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Fabricating the future with a new environment friendly method of polymerization

Insights into a novel environment friendly method of polymerization involving non-metallic organocatalysts opens doors to efficient polymeric products Credit: Photo courtesy: Dr. Koji Takagi of Nagoya...

Bioengineer3 days ago

Researchers detect cold gas pipelines feeding early, massive galaxies

To come into being, galaxies need a steady diet of cold gases to undergo gravitational collapse. The larger the galaxy, the more cold gas it needs...

Nano Technology3 days ago

Measuring carbon nanotubes taken up by plants

Feb 24, 2021 (Nanowerk News) Carbon nanotubes are tiny. They can be a hundred thousand times smaller than the width of a human hair. But they...

Bioengineer3 days ago

Measuring carbon nanotubes taken up by plants

Carbon nanotubes are tiny. They can be a hundred thousand times smaller than the width of a human hair. But they have huge potential. Products manufactured...

Bioengineer4 days ago

Seeing schizophrenia: X-rays shed light on neural differences, point toward treatment

Schizophrenia, a chronic, neurological brain disorder, affects millions of people around the world. It causes a fracture between a person’s thoughts, feelings and behavior. Symptoms include...

Bioengineer4 days ago

Transformed by light: Fast photochromism discovered in an inexpensive inorganic material

Copper-doped zinc sulfide changes color reversibly when illuminated and could be used in smart adaptive windows and sunglasses Isn’t it convenient when office building windows adaptively...

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Abundance of iron drives cell death and could inform novel treatments for neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a cancer that develops in nerve tissue, most commonly in the glands around the kidneys. The gene MYCN is overexpressed in 20-25% of neuroblastoma,...

Bioengineer4 days ago

Oxidation processes in combustion engines and in the atmosphere take the same routes

Efficient autoxidation chain reactions demonstrated for the substance group of saturated hydrocarbons Thuwal/Helsinki/Leipzig. Alkanes, an important component of fuels for combustion engines and an important class...

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Geometallurgist and NSF CAREER awardee breaks down barriers

University of Arizona assistant professor Isabel Barton is bringing together people and ideas from multiple industry specialties, academic disciplines and demographic backgrounds to improve mining sustainability...

Nano Technology4 days ago

Biopolymer-coated nanocatalyst can help realize a hydrogen fuel-driven future

Feb 23, 2021 (Nanowerk News) To combat climate change, shifting from fossil fuels to clean and sustainable energy sources is imperative. A popular candidate in this...