Chemistry
An alternative route for studying the intrinsic properties of solid-state materials
Credit: MPI CPfS The physical and chemical properties of intermetallic compounds are governed by the real structure of synthesized materials...
Phenothiazine derivatives may find use in photodynamic therapy
A paper by Kazan Federal University was published in Russian Chemical BulletinCredit: Kazan Federal University A group on organic compounds...
Biohybrid model uses organic lungs, synthetic muscles to re-create respiration mechanics
A benchtop model consisting of real lungs, artificial muscles and a diaphragm made of thermoplastic and elastometric material re-creates the...
Spontaneous formation of nanoscale hollow structures could boost battery storage
Credit: Matthew McDowell, Georgia Tech An unexpected property of nanometer-scale antimony crystals -- the spontaneous formation of hollow structures --...
Magnesium ductility improvement elucidated thru first principles and molecular dynamics simulation
Credit: Daisuke Matsunaka, Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Shinshu University Magnesium is a promising material for use in structural materials...
Machine learning predicts nanoparticles’ structure and dynamics
Credit: Antti Pihlajamäki/The University of Jyväskylä Researchers at the Nanoscience Center and at the Faculty of Information Technology at the...
Feeding habits differ by age and sex in Asian black bears: Data may help wildlife experts better manage bears’ habitats
Credit: Hiroshi Yokota A ten-year study shows that Asian black bears' diets vary greatly depending on sex, stage of life,...
New hints of volcanism under the heart of northern Europe
Credit: Corné Kreemer / University of Nevada, Reno Scientists have discovered new evidence for active volcanism next door to some...
Marine energy devices likely pose minimal impacts to marine life, report shows
PNNL leads 2020 State of the Science report on environmental effects of marine renewable energy developmentCredit: Image courtesy of PNNL...
Physicists study mirror nuclei for precision theory test
A precision measurement of helium and hydrogen mirror isotopes reveals new questions in understanding of nuclear structureCredit: DOE's Jefferson Lab...
Shock waves created in the lab mimic supernova particle accelerators
Credit: Courtesy Frederico Fiuza/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory When stars explode as supernovas, they produce shock waves in the plasma surrounding...
Researchers shed light on new enzymatic reaction
CABBI scientists at Illinois develop environmentally efficient process for compound synthesis with ties to pharmaceutical and bioenergy fieldsCredit: CABBI Communications...
Integrating nanomaterial with light-absorbing molecule powers hydrogen production from water and sun
Credit: Tokyo Tech In line with the depletion of fossil fuels and the environmental problems our planet faces due to...
Better detection of a type of ovarian cancer could lead to better treatments
Credit: RCSI Scientists have found that a specific type of ovarian cancer could possibly benefit from existing platinum-based chemotherapy and...
Rice team makes tiny, magnetically powered neural stimulator
Tests show 'magnetoelectric' power is viable option for clinical-grade implantsCredit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University HOUSTON -- (June 8, 2020) -- Rice...
Shedding a new light on 2D materials
Pitt Engineers lead a study on how light affects 2D materials that can be used for improved data storageCredit: University...
First global map of rockfalls on the Moon
Credit: NASA/GSFC/ASU In October 2015, a spectacular rockfall occurred in the Swiss Alps: in the late morning hours, a large,...
Functional polymers to improve thermal stability of bioplastics
A paper was published by Kazan Federal University's Organic Compounds Lab in Reactive and Functional Polymers.Credit: Kazan Federal University One...
Cosmic quasars embrace 1970s fashion trend
Credit: Daria Sokol/MIPT Press Office Researchers from Russia, Germany, Finland and the U.S. have studied more than 300 quasars --...
Researchers developing quick and simple method of glyphosate detection
Drinking water can also be checked easilyCredit: Professor Tilo Pompe (left) and doctoral researcher David Rettke from the Institute of...
