Melting glasses from unmeltable compounds
Glasses are an indispensable part of everyday life. One of the most important reasons for this is that glass objects can be manufactured almost universally and inexpensively in a wide variety of shapes and sizes using their corresponding melts. Proce.....»»
Ibogaine inspires new compounds to treat addiction, depression
Scientists have developed two new drug candidates for potentially treating addiction and depression, modeled on the pharmacology of a traditional African psychedelic plant medicine called ibogaine. At very low doses, these new compounds were able to.....»»
Upcycling method turns textile trash to functional coatings
In an effort to make textiles more sustainable, a new method allows researchers to break old clothing down chemically and reuse polyester compounds to create fire resistant, anti-bacterial or wrinkle-free coatings that could then be applied to clothe.....»»
Exploring the evolution of cannabinoid biosynthesis in a non-cannabis plant
A South African plant called a wooly umbrella is completely unrelated to the cannabis plant, yet it makes a slew of the active compounds found in cannabis—cannabinoids—including some that may have new medical uses......»»
Researchers develop "green" way to extract hair compounds that could be used for bandages, sunscreens
Hair styling can be a potent form of self-expression, whether it features dramatic updos, intricate braids or crazy colors. Beyond being a reflection of our personality, these strands contain compounds that could one day appear in bandages, sunscreen.....»»
These wild AI-powered glasses can read your own lips
A team of scientists at Cornell’s SciFi Lab has developed a pair of glasses that can read your very own lips, without your having to utter a single sound. In 1993, Seinfeld based an entire episode on the perils of lipreading, culminating in G.....»»
Advanced X-ray technique unveils fast solid-gas chemical reaction pathways
For the rational design of new material compounds, it is important to understand the mechanisms underlying their synthesis. Analytical techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance and spectroscopy are usually employed to study such mechanisms in mol.....»»
Carbon dioxide recycling: What is the role of the electrolyte?
The combustion of oil, coal or natural gas produces carbon dioxide, or CO2. This notorious greenhouse gas is a major driver of global warming, but it is also a raw material. It is technically possible to convert CO2 into useful carbon compounds, a pr.....»»
Pushing frontiers through upcycling: Eggshell waste for bone graft material
Autologous and allogeneic bone grafts are considered the gold standard when it comes to reconstructing bones, largely due to their bioactive compounds and osteoblastic cells that can generate new bone effectively. However, limited supply, donor-site.....»»
Increased risk of Alzheimer"s disease due to exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, suggests study
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are typical organic compounds found in cigarette smoke and vehicle exhaust. In addition, PAHs are produced from incomplete combustion of organic material and cooking. The highest concentrations of PM-bound PAHs.....»»
Massive iceberg discharges during the last ice age had no impact on nearby Greenland
During the last ice age, massive icebergs periodically broke off from an ice sheet covering a large swath of North America and discharged rapidly melting ice into the North Atlantic Ocean around Greenland, triggering abrupt climate change impacts acr.....»»
The Science of Melting Chocolate
Researchers used an artificial tongue to understand how chocolate changes from a solid to a smooth emulsion.....»»
Will ex-Apple designer’s Humane ‘Star Trek comm badge’ be better than Apple Glasses?
I know, I know: I’m comparing Humane’s unreleased product with another that hasn’t even been officially confirmed to be in the works. But another way of asking the question is: What, if anything, will ever replace the iPhone? Apple reportedly.....»»
UN reports "off the charts" melting of glaciers
The world's glaciers melted at dramatic speed last year and saving them is effectively a lost cause, the United Nations reported Friday, as climate change indicators once again hit record highs......»»
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Today's top deals include a Shark HyperAir blow dryer for $80, a Hisense 40" Class A4G Series LED HD Smart Vidaa TV for $230, $100 off an Ecovacs Deebot N10 Plus robot vacuum and mop, and 30% off Ray-Ban Stories Meteor Square Smart glasses.Save $250.....»»
On-demand preparation of organosilicon reagents
National University of Singapore (NUS) scientists have demonstrated that stepwise customized functionalization of multihydrosilanes to access fully substituted silicon compounds can be realized using neutral eosin Y, an inexpensive dye molecule......»»
New types of chemicals found in Danish drinking water
Measurements reveal more than 400 different chemicals in water from a single Danish waterwork. Several of the compounds can have adverse health effects. According to the University of Copenhagen analytical chemists behind the study, monitoring needs.....»»
Researchers make breakthrough in understanding the chemistry of wildfire smoke in wine
Oregon State University researchers have discovered a new class of compounds that contributes to the ashy or smoky flavors in wine made with grapes exposed to wildfire smoke......»»
A zebrafish model of senescence for rapid testing
Senescence (the process of growing old) drives the onset and severity of multiple aging-associated diseases and frailty. As a result, there has been an increased interest in mechanistic studies and the search for compounds targeting senescent cells......»»
New family of wheel-like metallic clusters exhibit unique properties
While the wheel does not need to be reinvented, there are benefits to the development of new nano-wheels, according to a multi-institute research team based in China. The group fabricated a novel family of metallic compounds, each of which exhibit un.....»»
Using a new technique, PESI/MS/MS, to analyze the nutritional compounds in crops
Anthocyanins are compounds related to the color of plants. They also have beneficial effects on human health and are used as a supplement. Various species of anthocyanins, divided by their molecular shape, are present in plants. Therefore, simple, an.....»»