18+ hour, 11+ min ago  (252+ words) The breakthrough hinges on the bacteria's natural ability to produce hydrogen when they are forced to respire without oxygen. In the laboratory, the researchers cultivated E. coli in a glucose-rich environment, which allowed them to feed the bacteria breadcrumbs. These simple…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (401+ words) A chemistry student's groundbreaking nail polish may soon allow anyone, no matter their hand conditions, to effortlessly use touchscreen devices. Desai and Lawrence's journey began after they observed a growing need for a product that could bridge the gap for…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (525+ words) Webb spots dry ice in the Butterfly Nebula, revealing frozen molecules surviving where intense stellar radiation should destroy them. This surprising discovery challenges long-held assumptions about the chemistry of dying stars. It suggests that even in regions flooded with intense…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (564+ words) A newly developed organic battery operates from -70C to 80C while reaching 250 Wh/kg. It bends, withstands punctures, and avoids fire risks seen in conventional cells. Researchers say it could move organic battery tech closer to real-world use. The work was led…...

2+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (648+ words) What happens when a 100-year-old rule collapses? A molecular breakthrough with game-changing implications across science and medicine. A long-standing boundary in organic chemistry has just been crossed. At the University of California, Los Angeles, researchers have synthesized a class of…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (358+ words) A poisonous molecule, hydrogen cyanide, may have played a surprising role in the origins of life on Earth. Researchers have found that when this deadly chemical freezes, it forms crystal surfaces capable of sparking complex chemical reactions, even in extreme…...

2+ mon, 2+ week 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,…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (593+ words) Molecules in Liquids Do the Impossible: Erasing Light in Real Time'Indian Defence Review Molecules in Liquids Do the Impossible: Erasing Light in Real Time Researchers reveal liquid structures on ultrafast timescales using a laser technique, unlocking new insights into molecular…...