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Study unlocks the power of visible light for sustainable chemistry

A breakthrough in sustainable molecular transformations has been achieved by researchers at the University of Helsinki. Led by Professor Pedro Camargo, the team has developed an important way to harness the power of visible ...

Deciphering a dance of electrons and water molecules

A research project at EPFL has succeeded in decoding the complex dance of electrons in water, a major step in understanding a critical process of many chemical phenomena, and that might be the first step to improving energy ...

Implantable batteries can run on the body's own oxygen

From pacemakers to neurostimulators, implantable medical devices rely on batteries to keep the heart on beat and to dampen pain. But batteries eventually run low and require invasive surgeries to replace.

Researchers harness the sun to produce hydrogen gas from water

A team of chemistry researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has developed a unique approach to harnessing the sun's energy to produce hydrogen gas, a potential clean energy source, from water, according ...

Researchers observe salt dissolution at the atomic level

A research team, affiliated with UNIST has achieved a groundbreaking feat by observing the dissolution of salt in water at the atomic level and experimentally uncovering the underlying principle.

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Rapid production of isocyanate-free, biobased polyurethane foams at ambient temperature
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Filming ultrafast molecular motions in single crystal
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Rectifying AI's usage in the quest for thermoelectric materials
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New strategy proposed for direct synthesis of alcohols from reductive hydroformylation of alkenes
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Scientists develop ultra-thin semiconductor fibers that turn fabrics into wearable electronics
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Research team introduces superaerophobic three-dimensional nickel catalysts for accelerated water electrolysis
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New AI model: A leap for autonomous materials science
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B-site rock-salt-ordered Cu-based double perovskite realizes high efficiency and stable CO₂ electroreduction
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More environmentally friendly flame retardants for e-mobility and electronics
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A reliable and efficient computational method for finding transition states in chemical reactions
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Core-shell structural units show outstanding toughening effect for ceramics
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Researchers propose electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis as a more environmentally friendly method
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Understanding corrosion to enable next-generation metals
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Scientists develop catalyst designed to make ammonia production more sustainable
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A dynamically stable self-healable wire based on mechanical–electrical coupling
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Recyclable reagent and sunlight convert carbon monoxide into methanol
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New model clarifies why water freezes at a range of temperatures
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Researchers develop 3D-printed wood from its own natural components
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Hitting this stretchy, electronic material makes it tougher
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New method uses enantioselective nickel catalysis to synthesize multifunctional chiral alkylboron compounds

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Scientists suggest new methods to expedite the commercialization of metalens technology
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Ancient DNA reveals the appearance of a 6th century Chinese emperor
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Scientists propose theoretical design strategy for room-temperature metal-organic multiferroics
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New method uses nanofibrils on magnetic microparticles to isolate HIV particles
Archaeology
DNA study IDs descendants of George Washington from unmarked remains
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Researchers find first experimental evidence for a graviton-like particle in a quantum material
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Researchers uncover regulatory system that regulates branching patterns in lung epithelial tissue
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ALMA finds new molecular signposts in starburst galaxy
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Advancing quantum networks: Study achieves largest photon emission enhancement for single T center to date
Earth Sciences
Fukushima fallout transport longevity revealed by North Pacific ocean circulation patterns
Quantum Physics
A method to compute the Rényi entanglement entropy in auxiliary-field quantum Monte Carlo simulations
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Better math adds up to trillions in climate-related savings: Statisticians curb uncertainty in climate models
Condensed Matter
Study unveils a spontaneous toroidal polar topology in the helielectric nematic state
Nanomaterials
Electronic device thermal management made simpler and slightly better
Astronomy
Three new millisecond pulsars detected with MeerKAT
Plants & Animals
New research reveals full diversity of killer whales as two species come into view on Pacific Coast
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To capture methane emissions, scientists create nanoshell catalysts
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Blood, sweat, and water: New paper analytical devices easily track health and environment
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Bacterial RNAs have shorter lifetimes than expected
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Ancient isolation's impact on modern ecology: How deep biogeographic divides drive divergent evolutionary paths

Supercharging fuel cells with caffeine

With global goals set on transitioning away from fossil fuels, fuel cells stand out as a promising carbon-free energy source. Comprising an anode and a cathode separated by an electrolyte, fuel cells convert the chemical ...

New high-speed microscale 3D printing technique

3D-printed microscopic particles, so small that to the naked eye they look like dust, have applications in drug and vaccine delivery, microelectronics, microfluidics, and abrasives for intricate manufacturing. However, the ...

New catalyst accelerates release of hydrogen from ammonia

Germany can probably only meet its demand for climate-friendly hydrogen by imports, for example, from South America or Australia. For such long-distance transport, hydrogen can be converted into ammonia.

Advancing tissue engineering with shape memory hydrogels

One of the primary goals in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine is the development of artificial scaffolds that can serve as substitutes for damaged tissue. These materials must ideally resemble natural ...