Chemistry
Researchers step closer to mimicking nature’s mastery of chemistry
In nature, organic molecules are either left- or right-handed, but synthesizing molecules with a specific “handedness” in a lab is...
Tactile lithophane development makes hard scientific data available to students with blindness
WACO, Texas (Jan. 10, 2024) – A first-of-its-kind tactile learning device developed by Baylor University chemistry professors to make science...
New transactions of nonferrous metals society of china study uncovers low-temperature deformation mechanism of pure titanium
Titanium (Ti), often hailed as the wonder metal for its remarkable properties, has many applications in aerospace, marine, and biomedicine...
Climate change behind sharp drop in snowpack since 1980s
Snow is one of the most contradictory cues we have for understanding climate change. As in many recent winters, the...
Epic of a molecular ion: With eyes of electrons
Ions are everywhere, from our daily surroundings to the cosmic expanse. As common table salt (NaCl) dissolves into sodium (Na+)...
PFAS flow equally between Arctic Ocean and Atlantic Ocean, study finds
The frigid Arctic Ocean is far removed from the places most people live, but even so, “forever chemicals” reach this...
University of North Texas nanoporous materials researcher Shengqian Ma, Ph.D., recognized for innovative work in the field of decontamination
A worldwide leader in nanoporous materials research, Shengqian Ma, Ph.D., Professor and Welch Chair in Chemistry, the University of North...
Unlocking the secrets of a “hot Saturn” and its spotted star
Led by researchers from Université de Montréal's Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx), a team of astronomers has harnessed...
A Jupiter-sized planet has been hiding a big secret: A 350,000-mile-long tail
Key takeawaysCredit: Adam Makarenko/W. M. Keck Observatory Key takeaways Astrophysicists have found that a large exoplanet known as WASP-69b is...
How black silicon, a prized material used in solar cells, gets its dark, rough edge
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have developed a new theoretical model explaining one...
Large-scale mapping of pig genes could pave the way for new human medicines
It may sound strange, but we can actually learn more about ourselves by studying pigs.Credit: Jesper Rais, AU Communication. It...
Rallying for a better badminton birdie
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2024 – Badminton traces its roots back more than a millennium, but the modern version of the...
Unique framework of tin bimetal organic compound facilitates stable lithium-ion storage
Battery capacity is one of the primary bottlenecks in efficient renewable energy storage and significant reductions in carbon emissions. As...
Novel chemical recycling system for vinyl polymers of cyclic styrene derivatives
Chemical recycling of widely used vinyl polymers (VPs) is one of the key technologies required for realizing a sustainable society....
Quantum particles can’t separate from their properties, after all
The quantum Cheshire cat effect draws its name from the fictional Cheshire Cat in the Alice in Wonderland story. That...
Stranger than friction: A force initiating life
As the potter works the spinning wheel, the friction between their hands and the soft clay helps them shape it...
A chemical reaction key to various industries just got greener
Osaka, Japan – From alleviating your allergy symptoms to optimizing herbicide performance, alkylamines are molecules that have many uses. Unfortunately,...
Bottled water can contain hundreds of thousands of previously uncounted tiny plastic bits, study finds
In recent years, there has been rising concern that tiny particles known as microplastics are showing up basically everywhere on...
BioExcel-CV19: A breakthrough in understanding COVID-19 proteins
Designed to meet the urgent need for insights into the molecular intricacies of SARS-CoV-2 infection, BioExcel-CV19 is a repository for...
Uncovering self-recoverable NIR mechanoluminescence from Cr³⁺ doped perovskite type aluminate
Mechanoluminescence (ML) located within the near infrared (NIR) spectral range may have hold promising applications in in-situ and real-time biomechanical...
