Survival of coronavirus in different cities, on different surfaces
Temperature, humidity, surface play roles in the drying time of COVID-19 virus respiratory dropletsCredit: Rajneesh Bhardwaj and Amit Agrawal WASHINGTON, ...
Tag: Chemistry/Physics/Materials Sciences
Renewable fuel from carbon dioxide with the aid of solar energy
Credit: Thor Balkhed/Linköping University Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, are attempting to convert carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, to fuel ...
Paper-based device provides low-power, long-term method for analyzing sweat
Microfluidic device demonstrates principles of extraction and managing of sweat for up to 10 days, pointing a way forward for ...
Snapshot of exploding oxygen
New experimental technique with Goethe University's reaction microscope allows 'X-ray' of individual moleculesCredit: Till Jahnke, Goethe University Frankfurt "The smaller ...
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 ...
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 ...
New tool helps nanorods stand out
Rice team's SEMseg method makes nanoparticle analysis quicker and more affordableCredit: Landes Research Group/Rice University HOUSTON - (June 8, 2020) ...
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 ...
Doing more with terahertz: Simplifying near-infrared spectroscopy systems
Adaptive sampling technique offers exceptional resolution with only one laser source, half that of conventional systemsCredit: SPIE Spectroscopy has roots ...
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 ...
Crystalline ‘nanobrush’ clears way to advanced energy and information tech
Credit: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, U.S. Dept. of Energy OAK RIDGE, Tenn., June 8, 2020 -- A team led by ...
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 ...
New light for plants
Scientists: Use of glass-ceramics in greenhouse lamps will facilitate plants' growthCredit: Anastasiia Babkina Many may have seen bright pink light ...
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 ...
Novel computer-assisted chemical synthesis method cuts research time and cost
Credit: WPI-ICReDD Hokkaido University scientists have succeeded in synthesizing an α,α-difluoroglycine derivative, a type of α-amino acid, based on a ...
