Chemistry
New study shatters conventional wisdom and unlocks the future of electrochemical devices
A new study by researchers at the University of Cambridge reveals a surprising discovery that could transform the future of...
Scientists synthesize isotopic atropisomers based on carbon isotope discrimination
In chemistry, a molecule or ion is said to be chiral if it cannot be superposed on to its mirror...
Astronomers identify the earliest strands of the cosmic web
Using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, a team of scientists led by University of Arizona astronomers has discovered a threadlike...
Scientists make common pain killers from pine trees instead of crude oil
Common drugs such as paracetamol and ibuprofen can be made from a chemical from pine trees instead of crude oil...
Scent of a woman: Hand odor can reveal a person’s sex
The profile of scent compounds from a person’s hand can be used to predict their sex, according to a new...
Why the day is 24 hours long: Astrophysicists reveal why Earth’s day was a constant 19.5 hours for over a billion years
A team of astrophysicists at the University of Toronto (U of T) has revealed how the slow and steady lengthening of...
Chemists develop sustainable method to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from water
PFAS are highly versatile chemicals. These fluorine-containing organic molecules are the reason why rain drops simply slide off outdoor jackets....
From atoms to materials: Algorithmic breakthrough unlocks path to sustainable technologies
New research by the University of Liverpool could signal a step change in the quest to design the new materials...
Sunscreen leaching poses minimal threat to aquatic wildlife
New research reveals that sunscreen contamination may be less harmful to wildlife than previously thought. This study by Aaron Boyd, a...
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completes 16th close approach to the Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe accomplished a milestone on June 27, 2023 – its 16th orbit of the Sun. This included a...
The sacrifice within – how collagen’s weak bonds help protect tissue
One of the more unusual ways objects can increase longevity is by sacrificing a part of themselves: From dummy burial...
First direct visualization of a zero-field pair density wave
UPTON, NY—In the field of superconductivity—the phenomenon in which electrons can flow through a material with essentially zero resistance—the “holy...
Quasar ‘clocks’ show Universe was five times slower soon after the Big Bang
Scientists have for the first time observed the early universe running in extreme slow motion, unlocking one of the mysteries...
Virtual exploration of chemical reactions
A new online platform to explore computationally calculated chemical reaction pathways has been released, allowing for in-depth understanding and design...
Study advances understanding of anthropogenic effects on climate change
RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Anthropogenic aerosols — aerosols originating from human activity — and greenhouse gases, or GHGs, have helped modulate...
Scientists designed new enzyme using Antarctic bacteria and computer calculations
For the first time, researchers have succeeded in predicting how to change the optimum temperature of an enzyme using large...
Electrosynthesis of 15N-labeled amino acids from 15N-nitrite and ketonic acids
15N isotope-labeled amino acids (15N-amino acids) provide a safe and effective tracer tool for studying the synthesis of natural products,...
Scientists edge toward scalable quantum simulations on a photonic chip
Scientists have made an important step toward developing computers advanced enough to simulate complex natural phenomena at the quantum level....
IceCube shows Milky Way galaxy is a neutrino desert
The Milky Way galaxy is an awe-inspiring feature of the night sky, dominating all wavelengths of light and viewable with...
Our galaxy seen through a new lens: Neutrinos detected by IceCube
Our Milky Way galaxy is an awe-inspiring feature of the night sky, viewable with the naked eye as a horizon-to-horizon...
