Chemistry
Next generation biosensor reveals gibberellin’s critical role in legume nitrogen-fixation – paving the way for more productive legume crops and self-fertilizing cereals
Researchers at the University of Cambridge demonstrate that the plant hormone gibberellin (GA) is essential for the formation and maturation...
New junior professorship in Earth System Science at Mainz University sponsored by the Volkswagen Foundation
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) has established a new junior professorship in the field of Earth System Science, supported by...
Study of urban moss raises concerns about lead levels in older Portland neighborhoods
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Lead levels in moss are as much as 600 times higher in older Portland, Oregon, neighborhoods where...
Astrophysicists uncover supermassive blackhole/dark matter connection in solving the ‘final parsec problem’
Researchers have found a link between some of the largest and smallest objects in the cosmos: supermassive black holes and...
Not everything that tastes bitter is potentially harmful. But why? Study provides an explanation
A bitter taste is traditionally considered a warning sign of potentially toxic substances. But not all bitter substances are harmful....
Argonne-led research working toward reducing electronic waste with biodegradable luminescent polymers
From your car’s navigation display to the screen you are reading this on, luminescent polymers — a class of flexible materials...
$1.5M state grant kickstarts efforts to use fungal molecules in batteries, photovoltaics and electronic circuitry
GREENSBORO, NC, July 19, 2024 — With a $1.5 million state grant, UNC Greensboro (UNCG) faculty are leading a unique...
HKU Engineering researchers develop new method for achieving controllable tuning and assessing instability in 2D materials for engineering applications
Two-dimensional (2D) materials have atomic-level thickness and excellent mechanical and physical properties, with broad application prospects in fields such as...
Deep-ocean floor produces its own oxygen
An international team of researchers, including a Northwestern University chemist, has discovered that metallic minerals on the deep-ocean floor produce...
Eco-friendly treatment saves squid eggs from newfound parasite
Raising squid in aquaculture has been a challenge that researchers have tried to address for many decades without meaningful success....
Researchers clarify how soft materials fail under stress
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Understanding how soft materials fail under stress is critical for solving engineering challenges as disparate as pharmaceutical...
New dawn for space storm alerts could help shield Earth’s tech
New dawn for space storm alerts could help shield Earth's techCredit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center New dawn for space...
Tomorrow’s super battery for electric cars is made of rock
In 10 years, solid-state batteries made from rock silicates will be an environmentally friendly, more efficient and safer alternative to...
To walk, you only need fins (and maybe a sense of adventure)
Okinawa’s mangrove forests are home to many animal species, from crabs to kingfishers; they host a diverse ecosystem teeming with...
Come closer: titanium-48’s nuclear structure changes when observed at varying distances
The world around us is made up of particles invisible to the naked eye, but physicists continue to gain insights...
Pusan National University study provides breakthrough in enhancing solid oxide fuel cell efficiency with rapid PrOx coating method
Rising global demand for clean energy drives advancements in technologies like SOFCs, known for converting hydrogen and methane into emission-free...
Chasing and counting mesons
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – A doctoral dissertation on meson decay in the ongoing GlueX Collaboration at the U.S. Department of...
Positive and negative impacts of interfacial hydrogen bonds on photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from water is a key technology for achieving sustainable hydrogen production. However, the direct impact of the...
Minerals play newly discovered role in Earth’s phosphorus cycle
Northwestern University-led researchers have discovered a new way that nature cycles phosphorus, a finding that uncovers a missing piece of...
Although tiny, peatland microorganisms have a big impact on climate
Polyphenols are a diverse group of organic compounds produced by plants. These compounds are often toxic to microorganisms. In peatlands, scientists...
