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'Dark oxygen' discovery on the seafloor is 'fundamentally at odds with thermodynamics' and should be retracted, experts say
3+ week, 5+ day ago (834+ words) In a recent opinion article, marine scientists and electrochemists listed a number of reasons why it's unlikely that metallic nodules on the deep seafloor could produce oxygen in total darkness. A 2024 study that claimed to have discovered an entirely new…...
'They are literally everywhere': The shocking story of how forever chemicals polluted the world
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (1772+ words) Live Science spoke with Mariah Blake, an investigative journalist and author of the book "They Poisoned The World," about one of the greatest corporate scandals in history. "Forever chemicals" " technically known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) " are remarkably useful…...
Chemists discover groundbreaking reaction that turns breadcrumbs into hydrogen
1+ week, 4+ day ago (400+ words) Chemists say they've found a way to turn breadcrumbs into hydrogen, potentially offering a sustainable alternative to one of the most common chemical manufacturing processes. Breadcrumbs from food waste could replace fossil fuels as a source of hydrogen in one…...
Strange 'Half-M'bius' molecule has rare properties chemists have never seen before
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (373+ words) Chemists created a strange 'half-M'bius' molecule, where electrons twist freely out of place to make a continuously looping surface. The new molecular architecture, dubbed half-M'bius topology, "is another knob that we can turn in order to make and manipulate matter,…...
Ultrafast quantum chemistry engine could speed up the development of new medicines and materials
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (430+ words) The powerful software can reduce the time needed to simulate reactions with large molecules from weeks to just minutes. A powerful quantum chemistry engine is now available that can help scientists tackle complex chemical problems. The new technology could drastically…...
Life-friendly molecules are leaking out of Jupiter's giant moon Europa, Galileo images hint
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (403+ words) A new finding of ammonia on the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa could have important implications for the search for extraterrestrial life. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. Get full access to premium…...
Experiment shows complex molecules can form on space dust " offering new clues to the origins of life
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (429+ words) The complex building blocks of life can form spontaneously in space, a new lab experiment shows. The complex precursors to biological molecules can form spontaneously in interstellar space, according to a lab experiment that opens up new pathways for the…...
Days numbered for 'risky' lithium-ion batteries, scientists say, after fast-charging breakthrough in sodium-ion alternative
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (629+ words) An innovative approach to battery materials could bring sodium-ion energy density and charging speeds far closer to those of lithium-ion, scientists say. Using Na-ion batteries, an alternative to the Li-ion batteries found in the majority of today's devices, researchers at…...
New electrochemical method splits water with electricity to produce hydrogen fuel " and cuts energy costs in the process
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (635+ words) Scientists adapted a method that can produce double the amount of hydrogen when splitting water molecules with electricity. Scientists have developed a new technique that doubles the amount of hydrogen produced when splitting water molecules with electricity. The method works…...
Graphene supercapacitor breakthrough could boost energy storage in future EVs and other household devices
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (472+ words) A new material called multiscale reduced graphene oxide could mean faster charging and power delivery than traditional batteries allow. Scientists have found a new way to manipulate graphene to create a substance with record-breaking energy and power density. When incorporated…...