4+ hour, 35+ min ago  (263+ words) Nanoribbons and machine learning reveal the role of solvents in protein assembly Apr. 11, 2026 at 11: 19am Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have made a groundbreaking discovery in protein design by leveraging AI and machine learning. By studying protein "nanoribbons" designed…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (160+ words) Scientists achieve groundbreaking feat, observing atoms existing in two places at once Apr. 10, 2026 at 9: 36am A quantum physicist at the Australian National University who led the research team. A Ph D researcher who worked with Dr. Hodgman on the experiment. "It's…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (273+ words) A new sunlight-activated reactor developed at the University of Cambridge can profitably convert plastic waste and discarded car battery acid into clean hydrogen fuel. Apr. 10, 2026 at 4: 04am A professor at the University of Cambridge who led the research team that developed…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (233+ words) New material could enable safer, more efficient solid-state batteries and other energy technologies. Apr. 10, 2026 at 2: 44am An R&D staff scientist in ORNL's Chemical Sciences Division. An ORNL distinguished researcher in the Chemical Sciences Division. A U. S. Department of Energy research laboratory…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (255+ words) New study reveals how mussels can glue themselves to rocks in under 30 seconds, paving the way for instant biocompatible surgical adhesives. Apr. 9, 2026 at 11: 14am Liquid-liquid phase separation is a fundamental process in biology, chemistry, and materials science, but the speed at…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (295+ words) Apr. 8, 2026 at 5: 54pm Chemists at Queen's University in Canada have developed a simple reaction that uses inexpensive nickel foam to convert nitroarenes into aromatic amines, a key transformation in organic chemistry. The process is compatible with air and moisture, and leaves…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (113+ words) New study shows how to recycle difficult coastal sediments into backfill that meets strength and environmental standards Apr. 8, 2026 at 7: 36am A leading Chinese university that participated in the research. A graduate school that contributed to the study. A university in Benin…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (230+ words) New technique allows for efficient structural tweaks to complex molecules without rebuilding from scratch. Apr. 8, 2026 at 2: 46am The ability to make subtle structural changes to complex molecules is crucial for optimizing the properties of materials, pharmaceuticals, and other chemicals. This new…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (222+ words) Autonomous sensors reveal dynamic nitrogen cycling in the ocean's 'midwater deserts' Apr. 7, 2026 at 8: 20pm An international collaboration of scientists deploying a fleet of autonomous robotic floats to study ocean chemistry and health across the global ocean. Senior author of the study…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (269+ words) A new solar-powered process could help recycle plastic waste while generating a renewable energy source. Apr. 7, 2026 at 4: 10pm Plastic waste is a major environmental problem, with only 9% of all plastic ever produced being recycled. Meanwhile, the acid from discarded car batteries…...