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Researchers visualize crystal phase changes particle by particle in new simulations
The secret to how steel hardens and shape-memory alloys snap into place lies in rapid, atomic-scale shifts that scientists have struggled to observe in materials. Now, Cornell researchers are revealing how these transformations ...
Materials Science
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Novel material efficiently removes 'forever chemicals'
University of Utah researchers have developed a material that addresses an urgent environmental challenge: the real-time detection and efficient removal of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a toxic and persistent member of the ...
Materials Science
21 hours ago
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This temporary tattoo could detect an unwanted drug in your drink
Researchers reporting in ACS Sensors have created a temporary tattoo sticker that has a hidden, but possibly lifesaving, purpose: detecting the presence of one drug used to "spike" alcoholic beverages and facilitate sexual ...
Analytical Chemistry
22 hours ago
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Researchers achieve record hydrogen isotope separation via isotopologue-driven dynamics
A research team led by Linda Zhang at Tohoku University has developed a novel metal-organic framework (MOF) that enables record-breaking separation of hydrogen isotopes, achieving a D2/H2 selectivity of 32.5 at 60 K.
Materials Science
21 hours ago
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Molecule activated by cobalt targets DNA three-way junctions linked to cancer
During DNA replication, the classic double helix can temporarily rearrange into an alternative structure known as a DNA three-way junction (3WJ). These configurations form a well-defined central cavity capable of hosting ...
Biochemistry
18 hours ago
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Green ammonia revolution: New electrolyte strategy boosts sustainable fertilizer production
A joint international research team has, for the first time, revealed the crucial link between the structure of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) and the efficiency of lithium-mediated nitrogen reduction to ammonia, ...
Materials Science
19 hours ago
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Revealing the secrets to good catalytic performance in metal sulfides
Metal sulfides with seven to eight d electrons show optimal performance as catalysts for water electrolysis, as reported by researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo. In a comprehensive analysis of various metal sulfides, ...
Materials Science
21 hours ago
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Advanced corrosion assessment using AI-powered imaging technology
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Qatar Science and Technology Research Center (QSRTC) have developed a new automated method to assess corrosion in industrial equipment using advanced machine learning ...
Materials Science
Jul 23, 2025
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Unexpected electron transfer from hydrogen to metals reshapes understanding of key chemical reactions
Speeding up chemical reactions is key to improving industrial processes or mitigating unwanted or harmful waste. Realizing these improvements requires that chemists design around documented reaction pathways. Now, a team ...
Materials Science
Jul 23, 2025
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Fully π-conjugated carbon nanobelts: Synthetic breakthroughs and electronic innovation
Chemists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have synthesized a new class of carbon nanostructures: fully π-conjugated, pentagon-embedded non-alternant carbon nanobelts (CNBs). This achievement addresses a long-standing ...
Materials Science
Jul 23, 2025
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Next-gen tech for at-home use can quickly detect endometriosis biomarker in period blood
Almost 200 million people, including children, around the world have endometriosis, a chronic disease in which the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. More severe symptoms, such as extreme pain and potentially ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 22, 2025
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New method predicts promising 2D materials for next-generation electronics
Finding new materials with useful properties is a primary goal for materials scientists, and it's central to improving technology. One exciting area of current research is 2D materials—super-thin substances made of just ...
Materials Science
Jul 22, 2025
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Where did RNA come from? Origin-of-life scientists help to answer the question
In living organisms today, complex molecules like RNA and DNA are constructed with the help of enzymes. So how did these molecules form before life (and enzymes) existed? Why did some molecules end up as the building blocks ...
Biochemistry
Jul 22, 2025
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Quantum discovery reveals how enzymes tame free radicals
A new study, published by a team of UBC Okanagan chemistry researchers, is creating a major rethink of how enzymes work. And how a quantum phenomenon helps an important enzyme control essential yet dangerous molecules.
Biochemistry
Jul 22, 2025
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Simple filter method boosts rare earth element recovery from electronic waste
Rare earth elements sustain the Information Age, and securing a supply of these metals has become a matter of national and economic security. They're ubiquitous in our smart technologies, high-performance materials and industrial ...
Materials Science
Jul 22, 2025
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Scientists investigate use of AI to speed analysis of nuclear materials
Scientists have tapped artificial intelligence and powerful computing to take a first step to speed up how quickly officials are able to learn important details about nuclear events such as explosions, accidents or industrial ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 22, 2025
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LAHB: New bioplastic can lose 80% of its mass after 13 months
Researchers have demonstrated a new eco-friendly plastic that decomposes in deep ocean conditions. In a deep-sea experiment, the microbially synthesized poly(d-lactate-co-3-hydroxybutyrate) (LAHB) biodegraded, while conventional ...
Polymers
Jul 22, 2025
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Ion beam analysis reveals 'forever chemicals' in reusable feminine hygiene products
When a reporter with the Sierra Club magazine asked Graham Peaslee, a physicist at the University of Notre Dame, to test several different samples of unused menstrual underwear for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 22, 2025
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Atomic-level platinum catalyst boosts carbon monoxide removal from air
Platinum selenaide is a two-dimensional material formed by the layered combination of platinum (Pt) and selenium (Se). Its excellent crystallinity and precise control of interlayer interactions allow for the modulation of ...
Materials Science
Jul 22, 2025
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Study clarifies catalyst design for cleaner ammonia production
Researchers at Tohoku University have uncovered key principles that could advance sustainable ammonia production by electrochemically converting nitrate waste.
Materials Science
Jul 22, 2025
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