Industrial Mercury Emissions. Credit: Unsplash.Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a groundbreaking method to significantly reduce mercury levels in sulphuric acid, a widely used industrial chemical. The method involves ionizing mercury and forming an alloy with another metal through electrochemical processes.An electrode with a platinum surface binds the mercury, creating an alloy...
The quantum computer at Chalmers with the outer shielding of the dilution refrigerator removed. Credit: Microsoft.The potential of quantum computer to revolutionize the field of chemistry and enable the simulation of complex chemical processes could have significant implications for the development of new pharmaceuticals and materials. Recently, researchers at Chalmers University successfully carried out...
A light micrograph of a section through the thorax of a mouse embryo, which shows left–right asymmetry. RIKEN researchers have discovered how cilia detect fluid flow, which eventually leads to this asymmetry. Credit: Dr. Keith Wheeler/Science Photo LibraryThe process through which small hairs in embryos perceive fluid movement has been identified by biologists from...
Water, a vital substance for human life/ Credit: pexels.comA study published in the International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Management and Informatics has shown the potential of machine learning to forecast the water quality index, which could have significant implications for water management in both drinking water and agricultural applications.Water pollution, a concern of recent...
Graphical abstract. Credit: The Journal of Physical Chemistry A (2023). DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.2c07955Scientists from Universidad de Santiago de Chile and the University of Notre Dame have developed a machine learning-based approach to recognize organic compounds by their refractive index at a particular optical wavelength. This method has the potential to automate chemical analysis and make it more...
Jupiter's moons,also called Europa, have thrilling red streaks all over it´s surface. Scientists believe it's a frozen blend of water and salts, (like salty ice). Its chemical mark is unknown considering that it has no recognized substance on earth.Researchers discovered two new crystals made from water and table salt at low temperatures, below about...
Credit: biology dictionary.The dangers of building fires are well-known, with highly toxic gases such as carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen cyanide (HCN) posing a significant threat to human life. Unfortunately, there has been no effective therapeutic approach to treat simultaneous CO and HCN poisoning, making it a major challenge in emergency medicine.Fighting against gas...
Prototypes designed and built by Kay et al. contain several layers of channels, each of which contain fluids with various optical properties; by pumping the fluids in and out of the channels, the system can optimize the type, quantity and distribution of light passing through. Credit: Raphael Kay / Adrian So.A team of scientists at...
Credit: The guardian.The Norfolk Southern train derailment near East Palestine, Ohio on February 3, posed significant challenges beyond the strewn cars and ensuing fire. The most pressing concern was the 20 cars out of the 50 that derailed, which were carrying hazardous and toxic chemicals.We currently know about those toxic chemicalsFollowing the Ohio train...
Credit: Nattapat Jitrungruengnij/ShutterstockIncreased knowledge but reduced innovation in scienceAccording to an analysis published Wednesday of countless analysis papers and patents, the rate of ground-breaking scientific findings and technological innovation is reducing despite an ever-growing quantity of knowledge.While the past study has revealed downturns in particular disciplines, the study is the primary that "emphatically, convincingly documents...
