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Flat boron by the numbers: Researchers calculate what it would take to make new two-dimensional material
Physicists shine a light on particle assembly
Discovery in synthetic biology takes us a step closer to new 'industrial revolution'
Routes towards defect-free graphene
Protein origami: Quick folders are the best
Biologistics: How fast do chemical trains move in living cells?
The rate of chemical processes in cells is dictated by the speed of movement diffusion of molecules needed for a given reaction Using a versatile method developed at the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the ... - Read MoreNanoparticles that look and act like cells
Gap geometry grasped: New algorithm elucidates structure of liquids and how they flow through porous media
Bioelectric signals can be used to detect early cancer
Snails signal a humid Mediterranean
An international team of researchers has shown that old wives' tales that snails can tell us about the weather should not be dismissed too hastily Share This See Also Marine Biology Nature Biology Weather Global ... - Read MoreMost Popular Articles
Released 3 11 2013 5 00 AM EDTSource Newsroom National University of Singapore more news from this source Mar 11 2013 A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore NUS led by Professor ...
In the EU funded project MicroMilk European SMEs together with the University of Hohenheim and the Fraunhofer IGB have developed a novel method for pasteurization of milk with microwaves The system preserves the valuable components ...
All chefs know that you have to break some eggs to make an omelet and that includes engineers at Iowa State University who are using high frequency sound waves to break down plant materials in ...
Released 10 11 2013 9 35 AM EDTEmbargo expired 10 13 2013 1 00 PM EDTSource Newsroom McMaster University more news from this source Oct 15 2013 Hamilton ON Oct 13 2013 Researchers at McMaster ...
A natural shift to stronger warm El Niño events in the Pacific Ocean might be responsible for a substantial portion of the global warming recorded during the past 50 years according to new research at ...
Geochemistry analysis conducted by the U S Naval Research Laboratory of fossil sediment injection structures off the New Zealand coast in February and March reveal no presence of modern day expulsions of methane gas a ...
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Deforestation triggers carbon collapse of tropical peatlands
no picDeforested tropical peatlands are haemorrhaging carbon from deep within their peat soils with consequences for the release of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere according to new research by The Open University and partners published January ... - Read MoreFirst artificial enzyme created by evolution in a test tube
Mechanism behind wear at atomic scale
Reconcilable differences: Study uncovers the common ground of scientific opposites
no picSearching for common elements in seemingly incompatible scientific theories may lead to the discovery of new ones that revolutionize our understanding of the world Share This See Also Quantum Physics Physics Quantum Computing Quantum Computers ... - Read MoreNew genre of 'intelligent' micro- and nanomotors
Photochemistry
A new approach to harvesting solar energy developed by MIT researchers could improve efficiency by using sunlight to heat a high temperature material whose infrared radiation would then be collected by a conventional photovoltaic cell ...
- Photosynthesis mechanism: Tofu-like crystalline catalysts for producing clean energy
- General in the Solar Army to High School and College Students: 'We Are Recruiting'
- Off-grid sterilization with 'solar steam'
- Purple sunlight eaters: Microorganisms found in salt flats could offer new path to green hydrogen fuel
- Artificial forest for solar water-splitting: First fully integrated artificial photosynthesis nanosystem
Astrochemistry
A new renewable energy source? Device captures energy from Earth's infrared emissions to outer spaceWhen the sun sets on a remote desert outpost and solar panels shut down what energy source will provide power through the night A battery perhaps or an old diesel generator Perhaps something strange and ...
Synthetic chemistry
Big step for next-generation fuel cells and electrolyzersA big step in the development of next generation fuel cells and water alkali electrolyzers has been achieved with the discovery of a new class of bimetallic nanocatalysts that are an order of magnitude higher ...
- An environmentally friendly chemical reaction that does not waste any atoms
- New discoveries show biological formation of oxygen in soils
- Carbon dioxide tamed: Making this ubiquitous gas industrially useful
- Carbon nanotube sponge shows improved water clean-up
- Dual catalysts help synthesize alpha-olefins into new organic compounds
Mechanochemistry
Doctors may soon be able to diagnose stomach ulcers without taking tissue samples from the stomach Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark now report to have developed a new safer and noninvasive diagnostic technique ...
- Green innovator: Turning chicken feathers and plant fiber into eco-leather, bio-based circuit boards
- Nanoscale friction: High energy losses in the vicinity of charge density waves
- Silkworms spin colored silks while on a 'green' dyed-leaf diet
- New device to revolutionize gaming in virtual realities
- Friction in the nano-world: Physicists discover a new kind of friction
Chemistry Education
Modelling modules lead to higher-quality aluminiumThe Norwegian project Modelling assisted Innovation for the Aluminium DC Casting Process MINAC has developed modelling tools that show the impact of even minute adjustments to the casting process on casthouse products The aluminium industry ...
