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4+ week, 9+ hour ago  (1766+ words) Mining the heavy rare earths needed for clean technologies caused devastation in Asia. Miners in Brazil say they can extract them responsibly Recurring stories and special news packages from C&EN. In early 2024, a team of citizen scientists waded into…...

2+ hour, 55+ min ago  (209+ words) By building ion-selective nanogels inside single nanopores, researchers show how nanoscale charge control could help turn salinity gradients into a more powerful source of renewable electricity. To address these limitations, researchers have focused on advanced nanofluidic materials and soft polymer…...

50+ min ago  (73+ words) The realm of optical resonant systems has reached an unprecedented crossroads where the fusion of traditional physics and advanced artificial intelligence propels research into exciting new territories. In a breakthrough study published in Light: Science & Applications, a team led by…...

1+ hour, 20+ min ago  (652+ words) In the ever-evolving realm of materials science, the quest for novel alloys with enhanced properties has long been a cornerstone of technological advancement. This pursuit has recently taken a leap forward with groundbreaking research aimed at accelerating the discovery of…...

2+ hour, 19+ min ago  (524+ words) In the quest to combat the destructive effects of ice formation on biological samples and materials, scientists have explored numerous strategies to halt ice crystal growth'a phenomenon that threatens the integrity of frozen tissues and synthetic materials alike....

3+ hour ago  (480+ words) In a groundbreaking advance blending materials science and sustainable technology, researchers have unveiled a revolutionary chitosan-based hydrogel engineered for next-generation flexible electronics. This innovative material, borne out of a meticulous scaffold-microenvironment decoupling design, masterfully reconciles mechanical robustness with superior ionic…...

17+ hour, 59+ min ago  (389+ words) Unusual mechanism" nabs the greenhouse gas from simulated power plant exhaust Converting carbon dioxide to fuels would be a way to reduce climate-changing emissions and our dependence on fossil fuels. It is possible today, but it requires multiple steps and…...

1+ day, 30+ min ago  (745+ words) The usual setup is a box on a rooftop, a panel in a yard, a damp bin in a corner, each a fixture you set up and leave running. This one has no box and no panel. You just wear…...

4+ hour, 2+ min ago  (277+ words) Quantum dots'semiconductor nanocrystals instrumental in modern display technology'serve as a perfect example of these near zero-dimensional structures that necessitate the highest fidelity tools for their assessment. Despite their diminutive size, they underpin major advances, yet their properties are challenging to…...

14+ hour, 33+ min ago  (54+ words) MIT researchers created a technique that captures chemical arrangements across materials to improve predictions of how metal alloys and other complex materials will behave. This figure compares a. .. A better way to model the behavior of metal alloys Researchers' approach captures…...