Chemistry

Helical carbon nanotubes (HCNTs) bring an inherently coiled geometry that sets them apart from conventional straight carbon nanotubes. While straight...

Thermoelectric materials are prized for their ability to harvest waste heat and turn it into electricity, yet they face a...

Phosphorus is usually treated as a “helper” in metal phosphides—either as a sacrificial template that leaves behind active phases under...

A laser-based sensing system developed at Adelaide University could help authorities detect deadly counterfeit alcohol, verify wine authenticity, and flag...

Cerium oxide (CeO₂) is a cornerstone abrasive in chemical mechanical polishing (CMP), where precise surface planarization is essential for advanced...

Distillation remains one of industry’s most energy-hungry separation steps, driving both operating costs and greenhouse-gas emissions. Yet improving distillation performance...

Rivers don’t merely move water; they actively “process” pollution. A new study of a forest-dominated river in central China shows...

For the first time, researchers have produced radium-containing molecules in a cold, laser-ready state, enabling high-precision tabletop measurements. The work...

A quiet revolution is unfolding in bacterial spore engineering, where nature’s toughest survival strategy is being repurposed for next-generation biotech....

Physicists have reported an unusual “excess” signal of high-energy gamma rays emitted by more than a dozen heavy, unstable nuclei...