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Chemists are still trying to figure out why this combination of gold, phosphorus, oxygen and carbon atoms resulted in a molecular knot in the first place ..read more
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A new study offers more clues about the role of oxidation in signaling transitions between alive and mostly dead in tardigrades ..read more
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3w ago
Removing methane from the atmosphere requires different technology from removing carbon dioxide. Scientists are taking on the challenge ..read more
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In his debut book, Noah Whiteman tours through chemistry, evolution and world history to understand toxins and how we’ve come to use them ..read more
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In experiments, light shining on water as much as doubled the evaporation rate expected from heat alone, hinting at a never-before-seen effect ..read more
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5M ago
Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus and Alexei Ekimov split the prize for their work in creating nanoparticles whose properties depend on their size ..read more
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5M ago
The Athel tamarisk excretes excess salt through its leaves. The buildup of salt crystals pulls water directly from the air, a study reports ..read more
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In the 1970s, scientists were on the hunt for superheavy elements. They’ve since found more than a dozen and are searching for more ..read more
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6M ago
Researchers developed a process to turn plastic waste into surfactants, the key ingredients in dozens of products, including soap ..read more
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6M ago
Iron oxide particles adorned with “sticky” molecules trap estrogen in water, possibly limiting the hormone’s harmful effects on aquatic life ..read more