers have developed a hyperspectral imaging system that enables simultaneous measurement of both the spatial and spectral distribution of thermal radiation emitted from laser-heated samples. This approach produces a two-dimensional radiance map, allowing researchers to visualize how temperature varies across an entire hotspot while also identifying wavelength-dependent optical artifacts that can bias conventional measurements. 

Despite its promise, dry reforming of methane has not been industrialized or commercialised because the process requires high temperatures of up to 800° Celsius, which cause catalysts to quickly fail. Now a team of researchers has demonstrated a catalyst that can function at these high temperatures long-term. 

The discovery of the RAS oncogene in the 1960s has led to whole new scientific fields devoted to understanding how gene mutations underlie the development of cancer and how complex multi-protein pathways carefully regulate cellular proliferation. A recent structural study provided proof-of-concept evidence that it may be possible to inhibit two RAS isoforms with one inhibitor.

Materials assembled from nanoparticles offer a promising pathway toward engineered materials with revolutionary functional properties. Researchers have demonstrated a generalized approach for engineering open superlattices, which are structures wherein each NP maintains a low coordination number, meaning a small number of neighbors.

Scientists have shown they can use inert gases other than argon to improve the microstructure of the parts and reduce defects in additive manufacturing. New research has uncovered an explanation for why different gases may generate different results.