Catalyzing Ammonia Production at a Lower Temperature than a Traditional Approach
Nitrogen is a vital nutrient for plant growth. Although about 80 percent of the planet is nitrogen, it is mainly found in the atmosphere as…
Chemistry
Scientists developed a new metallic glass for the efficient performance of Methanol Fuel Cells
Methanol oxidation based fuel cells has immense potential in the engine and technical industries. Methanol fuel can be combined with water in varying amounts in…
Water Splitting in Microgravity – a Step towards Long Space journey
For Earth-bound explorers, water scarcity – especially potable water – was often the biggest obstacle. Long-distance travelers will not only need to drink water but…
Viral Image of “Gold Paste” Used In Smuggling Is Unnervingly Disgusting
What does this have to do with the weird stories of gold and planes? Recently, a few tons of gold and silver bars smashed through…
This New Technique Could Identify Suspects at a Crime Scene in Just 30 Seconds
Police forces around the world have been using fingerprints to locate suspects at crime scenes for more than a century. Recently, DNA has been added…
The University Discovers Its Library Books Hold a Deadly Secret
Poisoned library books may sound like part of a murder mystery plot or perhaps an elaborate plan to get out of college work, but for…
The Scientists Separate Robert Burns’ Original Manuscripts from Fakes Using Revolutionary Technique
Original manuscripts of Robert Burns’ poems sold for £90,000 (£120,000), attracting a deceptively attractive prospect. Analytical chemistry has long provided a way to detect infallible nets…
The Scientists Give Terminator-Like Liquid Metal a “Heartbeat”
Gallium – sometimes known as the terminator metal for its resemblance to the conversion cyborg killer in conversations among other strange features, this metal can harden…
The Molecular Hinge Discovery Could Supercharge Computer Memories and Enable New Drug Designs
A system for controlling the shape of molecules can open up new fields of chemistry, including applications in computer use in pharmaceuticals. The authors describe…
The Scientists Can Now Suck Yellowcake Uranium Out Of Seawater
Scientists, like modern alchemy, have found a way to extract yellowcake uranium from seawater. A yellowcake is a refined form of uranium ore. After it’s…
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