Chemistry
A niche for the eye
Credit: Image courtesy Ting Xie Lab KANSAS CITY, MO--What if the degenerative eye conditions that lead to glaucoma, corneal dystrophy,...
Astronomers find signature of magnetar outbursts in nearby galaxies
Spacecraft detect giant flare in nearby galaxy, allowing localization in star forming regionCredit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and Adam...
Raman spectroscopy shows promise for diagnosing oral cancer
Technology could enable non-invasive cancer screening in the dentist's chairCredit: Levi Matthies, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf WASHINGTON -- In a...
Superheroes, foods and apps bring a modern twist to the periodic table
Credit: Adapted from Journal of Chemical Education 2020, DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.0c01143 Many students, especially non-science majors, dread chemistry. The first lesson...
Error protected quantum bits entangled
A milestone in the development of fault-tolerant quantum computerCredit: Uni Innsbruck/Harald Ritsch Even computers can miscalculate. Already small disturbances change...
Researchers at Brazil’s space institute discover why lightning branches and flickers
Analysis of the first super slow motion recordings of upward flashes suggests a possible explanation for the formation of luminous...
High-sensitivity nanophotonic sensors with passive trapping of analyte molecules in hot-spots
Credit: by Xianglong Miao, Lingyue Yan, Yun Wu and Peter Q. Liu Optical sensors can quantitatively analyze chemical and biological...
The compound that makes chili peppers spicy also boosts perovskite solar cell performance
Credit: Jin Yang Scientists in China and Sweden have determined that a pinch of capsaicin, the chemical compound that gives...
Columbia engineers first to observe avalanches in nanoparticles
Researchers develop the first nanomaterial that demonstrates "photon avalanching;" finding could lead to new applications in sensing, imaging, and light...
Shine on: Avalanching nanoparticles break barriers to imaging cells in real time
Study co-led by Berkeley Lab and Columbia Engineering could lead to simple, high-resolution bioimaging in real time by overcoming a...
Two Berkeley Lab scientists honored with the Lawrence Award
The Department of Energy's award goes to a microbiologist and a nuclear physicist.Credit: Berkeley Lab, Noah Berger/UC Berkeley, Princeton University...
Shell scientist honored for research on how nature can help reduce carbon footprint
Christian A. Davies, Ph.D., has been named the recipient of the 2021 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award in Technology Innovation...
University of Texas researcher recognized for pioneering work utilizing nanotechno
Guihua Yu, Ph.D. Named 2021 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award recipient in EngineeringCredit: TAMEST (The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and...
Baylor College of Medicine neuroscientist and geneticist recognized for re
Neuroscientist and Geneticist Benjamin Arenkiel, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2021 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award in Medicine from...
UT Southwestern biochemist recognized for pioneering metabolic research
Credit: TAMEST (The Academy of Medicine, Engineering, and Science of Texas) DALLAS - UT Southwestern Biochemist Benjamin Tu, Ph.D., is...
Do as the Romans: Power plant concrete strengthens with time
Credit: Ippei Maruyama, Nagoya University, and Chubu Electric Power Co. A rare mineral that has allowed Roman concrete marine barriers...
Energy harvesting made possible with skin temperature
Development of flexible thermoelectric devices with maximized flexibility and high efficiency; enabling mass production with high yield by automated process,...
Singing a tumor test song
Monitoring the stiffness of the tissue near a patient's thyroid while they sing a note can allow medical professionals to...
“Compelling case” to level up northern economy through rail innovation
Greater investment in rail research could be used to help level up the economy in the north of England, argues...
Scientists study use of abundant enzyme in tumor cells to monitor cancer treatment
After 14 years studying the action of the enzyme LMWPTP in tumor cells, Brazilian researchers conclude that the molecule is...
