Chemistry
Aging | Metformin’s impact on aging and longevity through DNA methylation
“In this study, we compared genome-wide DNA methylation rates among metformin users and nonusers ”Credit: 2023 Marra et al. “In...
Early Cretaceous shift in the global carbon cycle affected both land and sea
Scientists continue to refine techniques for understanding present-day changes in Earth’s environmental systems, but the planet’s distant past also offers...
In a world-first, chemists from Saarland University print complex structurally coloured 3D objects
If someone has a 'hard shell but a soft centre', that's often regarded as an appealing character trait. But for...
On the track of the Big Bang: The most sensitive detector for measuring radioactivity is now in Dresden
What is dark matter? What are neutrinos all about? How do stars work and what was actually going on in...
Scientists warn: When restoring historical paintings, be careful with polar solvents
Even small amounts of water can lead to rapid formation of metal soap crystals in historical oil paintings. Researchers at...
This new sensor can detect mercury ions with just a tap (video)
Although many measures are in place to prevent contamination, pollutants, such as mercury and lead, can still end up in...
New approach allows faster test of urea in body fluids
Recently, a research team from the Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of Chinese Academy of Sciences...
Simulations show aftermath of black hole collision
New simulations of two black holes colliding near the speed of light reveal the mysterious physics of what one astrophysicist...
A new way for quantum computing systems to keep their cool
Heat causes errors in the qubits that are the building blocks of a quantum computer, so quantum systems are typically...
Study finds sinking tundra surface unlikely to trigger runaway permafrost thaw
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists set out to address one of the biggest uncertainties about how carbon-rich permafrost will respond...
Shining light on an enzyme reveals its role in metabolism
Takeaki Ozawa and his team from the University of Tokyo reveal the metabolic reactions upon activating an enzyme called Akt2....
More research needed to advance 2D boron-based future technologies, scientists say
Boron may be elemental, but it’s certainly not basic. The 2D form of the element, called borophene, holds immense promise...
Excess nutrients lead to dramatic ecosystem changes in Cape Cod’s Waquoit Bay; the bay is a harbinger for estuaries worldwide, say researchers
Woods Hole, Mass. (Feb. 21, 2023) -- When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020 with associated travel restrictions, Matthew Long...
Solid-state thermal transistor demonstrated
An effective, stable solid-state electrochemical transistor has been developed, heralding a new era in thermal management technology.Credit: Hiromichi Ohta An...
Enhanced arsenic detection in water, food, soil
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2023 – It is a cruel paradox that on a planet with a surface mostly covered by...
A newly developed catalyst makes single-use plastics easier to upcycle, recycle, and biodegrade
Researchers created a new catalyst that transforms hydrocarbons into chemicals and materials that are higher value, easier to recycle, and...
The road to safety: Researchers work to improve access to special needs hurricane shelters
When Hurricane Michael made landfall in 2018 near Mexico Beach, it was the first time a Category 5 hurricane hit...
Carrots: Good for your eyes … and for degradable polymers
Carrots come in a rainbow of bright colors — red, orange, yellow and purplish black — because of compounds called...
Newly discovered form of salty ice could exist on surface of extraterrestrial moons
The red streaks crisscrossing the surface of Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, are striking. Scientists suspect it is a frozen...
Novel synthetic porphyrin as a dual antidote against fire gas poisoning
Buildings across the globe are prone to catching fires in unfortunate situations. Other than the flames, the burning materials generate...
