Chemistry
Innovative school Citizen Science project involving over 1000 scientists, 110 schools, 800 samples and U.K.’s synchrotron published in CrystEngComm
Results of a large-scale innovative Citizen Science experiment called Project M which involved over 1000 scientists, 800 samples and 110...
NASA’s Webb depicts staggering structure in 19 nearby spiral galaxies
It’s oh-so-easy to be absolutely mesmerized by these spiral galaxies. Follow their clearly defined arms, which are brimming with stars,...
A non-allergenic wheat protein for growing better cultivated meat
As the world’s population increases, cultivated or lab-grown meat — animal muscle and fat cells grown in laboratory conditions —...
Astronomers spot 18 black holes gobbling up nearby stars
Star-shredding black holes are everywhere in the sky if you just know how to look for them. That’s one message...
New tests of quantum electrodynamics in extreme fields with the heaviest two-electron ion
Recently, an international research team has successfully carried out a high precision x-ray spectroscopy measurement on helium-like uranium, the simplest...
Utilizing active microparticles for artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence using neural networks performs calculations digitally with the help of microelectronic chips. Physicists at Leipzig University have now...
Quick and easy preparation of small-sized metal nanoparticles by microchip laser
Pulsed laser ablation in liquid (PLAL) is a reliable and versatile technique for producing metal nanoparticles (NPs) in solution. Its...
Can science beat counterfeit detector pens? (video)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2024 — Counterfeit detector pens use a starch-iodine reaction to identify fake bills. But could you fool...
Lopsided galaxies shed light on the speed of dark matter
So how can the speed of dark matter be measured? The prerequisite is to find a galaxy in the universe...
New horizons in chemical biology: A novel approach to synthesize dibenzothiophene s-oxides
Organic compounds in the field of chemistry range from simple hydrocarbons to complex molecules, with diverse functional groups added to...
How does a “reverse sprinkler” work? Researchers solve decades-old physics puzzle
For decades scientists have been trying to solve Feynman’s Sprinkler Problem: How does a sprinkler running in reverse—in which the...
Study: Stars travel more slowly at Milky Way’s edge
By clocking the speed of stars throughout the Milky Way galaxy, MIT physicists have found that stars further out in...
Orchestrating plant organ symmetry in style
Credit: Credit – Dr Yuxiang Jiang Journal Nature Plants DOI 10.1038/s41477-023-01617-4 Method of Research Experimental study Subject of Research Cells...
Opportunities for ionic liquid-based electrolytes in rechargeable lithium batteries
This work is led by Prof. Heng Zhang and Prof. Zhibin Zhou (School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University...
Boosting the sodium storage performance of Prussian blue analogues via effective etching
This study is led by Prof. Yuliang Cao and Prof. Yongjin Fang (College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University)....
New paper explores how quantum computing can unlock understanding of aging and disease
In a new paper in WIREs Computational Molecular Science, researchers from clinical stage artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company Insilico...
Engineered battery chemistry for fast charging capabilities
UPTON, NY—On a mission to build better electric vehicle batteries, chemists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National...
Puffed-up MOFs for improved drug delivery
The spongelike structure of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) allows these polymers to possibly carry and deliver a range of therapeutic...
Soap bark discovery offers a sustainability booster for the global vaccine market
A valuable molecule sourced from the soapbark tree and used as a key ingredient in vaccines, has been replicated in...
The missing link: Recent study explores the connection between NOx control and SNA, O3 reduction
Sulfate-nitrate-ammonium (SNA) and other atmospheric aerosols play a significant role in influencing both atmospheric and environmental conditions. These aerosols impact...
