Tag: Chemistry/Physics/Materials Sciences

Researchers 3D printed a micro-scaled physical device to demonstrate a new level of control in the directed differentiation of stem ...

Using physics to improve root canal efficiency

Temperature is a critical parameter in determining cleansing efficiency during a root canalCredit: Hanhui Jin WASHINGTON, August 11, 2020 -- ...

Lab-created molecule achieves positive results in the treatment of arthritis

Tested in mice with genetically induced arthritis, the substance decreased the area affected, reduced local swelling, and assuaged the pain ...

Investigating a thermal challenge for MOFs

New research in Nature Communications examines thermal transport in metal organic frameworksCredit: Christopher E. Wilmer / University of Pittsburgh To ...

Oil-soluble transition metal-based catalysts tested for in-situ oil upgrading

A paper by Kazan Federal University appeared in early access in FuelCredit: Kazan Federal University Reducing the viscosity of heavy ...

Organocatalyst that controls radical reactions for complex and bulky compound synthesis

Credit: Kanazawa University Organocatalysts consisting of organic compounds without metal elements are receiving much attention as next generation catalysts in ...

Giant photothermoelectric effect in silicon nanoribbon photodetectors

Credit: by Wei Dai, Weikang Liu, Jian Yang, Chao Xu, Alessandro Alabastri, Chang Liu, Peter Nordlander, Zhiqiang Guan, and Hongxing ...

X-rays indicate that water can behave like a liquid crystal

Credit: Fivos Perakis Scientists at Stockholm University have discovered that water can exhibit a similar behavior like a liquid crystal ...

NIH grant to UC Riverside physicist focuses on how pathogens evolve

Research could lead to the design of new and better treatments to fight diseaseCredit: Barton lab, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. ...

Electronic components join forces to take up 10 times less space on computer chips

Credit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Electronic filters are essential to the inner workings of our phones ...

Theoretical study shows that matter tends to be ordered at low temperatures

Scientists found that in actual materials, there's no such thing as a critical point at which a quantum phase transition ...

Explosive nuclear astrophysics

Credit: Argonne National Laboratory Analysis of meteorite content has been crucial in advancing our knowledge of the origin and evolution ...

Breaking molecular traffic jams with finned nanoporous materials

New porous catalyst with ultra-small fins facilitates molecular transportCredit: University of Houston and J.C. Palmer Thousands of chemical processes used ...

Quantitative Science Studies Journal to participate in transparent peer review

Credit: The MIT Press The MIT Press announced today that Quantitative Science Studies (QSS), the official open access journal of ...

Scientists develop first quantum algorithm to characterize noise across large systems

Australian and North American physicists display rigorous, scalable diagnostic toolCredit: IBM Noise is the main obstacle to building large-scale quantum ...

Space invaders as MOFs act as liquids

Breakthrough technology purifies water using the power of sunlight

Credit: Monash University A global research team has been able to transform brackish water and seawater into safe, clean drinking ...

UBC helps Arc’teryx stay green and dry with next-generation water-repellent fabrics