Top 10 Science and Technology Inventions for the Week of September 13, 2024

01. Researchers make sound waves travel in one direction only, with implications for electromagnetic wave technology
02. Atoms on the edge
03. Dozens of viruses detected in Chinese fur farm animals
04. Composite plastic degrades easily with bacteria, offers environmental benefits
05. Extreme weather to strengthen rapidly over next two decades, research suggests
06. Molecular simulations and supercomputing shed light on energy-saving biomaterials
07. Sweeping global study charts a path forward for climate-resilient agriculture
08. New quantum error correction method uses ‘many-hypercube codes’ while exhibiting beautiful geometry
09. Scientists uncover hidden source of snow melt: Dark brown carbon
10. Optoelectronic diamond device reveals an unexpected phenomenon reminiscent of lightning in slow motion

And others

Novel glass-forming liquid electrolyte shows glass transition across broad range
The case for adding iron to the ocean for carbon dioxide removal
Electrically modulated light antenna points the way to faster computer chips
Moderna mRNA mpox vaccine shows promise in animal study
New filter removes chemical contaminants from water even at very low concentrations

 

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