Image from PixabayWe all know the basic equation: hydrogen plus oxygen equals water. Now, scientists have taken it a step further, capturing the very first molecular-scale video of this iconic reaction. This breakthrough could ultimately pave the way for innovative methods to produce large quantities of drinking water.Palladium, a rare element, is a highly...
Scientists use a blueprint of photosynthesis to produce greener, renewable productsMcGill UniversityDrawing inspiration from natural photosynthesis, scientists have developed a technique that uses sunlight to convert two major greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals for fuel and industrial applications. Researchers from McGill University have created a novel process called photo-driven oxygen-atom-grafting.This method employs gold,...
A new technique can remove nanoplastics from water – and under pretty lights, it sure looks coolSam O’Keefe via University of MissouriMicroplastics have been discovered in the Arctic sea and even trapped in the ice. The Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean, is contaminated with plastic debris, and Mount Everest has also...
Credit:FreepikThe periodic table, as we know it today, contains all the elements discovered or synthesized and confirmed till now. However, the quest for new elements is an ongoing scientific endeavor. Here’s a look at the current status and potential future additions:Current StatusKnown Elements: The periodic table currently has 118 confirmed elements, ranging from hydrogen...
Scientists in South Korea have developed a new way to grow diamonds in the lab in minutes, under normal pressure levelsDepositphotosDiamonds are typically formed under extreme pressure and temperature, contributing to their high value. However, scientists have now succeeded in creating diamonds in a lab at normal pressure in just 15 minutes.Under extreme pressure...
Scientists in China have created a transparent material from old bamboo, which is resistant to fire, water, and smoke suppression. However, silica glass, a sand-based building material, commonly serves as transparent, strong windows, but it lacks sustainability and can be heavy and brittle.
Conceptual art representing ChemCrow. Credit: Ella Maru StudioDeveloping AI for chemical synthesis is a groundbreaking achievement with profound implications for science and industry. By leveraging AI, researchers can streamline the process of discovering new molecules, accelerating drug development, materials science, and other areas.This technology promises to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and unlock new...
Scientists have altered the geometry of the electron universe within a magnetic substance, paving the way for advanced spintronic gadgets that rely on quantum-induced, non-Ohmic conductivity. Credit: SciTechDaily.comScientists at Tohoku University and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency have created basic experiments and theories to control the shape of the 'electron universe' within a magnetic...
Credit: CanvasThe Dead Sea, nestled between Jordan, Israel, and Palestine, isn't your average sea. It's more like a big, salty bathtub with no outlet! Imagine that!Why so Salty?Well, it's all about the salt. The Dead Sea slurps up water from the Jordan River but doesn't let any out. So, when the water evaporates, it...
The newly developed material. (Yue Wang)According to recent research conducted by a group of researchers from the University of California, Merced, electronic devices and sensors may one day be built from a material that toughens up as it is struck or strained.The phrase "adaptive durability" refers to this quality, which is significant for materials science....
