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.....»»
LG Energy Solution ‘seriously considering" Michigan for North American headquarters
The move could bring an influx of senior-level jobs to the area, building on hundreds of manufacturing positions the company is creating with its $1.7 billion battery plant expansion......»»
Sew Wearable Soft Speakers
We’re going to explore ways to make audio speakers more wearable — not by sewing ordinary hard speakers into garments, but by creating new kinds of speakers out of textiles and conductive thread. Then we’ll make a soft speaker of our own! HOW.....»»
J. Robert Oppenheimer"s early work revolutionized the field of quantum chemistry, and his theory is still used today
The release of the film "Oppenheimer," in July 2023, has renewed interest in the enigmatic scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer's life. While Oppenheimer will always be recognized as the father of the atomic bomb, his early contributions to quantum mechan.....»»
Chemists need to consider the effects of chemistry beyond the lab to combat environmental crises, say researchers
In a comment in Nature Reviews Chemistry, Ph.D. student Hannah Flerlage and associate professor Chris Slootweg of the University of Amsterdam's Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences argue that modern day chemists need to broaden their horizons.....»»
In the treetops: Ecologist studies canopy soil abundance, chemistry
When we think of soil, most of us think of dirt on the ground. But a surprising amount of the planet's soil thrives in the treetops of old-growth forests, high above terra firma......»»
Exploring the self-organizing origins of life
Catalytic molecules can form metabolically active clusters by creating and following concentration gradients—this is the result of a new study by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS). Their model pred.....»»
Scientists develop novel method to synthesize azide compounds for wider industrial applications
Azide compounds play a pivotal role for subsequent synthesis of organonitrogens such as amines and triazoles that are essential compounds in organic and materials chemistry. Triazoles that can be synthesized by the 'click' reaction have attracted att.....»»
Researchers design algorithm to monitor two-photon lithography nanoscale fabrication
A new way to monitor two-photon lithography nanoscale fabrication could help improve the accuracy and efficiency of creating 3D-engineered tissue scaffolds, according to a new study. Tissue scaffolds mimic the natural extracellular matrices found in.....»»
Nanorings: New building blocks for chemistry
Sandwich compounds are special chemical compounds used as basic building blocks in organometallic chemistry. So far, their structure has always been linear......»»
Meta releases open source AI audio tools, AudioCraft
Meta's suite of three AI models can create sound effects and music from descriptions. Enlarge (credit: Meta) On Wednesday, Meta announced it is open-sourcing AudioCraft, a suite of generative AI tools for creating music.....»»
Old mattresses made new: Simple chemistry can recycle polyurethane
It created something of a stir back in 2022, when researchers from Aarhus University announced a new and inexpensive way of breaking down polyurethane (PU) plastic into its original components, which can then be recycled into new PU material instead.....»»
The 10 most influential movie directors working today
Directors are one of the most essential figures in creating film and TV, and these ten working directors have arguably had the greatest impact on the industry......»»
Best stylus for tablets and computers: 11 you can buy right now
Touchscreen styluses are more popular than ever. Whether you’re an artist creating a masterpiece or a student taking notes, we have the perfect stylus for you......»»
Seeing light elements in a grain boundary: Revealing material properties down to the atomic scale
To develop advanced materials, a deep understanding of their underlying microstructure and chemistry is necessary. Knowing how defects influence the interplay between microstructure and chemical composition is crucial, as they are the entry gate for.....»»
"Andreev chemistry" on a nanowire: Researchers generate superconducting pair states separated by grown barriers
Researchers at the University of Basel and Lund University have generated superconducting pair states of electrons on several segments of a nanowire, separated by grown barriers. Depending on the height of the barriers, these pair states can be coupl.....»»
Pre-Apple check by Jobs and Woz up for auction
A check made out by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak for components while creating the Apple I is up for auction alongside Jobs's handwritten advertising draft and other rare memorabilia.Source: RR AuctionsSteve Jobs checks have been auctioned before, bu.....»»
Scientists unveil synergistic method for non-canonical amino acid synthesis
New chemistry, new enzymology. With a new method that merges the best of two worlds—the unique and complementary activities of enzymes and small-molecule photochemistry—researchers at UC Santa Barbara have opened the door to new catalytic reactio.....»»
Scientists develop hydrous liquid metals for use in rhythmic bionic tissues
In a new study published on July 27 in Matter, a research group led by Prof. Liu Jing at the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with collaborators from Tsinghua University, has made a breakthroug.....»»
Google is creating ‘internet surveillance DRM,’ critics say
Google’s new project could be misused to prevent ad blocking and destroy rival browsers, critics say. Google argues it is fighting for privacy. Who is right?.....»»
Towards silver cluster-assembled materials for environmental monitoring
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in using silver nanoclusters (Ag NCs), nanoscale silver particles composed of tens to hundreds of atoms, across various fields like material science, chemistry, and biology. Ag NCs typically have siz.....»»