Chemistry
Chemists Pioneer Molecular Editing: Transforming Molecules Without Rebuilding Them
For over a century, the craft of molecular assembly in chemistry has been characterized by incremental construction—forming molecules bond by...
Activating Light Switch Protein Enhances Cancer’s Vulnerability to Treatment
Cancer cells have long been notorious for their ability to evade therapeutic attacks, often slipping into a dormant state where...
Decoding Interpretable AI in Materials Discovery: Revealing the Secrets Behind Model Predictions
In the rapidly evolving field of materials science, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) holds transformative potential for accelerating discovery...
Conducting Charge Along Linear Carbon Chains
In a groundbreaking study that pushes the boundaries of nanoscale electronics, researchers have unveiled novel insights into charge transport mechanisms...
Thiolated Biochar Enhances Soil’s Ability to Retain Toxic Mercury Amid Climate-Induced Wet-Dry Cycles
In recent years, the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves have imposed unprecedented stresses on soil environments, particularly in regions...
AI Advances the Design of Enhanced Biochar Catalysts to Combat Antibiotic Pollution
A groundbreaking study reveals the transformative power of deep learning in predicting the degradation kinetics of antibiotics catalyzed by biochar,...
Anti-Inflammatory Molecule Demonstrates Promise in Parkinson’s Treatment in Mouse Study
In a promising advancement for Parkinson’s disease research, scientists at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) have uncovered a...
Dresden Physicists Challenge Newton’s Action–Reaction Principle in Groundbreaking Study
In the realm of classical mechanics, Newton’s third law stands as a foundational pillar, dictating that every force exerted is...
Unlocking Time’s Secrets in Heat Transfer: A Breakthrough Operator Learning Approach for Thermal Retrodiction
In a groundbreaking advancement poised to transform the landscape of thermal analysis and inverse problem-solving, a team of researchers from...
New Research Reveals Mountainous Landscapes Store Significantly More Carbon Than Previously Estimated
In a groundbreaking advancement challenging long-standing assumptions, researchers have revealed that hilly and mountainous terrains possess a significantly greater capacity...
Scientist Develops ‘Mini-Universe’ to Track Time Without Using a Clock
In a groundbreaking experimental feat, physicists at the University of Birmingham have successfully engineered a ‘mini-universe’ that promises to revolutionize...
Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Andre Geim Delivers Inaugural Lecture: “Random Walk to Graphene” at HKU
In a landmark event that captivated the scientific community, Professor Sir Andre Geim, Nobel Laureate and Chair Professor in the...
Copper Catalysts Enable Precise Pyrazole Arylation
In a groundbreaking development poised to transform synthetic organic chemistry, researchers have unveiled a pioneering copper-catalyzed method that achieves site-selective...
Dual-action catalyst harnesses single photon to convert CO₂ and biowaste simultaneously
In a groundbreaking advancement for sustainable chemistry, researchers at the University of Nottingham have unveiled a novel solar-driven catalyst material...
Adaptive Countermeasures: Tackling Future Black-Market Drugs Beyond Fentanyl
In the relentless battle against the opioid crisis, fentanyl and its numerous synthetic analogs have emerged as some of the...
HKU Chemists Crack the Code to Creating Ultra-Tough, Highly Responsive “Smart” Materials
In the unseen molecular theater of modern materials, polymers perform a complex dance, their tangled chains resembling a chaotic bowl...
Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory Achieves First Physics Breakthrough, Published in Nature
In a landmark achievement for experimental particle physics, the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) collaboration, spearheaded by the Institute of...
HKU Physicist Professor Yao Wang Receives Certificate of Merit at National Innovation Excellence Awards
Professor YAO Wang, a luminary in the field of condensed matter physics at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), has...
Unveiling Optical Activity in Achiral Crystals: A Breakthrough Discovery
In a groundbreaking development poised to reshape the understanding of optical phenomena in condensed matter physics, a team of researchers...
Aromatic Ring Flips Reshape Protein Dynamics in Crystals
In a groundbreaking study published recently in Nature Chemistry, researchers have unveiled a novel perspective on protein dynamics by investigating...