Chemistry

Credit: Caltech/IPAC Observations made with a new instrument developed for use at the 2.1-meter (84-inch) telescope at the National Science Foundation's Kitt Peak National Observatory have led to the discovery of the fastest eclipsing…
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The future of faster, more efficient information processing may come down to light rather than electricity. Mark Lawrence, a postdoctoral scholar in materials science and engineering at Stanford, has moved a step closer to this future…
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From modifying gene expression to cell signaling, dynamic designer proteins may usher in a new era of synthetic biologyCredit: UW Medicine Scientists have created the first completely artificial protein switch that can work inside…
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Study in emergency department shows automated patient screening eases enrollmentCredit: Cincinnati Children's CINCINNATI--Clinical trials are a critical tool for getting new treatments to people who need them, but research shows…
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Introduced tree species are exempt from the constraints that soil pathogens impose on native trees, aiding their ability to spread rapidly in new areas   Walk into a forest made of only native trees, and you probably notice many…
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The heart of the biological catalyst is only introduced during the last step. The process is complex.Credit: RUB, Kramer A team from Ruhr-Universität Bochum and the University of Oxford has discovered how hydrogen-producing…
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University researchers publish study on new telescopeCredit: Photo: South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) is set to become the largest radio telescope on Earth. Bielefeld University…
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Being sprayed by a skunk is no fun for people or their pets, and the strong, stinky secretions can serve as a nasty reminder of the wildlife encounter for days or weeks. Available "de-skunking" formulas often either don't work well or can…
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Since ancient times, the Red Planet has captured the imaginations of scientists, writers and the general public. In July 2020, three rovers with different chemical missions are scheduled to launch to Mars in an attempt to answer questions…
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Credit: Adapted from ACS Nano 2019, 10.1021/acsnano.9b03218 Most people take speech for granted, but it's actually a complex process that involves both motions of the mouth and vibrations of folded tissues, called vocal cords,…
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Model reveals new role for overlooked electron relationships The chemical interactions that give proteins their shape may be weaker and more numerous than previously recognized. These weak connections provide a new way for researchers to…
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Frankfurt researchers have explained the mechanism of regulator SidJ in detail -- accelerated publication in NatureCredit: EMBL Grenoble In order to control cellular processes and thwart the immune system, the bacterium…
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Peter Schultz recognized for his outstanding contributions to bioorganic and medicinal chemistryCredit: Scripps Institue Amsterdam, July 24, 2019 - Elsevier, a global information analytics business specializing in science and…
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DGIST discovered the core theory of valleytronics that will lead high-efficiency next generation semiconductor technologyCredit: DGIST DGIST research team discovered a theory that can expand the development of…
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