Study shows ultra-thin two-dimensional materials can rotate the polarization of visible light

Phys.org— It has been known for centuries that light exhibits wave-like behavior in certain situations. Some materials are able to rotate the polarization, i.e. the direction of oscillation, of the light wave when the light passes through the material. This property is utilized in a central component of optical communication networks known as an "optical isolator" or "optical diode." This component allows light to propagate in one direction but blocks all light in the other direction.

Phys.org—Archaea can be 'picky eaters': Study shows a group of parasitic microbes can change host metabolism. A parasite that not only feeds off its host, but also makes the host change its own metabolism and thus biology: NIOZ microbiologists Su Ding and Joshua Hamm, Nicole Bale, Jaap Damsté and Anja Spang have shown this for the very first time in a specific group of parasitic microbes called DPANN archaea. Their study, published in Nature Communications, shows that these archaea are very "picky eaters," which might drive their hosts to change the menu.

WCVB—Anger can harm your blood vessel function, study shows. Does it ever feel as if your anger courses through your veins? Well, that isn't too far off, according to new research.

KSBW—Anger can harm your blood vessel function, study shows. Does it ever feel as if your anger courses through your veins? Well, that isn't too far off, according to new research.