Chemistry
Golfers’ risk from pesticides used on turfgrass is likely low, studies find
For many, spring heralds fresh air and exercise on the golf course. But do players risk exposure to unsafe levels...
UIC engineers ‘symphonize’ cleaner ammonia production
Among the many chemicals we use every day, ammonia is one of the worst for the atmosphere. The nitrogen-based chemical used...
Building energy efficiency: Enhancing HVAC fault detection with transformer and transfer learning
A recent study has made a significant step forward in improving the energy efficiency of buildings by enhancing the accuracy...
Acids enables adhesive electrodes for thin, flexible supercapacitors
Supercapacitors have the superb ability to capture and store energy. Researchers can use different materials and fabrication methods to make...
Using chemistry and a 300-year-old technique to reinvent a drink (video)
WASHINGTON, April 1, 2024 — Adding milk to an alcoholic drink and then curdling that milk is a 300-year-old preservation...
Physics-based predictive tool will speed up battery and superconductor research
Tokyo, Japan – From lithium-ion batteries to next-generation superconductors, the functionality of many modern, advanced technologies depends on the physical...
New Rice research project ‘crucial for developing effective treatments’ for amyloid diseases such Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
A team of Rice University researchers led by Angel Martí, professor and chair of chemistry and professor of bioengineering, materials...
Lipids with potential health benefits in herbal teas
The lipids in some herbal teas have been identified in detail for the first time, preparing the ground for investigating...
Magnetic avalanche triggered by quantum effects
Iron screws and other so-called ferromagnetic materials are made up of atoms with electrons that act like little magnets. Normally,...
Manganese plays a surprising role in soil carbon sequestration
DURHAM, N.C. – Manganese in the soil of boreal forests has been found to work against the carbon storage capacity...
New approach to monitoring freshwater quality can identify sources of pollution, and predict their effects
The source of pollutants in rivers and freshwater lakes can now be identified using a comprehensive new water quality analysis,...
Benchmarking theory with experiments for oxygen reduction catalysts
Tohoku University researchers have created a reliable means of predicting the performance of a new and promising type of catalyst....
Automated calculation of surface properties in crystals
Computer-based methods are becoming an increasingly powerful tooI in the search for new materials for key technologies such as photovoltaics,...
Rice research shows promise for advancing quantum networks
HOUSTON – (March 28, 2024) – Rice University engineers have demonstrated a way to control the optical properties of atomic...
How extratropical ocean-atmosphere interactions can contribute to the variability of jet streams in the Northern Hemisphere
Fukuoka, Japan—The interaction between the oceans and the atmosphere plays a vital role in shaping the Earth’s climate. Changing sea...
IOP Publishing and IPEM mandate reporting of sex and gender in research
IOP Publishing (IOPP) and the Institute of Physics and Engineering (IPEM) have introduced checks for sex and gender equality for...
Can metalens be commercialized at a fraction of the cost?
Metalenses, nano-artificial structures capable of manipulating light, offer a technology that can significantly reduce the size and thickness of traditional...
Unlocking visible femtosecond fiber oscillators: A breakthrough in laser science
The emergence of ultrafast laser pulse generation, marking a significant milestone in laser science, has triggered incredible progress across a...
SwRI leads airborne, ground-based 2024 eclipse observation projects
SAN ANTONIO — March 27, 2024 —Southwest Research Institute is leading two groundbreaking experiments — on the ground and in...
Liverpool to lead £125 million world-first diffraction and imaging electron microscopy facility
The University of Liverpool (UK) will lead a new £125 million national research facility to drive forward scientific discoveries and...