Chemical Thermodynamics
As smartphones tablets and other gadgets become smaller and more sophisticated the heat they generate while in use increases This is a growing problem because it can cause the electronics inside the gadgets to fail ...
Carbohydrate Chemistry
Transparent, color solar cells fuse energy, beautyColorful see through solar cells invented at the University of Michigan could one day be used to make stained glass windows decorations and even shades that turn the sun's energy into electricity The cells believed ...
Environmental Chemistry
Plumes of several anthropogenic pollutants especially particulate matter and carbon monoxide located near ground level over China have for the first time been detected from space The work was carried out by a team at ...
- Made in China for us: Air pollution tied to exports
- Study: Electric drive vehicles have little impact on US pollutant emissions
- A 21st Century Adaptation of the Miller-Urey Origin of Life Experiments
- Water cycle amplifies abrupt climate change
- Poison-breathing bacteria may be boon to industry, environment
Bioorganic Chemistry
Infrared sheds light on single protein complexesProteins are basic building blocks of life The chemistry and structure of proteins are essential for their biological function Indeed the structure of proteins determines their mechanical and catalytic properties e g enzymes Such functions ...
- DNA helicity, elasticity explained on nanoscale
- Dye absorption structure of dye-sensitized solar cells elucidated on molecular level: Success in dye absorption structure control
- 'X-shape' not true picture of chromosome structure, new imaging technique reveals
- Molecular structure reveals how HIV infects cells
- RNA double helix structure identified using synchrotron light
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- Promising results with local hyperthermia of tumors
- Research tests which nano system works best in killing cancer cells
- A new renewable energy source? Device captures energy from Earth's infrared emissions to outer space
- Engineering team increases power efficiency for future computer processors
- Big step for next-generation fuel cells and electrolyzers
- Imaging dynamics of small biomolecules inside live cells
- It slices, it dices, and it protects the body from harm: 3-D structure of enzyme that helps defend against bacteria
- Pulling polymers leads to new insights into their mechanical behavior
- An environmentally friendly chemical reaction that does not waste any atoms
- Extraordinary momentum and spin discovered in evanescent light waves
- Ultra sensitive detection of radio waves with lasers
- Recent advances in the controlled synthesis and functional applications of luminescent metal nanoclusters
- Colored diamonds are a superconductor's best friend
- Tackling the tiniest technology to make gadgets smaller, faster and more efficient
- Save money and the planet: Turn your old milk jugs into 3-D printer filament
- Transparent, color solar cells fuse energy, beauty
- Pumping iron: A hydrogel actuator with mussel tone
- Solution to planet-clogging plastics? Fully compostable bioplastic made from shrimp shells used to make objects
- When disaster strikes: Safeguarding networks
- Bioinspired, sponge-like shrinking gel steers tooth, tissue formation
- A wristband for a different kind of cause ... environmental health
- First step towards 'programmable materials': Sheet metal that never rattles
- Maize and bacteria: A one-two punch knocks copper out of stamp sand
- The Birds and the Bees of Proteins
- New Molecules Doom Proteins with Kiss of Death
- New Drugs for Bad Bugs
- Sustainable Energy Is Focus of Plenary Talks at American Chemical Society Meeting
- American Chemical Society Meeting Features Family Event, Benefits of Chemistry Program
- Researchers Create Synthetic Version of Heparin for Use in Kidney Patients
- Artificial Leaf Jumps Developmental Hurdle
- Earwax: A New Frontier of Human Odor Information
- Tulane Team Invents New Instrument to Study Complex Molecules
- Swiss Cheese Crystal, or High-Tech Sponge?
- First infrared satellite monitoring of peak pollution episodes in China
- Made in China for us: Air pollution tied to exports
- New discoveries show biological formation of oxygen in soils
- Organic chemical origins in hydrothermal systems
- Staying cool in the nanoelectric universe by getting hot
- Understanding the functioning of a new type of solar cell
- Physicists quantify temperature changes in metal nanowires
- Turkeys inspire smartphone-capable early warning system for toxins
- Study: Electric drive vehicles have little impact on US pollutant emissions
- E-whiskers: Highly sensitive tactile sensors developed for robotics and other applications
- Training the brain using neurofeedback
- Bio-inspired robotic device could aid ankle-foot rehabilitation
- Unlocking the brain's secrets using sound
- Engineering new properties on ultra-thin nanomaterials: Tool opens door for design of new phases of materials
- Engineers create light-activated 'curtains'
- Best techniques for intracellular particle tracking
- Energy-dense sugar battery created
- Breakthrough technology enables gene silencing to heal wounds
- Hydrocephalus: Sensors monitor cerebral pressure
- Novel nanotherapy breakthrough may help reduce recurrent heart attacks, stroke
- A 21st Century Adaptation of the Miller-Urey Origin of Life Experiments
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