Unraveling life's origin: Five key breakthroughs from the past five years
There is still so much we don't understand about the origin of life on Earth.
There is still so much we don't understand about the origin of life on Earth.
Cell & Microbiology
May 4, 2024
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With atmospheric carbon dioxide at record highs, the search for clean-energy alternatives to the use of fossil fuels is growing increasingly urgent.
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 15, 2024
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Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have gained new insights in the field of high-pressure carbon chemistry: They synthesized two new carbides—compounds of carbon and another chemical element—with unique structures. ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 25, 2024
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Since the discovery of quantum mechanics more than a hundred years ago, it has been known that electrons in molecules can be coupled to the motion of the atoms that make up the molecules. Often referred to as molecular vibrations, ...
Condensed Matter
May 8, 2024
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A new study shows that ocean acidification is changing the mix of microbes in coral reef systems, which can be used to assess ecosystem health.
Ecology
Apr 16, 2024
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A mystery that has puzzled the scientific community for more than 50 years has finally been solved. A team from Linköping University, Sweden, and Helmholtz Munich have discovered that a certain type of chemical reaction ...
Biochemistry
Apr 24, 2024
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Plenty is known about the existential threat of climate change to plants and animals. But by comparison, we know very little about how microorganisms will be affected by climate change.
Ecology
Apr 17, 2024
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