Chemistry
The OSA Foundation provides grants to student chapters in support of LGBT STEM Day 2019
Six student chapters of The Optical Society to hold events worldwide that will amplify efforts to increase diversity, inclusion in...
Skoltech and DI Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology launch together a new bachelor program
Collaboration of D. I. Mendeleev University and Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology resulted in opening a unique education program...
Cannabis dosage studied to reduce seizures in children with severe epilepsy
Medicinal cannabis can reduce or end seizures in children with severe, drug-resistant epilepsyCredit: Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation, Canada Medicinal...
Producing graphene from carbon dioxide
Direct synthesis of technological material graphene from greenhouse gas carbon dioxide -- Publication in ChemSusChemCredit: E. Moreno-Pineda, KIT The general...
A new rare metals alloy can change shape in the magnetic field
Scientists developed multifunctional metal alloys that emit and absorb heat at the same time and change their size and volume...
Development of 3D particle model for single particles in battery electrodes
Development of 3D electrochemical model to improve battery energy density and efficiency of electric vehiclesCredit: DGIST A model that can...
Massive stars grow same way as light stars, just bigger
Credit: National Astronomical Observatory of Japan Astronomers obtained the first detailed face-on view of a gaseous disk feeding the growth...
Research team deciphers enzymatic degradation of sugar from marine alga
Credit: Thomas Wilfried Marine algae in the world's oceans store huge quantities of CO2, i.e. they bind approximately as much...
More money, more gabapentin
Where pharma spends, docs prescribe more gabapentin, a potential drug of abuse Pharmaceutical companies' payments to doctors may be influencing...
Columbia and Harvard combine quantum expertise to advance research in ultracold molecules
Scientists receive a grant to advance research on ultracold atoms and moleculesCredit: Columbia University Leaders in the field of ultracold...
Quantum satellite combines art with science
The National University of Singapore's scientific satellite brings into space a message from The Golden Record 2.0, a play written...
IOF review of impact of drug holidays on bone health
Interrupting treatment for high-risk patients on long-term bisphosphonate or denosumab therapy may lead to significant increase in fracture risk. The...
New research shows only half of countries globally have cardiac rehab programs
Studies show only 1 spot exists for every 12 heart attack victims TORONTO, July 4, 2019 - More than 20 million people...
Just the tonic! How an afternoon tipple made from peas could help save the rainforest
Credit: Professor Williams, Trinity College Dublin It's the season for a cold, refreshing gin and tonic. We may question the...
Researchers discover semiconducting nanotubes that form spontaneously
Credit: EPFL If scientists could find a way to control the process for making semiconductor components on a nanometric scale,...
Most powerful and mildest reagents obtained based on eco-friendly iodine
How iodine state enables organic synthesis at room temperatureCredit: Tomsk Polytechnic University An international collaboration of chemists from Tomsk Polytechnic...
Infection-fighting protein also senses protein misfolding in non-infected cells
Credit: Shawn Goyal Researchers at the University of Toronto have uncovered an immune mechanism by which host cells combat bacterial...
Castor oil-based inhibitors to remove gas hydrate plugs in Arctic deposits
The new compound proved to slow down plug growth and enhance productivity of deposits Gas hydrate plugs not only obstruct...
Molecular energy machine as a movie star
Credit: Paul Scherrer Institute/Markus Fischer Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have used the Swiss Light Source SLS to...
‘Curvy bacteria’ weigh the benefits of different shapes
University of Lincoln research finds a curved shape is beneficial for movement and chemotaxis Research by scientists into why some...
