Chemistry
Study sheds light on how Earth cycles fossil carbon
HOUSTON – (Nov. 14, 2023) – As the primary element of life on our planet, carbon is constantly journeying from...
Converting PFAS “forever chemicals” into valuable compounds
Osaka, Japan – Commonly known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS are notorious for persisting in the environment and in our bodies....
Researchers propose MOF modular customization strategy for efficient membrane separations
Membrane separation technology offers great potential due to its low energy consumption and continuous operation availability. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are...
Tandem single atom electrocatalyst realizes reduction of CO2 to ethanol
The electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) into carbon-based fuels provides a promising strategy to mitigate CO2 emission and promotes the utilization of...
Capturing wellhead gases for profit and a cleaner environment
Burning of natural gas at oil and gas wells, called flaring, is a major waste of fossil fuels and a...
NJIT scientists uncover aurora-like radio emission above a sunspot
In a study published in Nature Astronomy, astronomers from New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (NJIT-CSTR) have detailed radio observations...
North Atlantic’s marine productivity may not be declining, according to new study of older ice cores
To paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of declining phytoplankton in the North Atlantic may have been greatly exaggerated. A prominent 2019...
French and U.S. science agencies take first step to collaborate on electron-ion collider (EIC)
PARIS, NOV. 13—Representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic...
Fluorine catch-and-attach process could boost drug efficiency
HOUSTON – (Nov.13, 2023) – When it comes to chemical reactions, fluorine has a reputation as a ‘magic bullet atom’ for...
‘Cutting the cord’ to advance ocean data collection
The ocean is often considered the final frontier. In the past two decades, observatory sensor systems have been deployed off...
Mathematician Heather Harrington is new director at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
Heather Harrington will join the team of directors at the Max Planck Institute (MPI-CBG) in Dresden. In her position, she...
The Goldilocks Effect: Syracuse researchers establish framework for protein regulation
From plants to animals, all living things depend on proteins to help their cells function properly. In certain cases, like...
Template for success: Shaping hard carbon electrodes for next-generation batteries
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are, by far, the most widely used type of rechargeable batteries, spanning numerous applications. These include consumer...
Ocean acidification in the Mediterranean is already affecting the calcification of marine plankton
The acidification of the oceans caused by human activity is already altering the production of marine plankton shells in the...
Northern peatlands are still expanding
According to a new study conducted at the University of Helsinki, the area of northern peatlands has grown in recent...
2023 Joseph A. Johnson Award goes to Yale University professor of physics
AIP and the National Society of Black Physicists congratulate Charles D. Brown II as the winner of the 2023 Joseph...
A revolution in crystal structure prediction of pharmaceutical drugs
Physical properties (stability, solubility, etc.), critical to the performance of pharmaceutical and functional materials, are known to strongly depend on...
Stable and efficient robotic artificial muscles built upon new material combinations
Actuators, which convert electrical energy into motion or force, play a pivotal role in daily life, albeit often going unnoticed....
NASA’s Webb, Hubble telescopes combine to create most colorful view of universe
Astronomers once again have combined the observational powers of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope to create one of the most...
Scientists use quantum biology, AI to sharpen genome editing tool
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory used their expertise in quantum biology, artificial intelligence and bioengineering to improve how CRISPR...
