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Study unveils details of how a widely used catalyst splits water
A crystalline compound called ruthenium dioxide is widely used in industrial processes, where it’s particularly important for catalyzing a chemical reaction that splits molecules of water and releases oxygen. But the exact mechanism...
When will the heat wave end?
Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli joins "CBS Weekend News" with more on the stifling heat wave striking the central and eastern U.S.
Laser-based technique captures 3D images of impressionist-style brushstrokes
Researchers have developed a new strategy that uses optical coherence tomography (OCT) to acquire both the surface and underlying details of impressionist style oil paintings. This information can be used...
The self-synthesizing ribosome
As the cell's protein factory, the ribosome is the only natural machine that manufactures its own parts. That is why understanding how the machine, itself, is made, could unlock the...
A new understanding of everyday cellular processes
We use cells to breathe, to moderate body temperature, to grow and many other every day processes, however the cells in these processes are so complex its left scientists perplexed...
Quantum leap: Photon discovery is a major step toward at-scale quantum technologies
A team of physicists has developed the first integrated photon source with the potential to deliver large-scale quantum photonics. The development of quantum technologies promises to have a profound impact...
Researchers breaking new ground in materials science
A new study could usher in a revolutionary development in materials science, leading to big changes in the way companies create modern electronics.
Ultrasonic technique discloses the identity of graphite
A group of scientists from Osaka University, in cooperation with Kaneka Corporation, evaluated the interplanar bond strength of graphene by measuring the elastic constant of graphite, demonstrating that the elastic...
Finding new bio-based products from lignin could help shift from plastics
In daily life we are surrounded by fossil raw materials, from products in our cars, insulations in buildings to kitchenware, like pan handles. Society needs to find new ways to...
Scientists unravel challenge in improving fusion performance
A team at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility led by a William & Mary physicist has made a significant advancement in physics understanding that represents a key step toward practical...
Searching for scalar dark matter using compact mechanical resonators
Researchers at University of Delaware, University of Arizona and Haverford College have recently introduced the idea of searching for scalar dark matter using compact acoustic resonators. Their paper, published in...
A simple way of describing friction—by making it complicated
If you even bother to think about friction at all, you might think about rubbing your hands together to warm them up.
Platinum-free catalysts could make cheaper hydrogen fuel cells
The high cost of platinum catalysts used in hydrogen fuel cells limits the commercialization of fuel cell electric vehicles. Scientists are studying alternative catalysts to increase cost-effectiveness and maintain efficiency...
Paris hits 109 degrees in record-breaking heat wave
Europe is in the middle of a life-threatening heat wave. Temperatures hit 99 degrees in London and Paris hit 109 degrees, the highest temperature ever recorded there. But the French...
Should tomatoes go in the fridge?
There is much debate about the correct storage of tomatoes. There are two main options available to consumers: Storage in the refrigerator or at room temperature. A research team from...
Researchers report new method for characterizing materials that might eventually help store energy
Renewable technologies are a promising solution for addressing global energy needs in a sustainable way.
Physicists exploring use of Blu-ray disc lasers to kill COVID-19, other viruses
A new weapon in the arsenal against the coronavirus may be sitting in your home entertainment console. A team led by physicist Chris Barty of the University of California, Irvine...
Study describes how external forces drive the rearrangement of individual particles in disordered solids
New research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences describes how external forces drive the rearrangement of individual particles and shape microlevel structures in disordered materials. The...
Membrane nanopore transport gets picky
Trying to determine how negatively charged ions squeeze through a carbon nanotube 20,000 times smaller than a human hair is no easy feat.
An emerging antiviral takes aim at COVID-19
EIDD-2801 wasn't designed to fight the novel coronavirus, but its chemistry might make it an ideal weapon in this pandemic and the next
Chemical recycling makes useful product from waste bioplastic
A faster, more efficient way of recycling plant-based "bioplastics" has been developed by a team of scientists at the Universities of Birmingham and Bath.
ACS Scholar alumna: Richelle Delia
Current ACS Scholar Andrew Palacios chats with this chemical engineer about her atypical career path
Untangling a key step in photosynthetic oxygen production
Photosystem II is a protein complex in plants, algae and cyanobacteria that is responsible for splitting water and producing the oxygen we breathe. Over the past few years, an international...
New materials store and release heat at subzero temperatures when triggered by light
Arylazopyrazoles could be used to thaw frozen engines or for personal heating in extreme cold
Rapid screening method targets fatty acids in yeast; Key to sustainable bioproducts
Scientists engineering valuable microbes for renewable fuels and bioproducts have developed an efficient way to identify the most promising varieties. Researchers have developed a high-throughput screening technique to rapidly profile...
Team builds hybrid quantum system by entangling molecule with atom
Physicists have boosted their control of the fundamental properties of molecules at the quantum level by linking or 'entangling' an electrically charged atom and an electrically charged molecule, showcasing a...
3D-printed system speeds up solar cell testing from hours to minutes
Tests on new designs for next-gen solar cells can now be done in minutes instead of days thanks to a new system.
'The Simpsons' short 'The Longest Daycare' coming to Disney+
"The Simpsons" short film "The Longest Daycare" is coming to the Disney+ streaming service on May 29.