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Materials Science Oct 21, 2025

Ultra-thin filters made from boron nitride could boost medicine and dye production

Scientists in Australia have developed new ultra-thin filters that can separate valuable chemicals from liquid mixtures fast and efficiently to make medicines, dyes and other products, which could help industries cut waste, ...

Earth Sciences Oct 15, 2025

Boron isotopes reveal how nuclear waste glass slowly dissolves over time

A new study has uncovered how tiny differences in boron atoms can help scientists better predict the long-term behavior of glass used to store hazardous waste. The findings, published in Environmental and Biogeochemical Processes, ...

Analytical Chemistry Oct 14, 2025

Chemists develop 'dump-and-stir' technique for fast and safe carborane synthesis

Researchers from The University of Osaka have developed a synthetic method that reliably and efficiently incorporates boron-rich carborane clusters into aromatic compounds as simple as "mixing and heating." This innovation ...

Nanophysics Oct 8, 2025

We tested if a specialized magnetic powder could remove microplastics from drinking water: The answer is yes

Microplastics are the crumbs of our plastic world, tiny pieces that come from bigger items breaking apart or from products like synthetic clothing and packaging. They're now everywhere. Scientists estimate there are about ...

Analytical Chemistry Oct 6, 2025

Chemists create red fluorescent dyes that may enable clearer biomedical imaging

MIT chemists have designed a new type of fluorescent molecule that they hope could be used for applications such as generating clearer images of tumors.

Condensed Matter Oct 1, 2025

Twisted graphene reveals double-dome superconductivity controlled by electric field

Superconductivity is a phenomenon where certain materials can conduct electricity with zero resistance. Obviously, this has enormous technological advantages, which makes superconductivity one of the most intensely researched ...

Analytical Chemistry Sep 19, 2025

Boron replaces metal by forming complexes with olefins, reducing toxicity and cost

When it comes to eliminating toxic and expensive heavy metals in the chemical industry, a new study from the University of Würzburg points the way forward.

Condensed Matter Sep 12, 2025

New quantum sensors can withstand extreme pressure

The world of quantum physics is already mysterious, but what happens when that strange realm of subatomic particles is put under immense pressure? Observing quantum effects under pressure has proven difficult for a simple ...

Bio & Medicine Sep 10, 2025

Scientists develop hydrogel platform for long-lasting, precision drug delivery

Taking medications on time, in the right dose and for the prescribed duration can be challenging for patients, and failure to do so comes with steep costs, causing 10% of hospitalizations and billions in avoidable spending ...

Space Exploration Aug 27, 2025

Chemists create new high-energy compound to fuel space flight

University at Albany chemists have created a new high-energy compound that could revolutionize rocket fuel and make space flights more efficient. Upon ignition, the compound releases more energy relative to its weight and ...

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