6+ hour, 31+ min ago  (380+ words) A general view of a rough natural diamond at De Beers in Gaborone, Botswana, May 4, 2026. /VCG A new study led by South Africa's University of Cape Town (UCT) has uncovered fresh clues about the origin of some of the world's…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (159+ words) Schematic of hydroxy-induced oxides for syngas to light olefins. /Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese researchers have developed a new catalytic strategy that enables more efficient conversion of syngas to light olefins under mild conditions, significantly reducing energy consumption. Light…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (235+ words) Chinese researchers have discovered a new microbial herbicide that can control weeds without polluting the environment while also supporting crop growth, offering a potential alternative to conventional chemical herbicides. The breakthrough was achieved by a research team led by Sun…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (282+ words) Design concept and characterization results of the IHP-TEP structure. /Chinese Academy of Sciences Thermoelectric materials enable the conversion between thermal and electrical energy, allowing power generation and refrigeration. The entire process requires no fuel and produces no pollution. Statistics show…...