Chemistry
SpinMagIC: ‘EPR on a chip’ ensures quality of olive oil and beer
The first sign of spoilage in many food products is the formation of free radicals, which reduces the shelf-life and...
Unlocking the decomposition limitations of the Li₂C₂O₄ for highly efficient cathode preliathiations
For realizing lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with higher energy density (350 Wh kg−1), silicon-based anode materials such as nano-Si, SiOx, and...
A study led by CSIC advances in the selective elimination of cancer cells using molecular ‘cages’
Chemotherapy saves lives of cancer patients. However, these treatments are not without side effects and other limitations, which encourages basic...
Major leap for nuclear clock paves way for ultraprecise timekeeping
The world keeps time with the ticks of atomic clocks, but a new type of clock under development — a...
Why dinosaur collagen might have staying power
Dinosaurs continue to fascinate people, but that’s not their only enduring quality: Collagen in their skeletons remains intact for millions...
MIT chemists explain why dinosaur collagen may have survived for millions of years
Collagen, a protein found in bones and connective tissue, has been found in dinosaur fossils as old as 195 million...
Levels of one ‘forever chemical’ are increasing in groundwater, study finds
Rain and water in ponds and lakes slowly seeps into the soil, moving through minute cracks to refill underground aquifers....
Assorted, distinctive behavior of molten uranium salt revealed by neutrons
Assorted, distinctive behavior of molten uranium salt revealed by neutronsCredit: Alex Ivanov/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy Assorted, distinctive behavior of...
UVA researchers’ video techniques reveal trout’s energy-saving secret
Mimicking animals is a proven strategy in robot design. Take, for example, Haibo Dong’s seminal studies on how fins propel...
IOP Publishing partners with Hum to explore data and AI use to enhance content strategy
IOP Publishing, the publishing arm of the Institute of Physics, is partnering with Hum, the cutting-edge data and AI company,...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies