25+ min ago  (318+ words) University of Toronto Engineering researchers identify how some organisms attach themselves in wet environments and could inform the design of adhesives under water Researchers at the University of Toronto have'identified'a protein from the quagga mussel that can stick to surfaces…...

51+ min ago  (450+ words) New research shows how engineered enzymes and cell-free systems can be combined to recycle CO2 into Acetyl-Co A and other building blocks....

5+ hour, 28+ min ago  (114+ words) Abstract Driven by the growing need for clean and sustainable energy sources, a number of carbon-neutral energy conversion technologies have been extensively explored over recent years, which include photo- and electrocatalytic water-splitting systems, fuel cells, and metal ion batteries. In…...

4+ hour, 59+ min ago  (202+ words) A team of 10 A-level Chemistry students at Solihull Sixth Form College took on the challenge, which is an annual test set by the Royal Society of Chemistry. It offers an opportunity for students to test themselves in the field of…...

7+ hour, 23+ min ago  (1051+ words) For the first time, a full two-dimensional potential energy surface for water has been generated directly on quantum hardware, mapped over a 32x32 grid. This experimental demonstration, utilising up to 16 qubits, extends quantum molecular simulation beyond simple energy calculations. Combining Sample-based…...

3+ hour, 8+ min ago  (1292+ words) In the ever-evolving field of electronics, the quest for enhanced performance and energy efficiency frequently encounters an often overlooked yet critical bottleneck'the interface between two materials. These mechanical interfaces, typically formed by simply pressing two surfaces together, are ubiquitous in…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago  (978+ words) In a groundbreaking fusion of chemistry and artificial intelligence, researchers have unveiled a novel computational-experimental methodology to design next-generation disinfectants that effectively combat antimicrobial-resistant superbugs. Published recently in the Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling, this collaborative work demonstrates an…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago  (1635+ words) Nature Water (2026)Cite this article College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao, China MOE Key Laboratory of Evolution and Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China,…...

2+ hour, 38+ min ago  (356+ words) Students at the Department of Chemistry and Physics had an opportunity to share their research during the department's seminar series in the Magill Hall atrium on Friday, April 24. As part of the seminar series, students participated in the poster session....

9+ hour, 57+ min ago  (342+ words) Driving quantum heat engines from near-zero to infinite temperature is now theoretically possible, extending the limits of thermodynamic control. This new framework unifies previously separate models, demonstrating how multilevel coherence can both heat and cool a system with unprecedented precision....