Engineered microbe excels at 'breathing rubber,' could curb reliance on petroleum
Burning rubber? Tired. Breathing rubber? Inspired.
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Bioaccumulation of phased-out fire retardants is slowly declining in bald eagles
Research published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry shows that the presence of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in bald eagle populations is slowly declining. Bald eagles are apex predators that nest and, more ...
Environment
Mar 10, 2021
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Plants set a 'bedtime' alarm to ensure their survival, new study shows
Plants have a metabolic signal that adjusts their circadian clock in the evening to ensure they store enough energy to survive the night, a new study reveals.
Plants & Animals
Mar 1, 2021
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Compilation of research on PFAS in the environment
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of man-made chemical compounds and a current, emerging concern to environmental health. PFAS substances have unique characteristics-resistance to heat, water, oil and ...
Environment
Feb 25, 2021
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Subtle molecular-level ion interactions allow scientists to tune the melting point of ionic compounds
Although opposite charges always attract, they do not always interact as closely as possible. In a new study, researchers used a combination of molecular simulations and experiments to demonstrate the effects of subtly changing ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 24, 2021
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Parasitic plants conspire to keep hosts alive
The plant that encourages kissing at Christmas is in fact a parasite, and new research reveals mistletoe has an unusual feeding strategy.
Plants & Animals
Feb 23, 2021
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Breakthrough in organic chemistry: Asymmetric syntheses of useful, unique chiral compounds
Atropisomers are a class of stereoisomers (chemical compounds that differ in spatial arrangement of atoms) arising from restricted rotation around a single bond and have various applications in chemistry. To date, most research ...
Materials Science
Feb 16, 2021
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Mechanism responsible for creating halogenated organic compounds in fracking discovered
Hydraulic fracturing, also known as "fracking," relies on water, sand and other chemicals to clear the way for engineers to remove oil or gas from shale—porous rocks below the ground.
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 12, 2021
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New turntable-like catalytic reactor promises more sustainable chemical manufacturing
A new catalytic reactor that can create chemical compounds more quickly, cheaply and in a more sustainable way has won funding from Innovate UK.
Materials Science
Feb 11, 2021
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Male butterflies mark their mates with a stench to 'turn off' rival suitors
Smells, scents and stenches are a common feature in the messy world of sex. In animals, aromas such as pheromones are often used to attract and charm potential mates. But some male butterflies use sex smells for another purpose ...
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