November 16, 2023—
Doctors might one day use a 3D-bioprinting device like this one to help heal injuries.
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October 18, 2023—
Researchers discovered a rare kind of protein modification in the slime of velvet worms, a finding that could one day help scientists make plastics and glues more recyclable.
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October 4, 2023—
This year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry is for quantum dots, the tiny particles lighting up TV screens, LEDs, medical imaging and more. Three scientists are sharing the prize: Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Alexei I. Ekimov.
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September 20, 2023—
Scientists are developing slippery surfaces to keep pipes clean without relying on harmful chemical coatings that can pollute the environment.
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August 16, 2023—
Researchers designed nanoparticles that could one day provide a simple tool to clean polluted water. The particles are made from iron oxide, which most of us know as rust, and can be modified to target specific pollutants.
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August 15, 2023—
Researchers are searching for useful chemicals in agricultural waste from aloe vera production. They identified at least six chemicals in aloe peels that could potentially be used as natural pesticides.
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August 15, 2023—
Researchers are testing a nanoparticle-based treatment for earaches that exploits a chemical produced by the infection bacteria and could potentially avoid the problem of antibiotic resistance.
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August 14, 2023—
Researchers used 3-D printing to turn plant-based proteins into a flavorful and fryable seafood alternative.
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July 26, 2023—
Researchers studied mixtures of oil and tempera paint, known as tempera grassa, to better understand how historic paint formulas would affect the appearance of finished paintings.
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June 28, 2023—
New computer models provide a never-before-seen view of sea spray aerosols, helping scientists better understand their impact on climate.
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May 3, 2023—
Researchers demonstrated a new technique that can adhere soft materials to each other just by running electricity through them.
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April 12, 2023—
Researchers used wood-derived powders and sugar-like isomalt to make a substitute for single-use plastics. The material can be molded into hard objects and quickly breaks down in water after the object serves its purpose.
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March 27, 2023—
Scientists report steps toward making powdered vaccines that could easily deliver therapeutics against cancer and other diseases in a relatively painless way.
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March 27, 2023—
A recent college grad used a technique called data sonification to convert the visible light given off by the elements into audio, creating unique, complex sounds for each one.
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February 22, 2023—
Researchers reporting in ACS Nano have developed a self-powered nanosensor that can discover small amounts of mercury ions and immediately report the result.
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January 25, 2023—
Researchers in ACS Central Science report that simulations show the proteins can tilt and wave in “breath-like” motions, which could be exploited to better defend against the flu.
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