Chemistry
UWS joins National Science Alliance
The Chemistry academics from UWS have been invited to join ScotCHEM – a partnership representing chemical sciences research across universities,...
New study reveals design clues for silver-based superatomic molecules
In the past few decades, metal nanoclusters composed of noble metal elements such as gold (Au) and silver (Ag) have...
New pesticide exposure test developed to protect inexperienced cannabis farmers
A chemical analyst and expert in micro-extraction at The University of Toledo created a more reliable, robust and efficient way...
Random matrix theory approaches the mystery of the neutrino mass!
When any matter is divided into smaller and smaller pieces, eventually all you are left with—when it cannot be divided...
Looking at magnets in the right light
Magnetic nanostructures have long been part of our everyday life, e.g., in the form of fast and compact data storage...
Benin Bronzes are made of German brass
The renowned Benin Bronzes are composed of metal sourced from Germany, according to a study published April 5, 2023 in...
A new type of photonic time crystal gives light a boost
Researchers have developed a way to create photonic time crystals and shown that these bizarre, artificial materials amplify the light...
Hot probe tip contributes to making “transformer” semiconductor particles
How can we make wearable devices like Spiderman’s suit that are thin and soft yet also feature various electrical and...
Scientists use computational modeling to design “ultrastable” materials
CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Materials known as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have a rigid, cage-like structure that lends itself to a variety...
Brookhaven’s Navid Vafaei-Najafabadi awarded prestigious NSF Early CAREER Grant
Navid Vafaei-Najafabadi is a scientist who wears many hats. At Stony Brook University, he is an assistant professor in Department...
Sekazi K. Mtingwa Honored with AAAS Philip Hauge Abelson Prize at Annual Meeting
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has recognized physicist and humanitarian Sekazi Mtingwa for his invaluable work...
Discovery of crucial clue to accelerate development of carbon-neutral porous materials
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been gaining attention as promising carbon-neutral porous materials, thanks to their high performance in gas storage,...
Detecting, predicting, and preventing aortic ruptures with computational modeling
WASHINGTON, April 4, 2023 – An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) causes the wall of a person’s aorta, the largest artery...
Smart hydrogel with oxygen-scavenging capability inhibits tumor growth and metastasis
The development of various hypoxia-activated prodrugs (HAPs) has made considerable advances in the last few decades; however, cancer therapy using...
Hot electron electrochemistry with ultrafast laser pulses
There has been vivid interest in laser electrochemical phenomena and applications. Laser-induced electrochemical deposition of metals on metals relies possibly...
Absolute zero in the quantum computer
The absolute lowest temperature possible is -273.15 degrees Celsius. It is never possible to cool any object exactly to this...
A panoramic view on catalytic conversion network for lignocellulosic biomass valorization
Fossil fuel consumption contributes to significant greenhouse gas emissions and severe climate issues. It is imperative to explore sustainable alternatives...
New shape-shifting antibiotics could fight deadly infections
In the United States alone, drug-resistant bacteria and fungi infect almost 3 million people per year and kill about 35,000. Antibiotics...
Salk Institute receives $50 million from Hess Corporation to mitigate climate change through plant science
LA JOLLA—(April 3, 2023) Hess Corporation is donating $50 million to the Salk Institute’s Campaign for Discovery: The Power of Science,...
Team finds major storage capacity in water-based batteries
Researchers at Texas A&M University have discovered a 1,000% difference in the storage capacity of metal-free, water-based battery electrodes.Credit: Texas...
