ALMA gets a new hydrogen maser
The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) has just received a "heart transplant," high in the Atacama Desert in Northern Chile. ALMA, the most complex astronomical observatory ever built on Earth, installed a new hydrogen maser. This up.....»»
Hyundai and others see hydrogen coupled with autonomy on trucking horizon
Hydrogen power and robot drivers might be a potent long-distance tandem that fuels the future of trucking. One such prototype was shown off by Hyundai and Plus at ACT Expo last week......»»
This futuristic hydrogen-powered jet might fly from New York to London in 90 minutes
This futuristic hydrogen-powered jet might fly from New York to London in 90 minutes.....»»
New study offers a cleaner path for controlling water, transforming greenhouse gases
Scientists looking to convert carbon dioxide into clean fuels and useful chemicals often make hydrogen gas and carbonates as unwanted byproducts. A new paper from the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering has found a cleaner path......»»
Scientists report on a new approach for deducing proton radii from charge-changing reactions
A study systematically measured the charge-changing reaction cross section of 24 light nuclei on carbon and hydrogen targets at the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research in Germany......»»
Improving MgH₂ hydrogen storage with oxygen vacancy-enriched H-V₂O₅ nanosheets as an active H-pump
With the depletion of fossil fuels and global warming, there is an urgent need to seek green, clean, and efficient energy resources. Against this backdrop, hydrogen is considered a potential candidate for replacing fossil fuels due to its high energy.....»»
New metal-free porous framework materials may have potential for hydrogen storage
Researchers at the University of Liverpool and the University of Southampton have used computational design methods to develop non-metal organic porous framework materials, with potential applications in areas such as catalysis, water capture or hydr.....»»
Marelli bets on hydrogen as niche expands
A new hydrogen fuel system by Marelli promises manufacturers relatively easy integration and increased reliability, advantages the Japanese supplier plans to market to makers of hydrogen-powered vehicles as that niche market grows......»»
By listening, scientists learn how a protein folds
By converting their data into sounds, scientists discovered how hydrogen bonds contribute to the lightning-fast gyrations that transform a string of amino acids into a functional, folded protein......»»
Honda"s fuel cell truck technology is ready for work
The Japanese automaker will demonstrate its Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck concept to showcase the viability of its clean technology in long-haul applications......»»
Breaking bonds to form bonds: New chemical reaction with potential applications in medicinal chemistry
A team of chemists from the University of Vienna, led by Nuno Maulide, has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of chemical synthesis, developing a novel method for manipulating carbon-hydrogen bonds. This discovery provides new insights.....»»
Data-driven model rapidly predicts dehydrogenation barriers in solid-state materials
Researchers have developed a data-driven model to predict the dehydrogenation barriers of magnesium hydride (MgH2), a promising material for solid-state hydrogen storage. This advancement holds significant potential for enhancing hydrogen storage tec.....»»
Hydrogen, battery startups had big plans in Michigan. What"s holding them back?
The fundamental question of demand — who will buy the products and when — has only become murkier in recent months as investors rein in their bets on unproven technologies, even as the federal and state dollars begin to flow more freely......»»
Tauonium: The smallest and heaviest atom with pure electromagnetic interaction
The hydrogen atom was once considered the simplest atom in nature, composed of a structureless electron and a structured proton. However, as research progressed, scientists discovered a simpler type of atom, consisting of structureless electrons, muo.....»»
Team describes MXene-supported PtCo bimetallic catalyst for hydrogen evolution in acidic conditions
Hydrogen energy is considered a promising solution with high energy density and zero pollution emissions. Currently, hydrogen is mainly derived from fossil fuels, which increases energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, hindering efforts to a.....»»
Toyota executives like fuel cell technology for zero-emission pickups
A hydrogen pickup would have bigger towing ranges and a fuel-like gasoline truck, Toyota executives say......»»
Toyota establishes North American hydrogen business headquarters in Los Angeles
The H2HQ facility will do R&D, commercialization and sales for hydrogen fuel cell products......»»
Microgravity-grown crystals reveal new insights into protein structures
Biochemists have long been working around a blind spot when it comes to proteins. They know that hydrogen constitutes nearly half of the atoms in proteins, but how they contribute to protein function in these complex structures has been less clear. H.....»»
Why canned wine can smell like rotten eggs while beer and Coke are fine
Sulfur dioxide in the wine reacts with the aluminum to make hydrogen sulfide. Enlarge (credit: BackyardProduction/Getty Images) True wine aficionados might turn up their noses, but canned wines are growing in popularity.....»»
Researchers detect a new molecule in space
New research from the group of MIT Professor Brett McGuire has revealed the presence of a previously unknown molecule in space. The team's open-access paper, "Rotational Spectrum and First Interstellar Detection of 2-Methoxyethanol Using ALMA Observa.....»»
Magnetic with a pinch of hydrogen: Research team develops new idea to improve the properties of ultra-thin materials
Magnetic two-dimensional materials consisting of one or a few atomic layers have only recently become known and promise interesting applications, for example for the electronics of the future. So far, however, it has not been possible to control the.....»»