Chemistry
Study shows potential for Earth-friendly plastic replacement
New biodegradable 'plastic' is tough, flexibleCredit: Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio - The quest to keep plastic out of landfills...
Engineers develop concept for hybrid heavy-duty trucks
Long-haul trucks with electric motors combined with gas-alcohol engines could slash pollution levels and greenhouse gases. Heavy-duty trucks, such as...
‘Electron shuttle’ protein plays key role in plant cell-wall construction
Controlling the flow of electrons by targeting shuttle proteins could be a new strategy for guiding plants to make desired...
Newly devised static negative capacitor could improve computing
Credit: Argonne National Laboratory With a little physics ingenuity, scientists have designed a way to redistribute electricity on a small...
JILA’s 5-minute sample processing enhances DNA imaging and analysis
Credit: Heenan/JILA JILA scientists have developed a fast, simple sample preparation method that enhances imaging of DNA to better analyze...
Elements can be solid and liquid at the same time, study reveals
Scientists have discovered a new state of physical matter in which atoms can exist as both solid and liquid simultaneously....
Carbon-negative power generation for China
Reducing CO2 concretions and air pollution in the atmosphere If we're going to limit global temperature increases to 2 degrees...
New NASA-funded program to train K-12 students in STEM fields
Outreach components include public lectures, parent nights, and telescope viewing opportunitiesCredit: Mobasher lab, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. - NASA has...
Testing how well water disinfectants damage antibiotic resistance genes
Credit: Mark Stone/University of Washington Each year at least 2 million Americans are infected with bacteria that cannot be treated...
Migraine-linked protein exhibits sex-specific pain effects
Credit: UT Dallas / Ricardo Castrillón A new preclinical study from University of Texas at Dallas researchers may help explain...
OHIO study: Acetaminophen can reduce positive empathy for others
ATHENS, Ohio (April 8, 2019) - A new study by an Ohio University faculty member showed that acetaminophen limited positive...
Amorphous materials will be used in medical and industrial applications
Relevant research by Kazan University appeared in Acta Materialia and will be supported by the Russian Science Foundation.Credit: Kazan Federal...
Renewables are a better investment than carbon capture for tackling climate change
Solar panels and wind turbines coupled with energy storage offer a better hope for tackling climate change than trying to...
9 projects supported by Russian Science Foundation
Each will receive 4 to 6 million rubles of funding per year Nine projects of Ural Federal University (UrFU) researchers...
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