Chemistry
Long-term developments of energy pricing and consumption in industry
Credit: Paul Scherrer Institute/Markus Fischer Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have collaborated with British economists to study how...
Multifunctional porous carbon fibers show significant promise in capacitive desalination
Credit: Virginia Tech Researchers in the College of Science have developed a material that is up to 40 times faster...
Broadband enhancement relies on precise tilt
Investigators develop a quantum photonics prototype using hyperbolic metamaterials tilted at a precise angle from an optical fiberCredit: Lian Shen...
Fossil fuel-free jet propulsion with air plasmas
A prototype design of a plasma jet thruster can generate thrusting pressures on the same magnitude a commercial jet engine...
Researchers explore quantum computing to discover possible COVID-19 treatments
Credit: Junde Li, Penn State Quantum machine learning, an emerging field that combines machine learning and quantum physics, is the...
Study reveals single-step strategy for recycling used nuclear fuel
The method developed Texas A&M researchers could help reduce nuclear wasteCredit: Texas A&M University College of Engineering A typical nuclear...
Scholes finds novel magnetic field effect in diamagnetic molecules
Credit: Illustration: Bryan Kudisch, Department of Chemistry, Princeton University The Princeton University Department of Chemistry publishes research this week proving...
Imaging technology allows visualization of nanoscale structures inside whole cells
Tool could allow for better understanding for diseases affecting the brain, regenerative therapiesCredit: Fang Huang/Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -...
Crystal power
Credit: Argonne National Laboratory The diamonds and other crystals on view in science museum exhibits are a delight to the...
How synaptic changes translate to behavior changes
Scientists pin down how learning influences behavior through widespread synaptic changesCredit: Tam et al., JNeurosci 2020 Learning changes behavior by...
Stress resistance mechanisms in heat shock proteins to advance innovative biotechno
A paper by Kazan Federal University and the Institute of Cytology appeared in RSC AdvancesCredit: Kazan Federal University Researchers from...
Outer tube-selectively boron-doped double-walled carbon nanotubes for thermoelectric applications
Credit: Copyright © 2020, American Chemical Society Carbon nanotubes, the tiny hollow tube of hexagonal carbon lattices has been touted...
Breakthrough in molecular machines
Credit: Mikkel Larris, University of Southern Denmark Molecules are some of life's most basic building blocks. When they work together...
KIST ensures stability of desalination process with magnesium
Process is developed to inhibit the fouling of desalination membranes with the addition of magnesium. Desalination stability is expected to...
Exercise boosts motor skill learning via changes in brain’s transmitters
Researchers find switch in chemical messaging is key prelude to motor skill acquisitionCredit: Spitzer Lab, UC San Diego Doctors have...
Long-lasting, low toxicity antimicrobial peptide fights ‘superbug’ lung infections
Credit: B. Deslouches/Pitt PITTSBURGH, May 1, 2020 - Through serendipity, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public...
First direct look at how light excites electrons to kick off a chemical reaction
Light-driven reactions are at the heart of human vision, photosynthesis and solar power generation; seeing the very first step opens...
Free use of Kudos Pro to help researchers keep communicating during pandemic disruption
Credit: Kudos Innovations Ltd For immediate release - Oxford, UK - May 1st, 2020 - Kudos, the award-winning service for...
New study examines which galaxies are best for intelligent life
Galaxies such as our own Milky Way are more likely to harbor intelligent, technologically advanced civilizations, paper arguesCredit: Russell Cothren...
RNA chemist recognized with $11M ‘proven trackrecord’ award
Matthew Disney, PhD, develops RNA-targeting medicines for brain diseases, cancer and COVID-19Credit: Scott Wiseman for Scripps Research JUPITER, Fla. --...