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.....»»
Theory"s predictive power: Creating effective and low-cost rare-earth element based catalysts
An international research group has used theoretical predictions to identify and then fabricate a new electrocatalyst that significantly aids the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Details of their findings were published in the journal Advanced Materi.....»»
Exploring the properties of very thin hafnium dioxide
The chemistry of hafnium dioxide (known as hafina) is rather boring. Yet, the behavior of ultrathin layers that are based on this material is very interesting: they can be used as non-volatile computer memory through the switching of dipoles with an.....»»
Demand for STEM training skyrockets
The rapid pace of globalization, digital transformation, and AI advancements have created a renewed demand for digital and human skills among US learners, according to Coursera. “The rise of digital jobs and remote work is creating unprecedented op.....»»
Researchers follow AI path to safer senolytic compounds
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and the University of Cantabria, Spain, have teamed up to develop an AI trained to discover senolytic medicinal chemistry in familiar compounds......»»
Theoretical discovery: A new path for quantum physics to control chemical reactions
Controlling chemical reactions to generate new products is one of the biggest challenges in chemistry. Developments in this area impact industry, for example, by reducing the waste generated in the manufacture of construction materials or by improvin.....»»
Tempest in a teacup: Physicists make breakthrough in creating turbulence
Turbulence is all around us. It's in the swirl of coffee and milk in a latte, unfurling along the wings of airplanes and the sides of cars, churning the blood in your heart after the valve snaps closed. Yet we still don't fully grasp all of its rules.....»»
Unveiling the hidden stars: ALMA shines a light on dust attenuation
Interstellar dust is a key component in galaxies. It favors star formation and drives the chemistry and physics of the interstellar medium. However, it hides the majority of stars in a way that it is impossible to observe them. Astrophysicists use du.....»»
New research provides a rapid and non-destructive method for identifying honey"s botanical origin
Researchers at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague have developed a rapid, non-destructive method using attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) to identify the botanical origin of honey. This m.....»»
What deer mice can tell us about high-elevation pregnancies and fetal growth
Biologist Kate Wilsterman is amazed by pregnancy. This essential mammalian life process is both complicated and dynamic: In addition to creating the next generation, pregnancy requires changes in nearly every organ of the gestational parent; dramatic.....»»
Has JWST finally found the first stars in the univese?
In astronomy, elements other than hydrogen and helium are called metals. While that might make your high-school chemistry teacher cringe, it makes sense for astronomers. The two lightest elements were the first to appear in the universe......»»
New material transforms light, creating new possibilities for sensors
A group of scientists and engineers that includes researchers from The University of Texas at Austin have created a new class of materials that can absorb low energy light and transform it into higher energy light. The new material is composed of ult.....»»
Simply The Best 11×17 Color Laser Printers For Architects in 2023
Creating high-quality designs for clients is a fundamental part of being an architect. And to develop detailed designs and blueprints, you need a powerful printer. If you visit any architectural firm, you can spot different types of printers for prin.....»»
AI will soon be creating many of the ads you see on social media
Sometimes it seems like all the ads we see online are made by AI and, soon, they might just be.LinkedIn is joining the ranks of Google and Meta with generative AI-powered tools for advertisers. The social media site for People Who Hustle (derogatory).....»»
Hands-on: World’s first modular charging ecosystem, Matrix by Alogic [Video]
Ever since Apple introduce MagSafe charging into the iPhone 12 lineup, there have been countless accessory companies trying to earn market share by creating MagSafe-compatible products. We have seen charging stations, power banks, wallets, stands, c.....»»
Unlocking early Earth chemistry: Salt-induced changes in polyester microdroplet structure
Billions of years ago, Earth was an extremely hostile planet with active volcanoes, a harsh atmosphere, and no life. This prebiotic Earth, however, was filled with a wide array of abiotic organic molecules derived from its early environment, which un.....»»
Wildfire Smoke Reacts with City Pollution, Creating New Toxic Air Hazard
Wildfire smoke not only contains dangerous-to-breathe particles but also can react with urban air pollution to create toxic ozone.....»»
Hands-on: World’s first modular charging ecosystem, Matrix by Alogic
Ever since Apple introduce MagSafe charging into the iPhone 12 lineup, there have been countless accessory companies trying to earn market share by creating MagSafe-compatible products. We have seen charging stations, power banks, wallets, stands, c.....»»
Louisiana lawmakers approve parental consent bill for kids" social media use and other online services
Louisiana lawmakers have sent a bill to the state's governor that would require online platforms to obtain a parent's consent before creating an account for users under 18, the latest in a raft of legislation restricting digital services for kids and.....»»
Tailoring fluorine-rich solid electrolyte interphase to boost long cycling stability of lithium metal batteries
In a study published in the journal Science China Chemistry, fluorinated cyclic carbonate (DFEC) was introduced into ether electrolyte as a SEI-forming additive. The modified electrolyte could improve the interface of Li metal anode and achieve high.....»»
Unraveling the role of the NiO electrocatalyst in alcohol electrooxidation reactions
A study led by Dr. Wei Chen, Prof. Yuqin Zou, and Prof. Shuangyin Wang (State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Educa.....»»