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Scientists develop a shelf-stable 'smart' plastic that hardens only when you trigger it
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (859+ words) Chemists built the on-off switch into plastic building blocks, enabling shelf-stable liquids that harden only when triggered by light or heat. (CREDIT: Shutterstock) A bucket of liquid plastic that never hardens sounds like a fantasy in a factory. It is…...
Expanding the C3H6O2 Isomeric Interstellar Inventory: Discovery of Lactaldehyde and Methoxyacetaldehyde in G+0.693-0.027
4+ hour ago (365+ words) Expanding the C3H6O2 Isomeric Interstellar Inventory: Discovery of Lactaldehyde and Methoxyacetaldehyde in G+0.693-0.027astrobiology.com Expanding the C3H6O2 Isomeric Interstellar Inventory: Discovery of Lactaldehyde and Methoxyacetaldehyde in G+0.693-0.027 The tentative detection of 3-hydroxypropanal (HO(CH2)2C(O)H) toward the Galactic center molecular cloud G+0.693-0.027 prompts a…...
Multi-Scale Indicators Enhance Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Health
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (905+ words) In an era where sustainable energy solutions are increasingly crucial for mitigating climate change, advancements in fuel cell technology are taking center stage. One of the promising innovations in this field is the proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), known…...
New technique allows detailed study of partnerships between different microbes
7+ hour, 24+ min ago (227+ words) Jim Crocker 17th January, 2026 Standard proteomic analysis shows that the high abundance of proteins from the alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii in coculture suppresses the detection and measured abundance of proteins from the bacterium Mesorhizobium japonicum (b, c), creating a methodological artifact where the…...
CONICET and Ledesma develop sustainable biosurfactants: science to transform waste into innovation
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (429+ words) In the Water and Soil Laboratory of the Institute for Chemical Industry Research (INIQUI, CONICET-UNSa), a team led by scientists Ver'nica Irazusta and Ver'nica Rajal is working on optimizing the production of biosurfactants, natural compounds with high added value that…...
Tomographic pH Imaging via Responsive Hydrogel Nanoprobes
8+ hour, 43+ min ago (972+ words) In a groundbreaking advancement at the crossroads of medical imaging and material science, researchers have unveiled a novel technique that harnesses multi-contrast magnetic particle imaging (MPI) for precise, tomographic monitoring of pH levels within biological systems. This pioneering work, spearheaded…...
Scientists Just Built an Atom That Shouldn’t Exist or Work, But It Does, and It Changes Everything
9+ hour, 15+ min ago (398+ words) In a leap that defies traditional physics, researchers have engineered new artificial atoms that behave in ways previously thought impossible. Known as giant superatoms, these structures combine multiple oversized artificial atoms, allowing them to interact with light across several points,…...
From black to blue gold — Scientists develop advanced ceramic cells to produce hydrogen and electricity through electrolysis
9+ hour, 49+ min ago (432+ words) The world is forevermore in need of durable, efficient, and cost-effective energy, as global energy security not only ensures the transition to clean energy, but it also plays a key role in: Unfortunately, a significant global energy security crisis exists,…...
Fuel-Spray Interaction: Role of Surface Composition and Topology
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (885+ words) The intricate relationship between fuel sprays and oil-wetted walls is gaining significant attention in the realm of automotive engineering. A recent study published in the journal Automotive Engine Technology explores this complex interaction, shedding light on how surfaces of different…...
China’s method recovers 95% lithium from dead batteries using CO2, water
12+ hour, 25+ min ago (488+ words) A new recycling method uses carbon dioxide and water to extract lithium while upgrading other battery metals. Chinese researchers have found a method to extract lithium from used lithium-ion batteries using a mix of carbon dioxide (CO) and water. This…...