06/09/2006

Metal-free catalyst shielding studied

U.S. scientists say they've found a simple metal free catalyst that can shield a specific alcohol without modifying another nearby alcohol.

Big Magnets, Big Molecules

Magnets strong enough to stop a heart pacemaker, wreck credit cards and yank tools from your hands will be used to probe the structure of big molecules in a $14 million facility that will be unveiled Friday, Sept. 8 at the ...

Mathematician Receives Grant for Quantum Mechanics Research

Ohio University faculty member Martin Mohlenkamp has received a five-year, $400,000 Faculty Early Career Development Grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct mathematics research with students.

Italians report stem-cell advances

Italian scientists have reportedly made important advances in stem-cell research, specifically for kidney and liver disease.

Study: Asteroids show signs of aging

U.S. space scientists say they've determined asteroids show varying signs of aging -- a vital clue to the origin of meteorites.

Web site helps students in math

A University of Missouri-Columbia Web site that helps students prepare for math tests and competitions is reportedly gaining popularity.

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