Creating a better wig with chemistry
For some people, wigs are a fun and colorful fashion accessory, but for those with hair loss from alopecia or other conditions, they can provide a real sense of normalcy and boost self-confidence. Whether made from human or synthetic strands, however.....»»
Webb telescope spots hints that Eris, Makemake are geologically active
Webb measured isotopes at the edge of the Solar System, hinting at chemistry. Enlarge / Artist's conceptions of what the surfaces of two dwarf planets might look like. (credit: SWRI) Active geology—and the large-scale.....»»
How to create a PDF from images & web pages in macOS Sonoma
Whether you need to save a document for sharing, preserve a webpage, or compile images in a single file, creating a PDF in macOS Sonoma is a breeze. Here's how you can do it.How to create a PDF using macOS SonomaWith its intuitive design and enhanced.....»»
Researchers expand ways to improve the selectivity of catalytic reactions
Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), Harvard Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology, and Utrecht University have reported on a previously elusive way to improve the selectivity of catalyt.....»»
New synthesis method uses light reaction on a water surface
By forming chemical bonds between atoms, complex molecules such as those needed for medicines, crop protection products, or high-performance materials are prepared using synthetic chemistry. Such synthesis reactions typically require organic solvents.....»»
New nuclei can help shape our understanding of fundamental science on Earth and in the cosmos
In creating five new isotopes, an international research team working at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University has brought the stars closer to Earth......»»
A new design for quantum computers
Creating a quantum computer powerful enough to tackle problems we cannot solve with current computers remains a big challenge for quantum physicists. A well-functioning quantum simulator—a specific type of quantum computer—could lead to new disco.....»»
Do AI-driven chemistry labs actually work? New metrics promise answers
The fields of chemistry and materials science are seeing a surge of interest in "self-driving labs," which make use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems to expedite research and discovery. Researchers are now proposing a suite of def.....»»
V-Day Google Doodle game is an adorable chemistry lesson
Valentine's Day Google Doodle features a chemistry-based quiz and cheeky dating profiles based on elements. Previously for Valentine's Day, Google reunited two lovesick hamsters for its Google Doodle. This year, the search engine went in a more.....»»
It"s easy to catfish strangers on dating apps
Creating an account for Tinder and other apps is easy, which makes it a perfect target for bad actors with too much free time. One of the pitfalls of the later seasons of MTV's Catfish: The TV Show was the lack of any actual catfishes. When the.....»»
Exploring the chemistry behind love this Valentine"s Day
Chemistry in a relationship refers to the intense feelings of connection, passion, and romance that people share. This Valentine's Day, Dr. Alex Baker, a chemistry professor at the University of Warwick, explores the real chemistry behind chemistry......»»
Greetings from the island of enhanced stability: The quest for the limit of the periodic table
Since the turn of the century, six new chemical elements have been discovered and subsequently added to the periodic table of elements, the very icon of chemistry. These new elements have high atomic numbers up to 118 and are significantly heavier th.....»»
Researchers studying ocean transform faults, describe a previously unknown part of the geological carbon cycle
Studying a rock is like reading a book. The rock has a story to tell, says Frieder Klein, an associate scientist in the Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Department at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)......»»
Exploring the effect of ring closing on fluorescence of supramolecular polymers
In supramolecular chemistry, the self-assembly state of molecules plays a significant role in determining their tangible properties. Controlling the self-assembled state has garnered significant attention as it can be exploited to design materials wi.....»»
Chemists create an emission molecular thermometer
Future technologies rely on phenomena that were previously considered the exclusive domain of theoretical physics or chemistry. For example, the approach to devices with high-density information storage arose when chemists discovered single-molecule.....»»
A new approach to producing artificial cartilage with the help of 3D printing
Is it possible to grow tissue in the laboratory, for example to replace injured cartilage? At TU Wien (Vienna), an important step has now been taken toward creating replacement tissue in the lab—using a technique that differs significantly from oth.....»»
How "have you tried turning it off and on again?" works for chemistry, not just computers
A new study from Tel Aviv University has discovered that a known practice in information technology can also be applied to chemistry. Researchers found that to enhance the sampling in chemical simulations, all you need to do is stop and restart......»»
Apple TV+ "Lessons in Chemistry" wins at DGA Awards
Apple TV+ managed to secure yet another award during the 76th Directors Guild of America Awards, with "Lessons in Chemistry" winning its category while one of its ads also received a nod.Lessons in Chemistry [Apple]Saturday night's 76th annual DGA Aw.....»»
How to use Xcode String catalogs to localize your app
Text has long been customizable in Xcode when creating software for Apple's platforms. Now, String catalogs make it even easier to localize your app to multiple languages.Xcode string catalogs.Ever since macOS shipped in 2000 as Mac OS X, Apple's dev.....»»
Hubble spies baby stars being born amid chaos of interacting galaxies
Amid swirling gas and dust pulled by gravitational forces of interacting galaxies, there can be bursts of star formation, creating new generations of stars......»»
New process allows full recovery of starting materials from tough polymer composites
In a win for chemistry, inventors at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have designed a closed-loop path for synthesizing an exceptionally tough carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer, or CFRP, and later recovering all of its starting.....»»