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Many of the catalytic reactions that drive our modern world happen in an atomic black box. Scientists know all the components that go into a reaction, but not how they interact at an atomic level. ... - Chemical synthesis yields potential antibiotic
Chemists at MIT have developed a novel way to synthesize himastatin, a natural compound that has shown potential as an antibiotic. Using their new synthesis, the researchers were able not only to... - Explore possible links between fracking and water contaminants
Unconventional oil and gas development (UOGD), commonly known as fracking, has helped Pennsylvania retain its status as a leading energy exporter, but UOGD processes come with a host of environment... - Molecule snapshot by explosion
Exploding a photo subject in order to take its picture? An international research team at the European XFEL used this "extreme" method to take pictures of complex molecules. The scientists used... - Microbes living under extreme conditions - parallels with Martian environment
At the mouth of the Rio Tinto in southwestern Spain, acidic river water - polluted with heavy metals from ore mining and mineral weathering - mixes with the salt water of the Atlantic Ocean. Here, ... - Microbial cleaning crew scours sewage plants
Ciliates and rotifers are the 'cleaners' in sewage treatment plants. That is the result of a study by Jule Freudenthal and Dr Kenneth Dumack in the research group of Professor Dr Michael Bonkowski ... - Exposure to chemical mixtures during pregnancy alters brain development
By linking human population studies with experiments in cell and animal models, researchers have provided evidence that complex mixtures of endocrine disrupting chemicals impact children's brain de... - How artificial intelligence can help to study protein complexes
Researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory in Hamburg have developed a new method for studying proteins. The team has succeeded in ... - Racing against one of the fastest atomic processes
When an atom or molecule absorbs a high energy X-ray it may emit one of its core electrons. This excited state is unstable and can quickly relax by filling the core hole with an outer-lying electro... - Scaling up battery production reduces carbon emissions significantly
A common criticism of electric vehicle production is the high carbon emissions from battery production. But new research from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden shows how scaling up produc... - Clue to possible extraterrestrial origin of peptides
Researchers from the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy have discovered a new clue in the search for the origin of life by showing that peptides can form ... - Self-cleaning bioplastics repel liquid and dirt
Inspired by the always immaculate lotus leaf, researchers have developed a self-cleaning bioplastic that is sturdy, sustainable and compostable. The innovative plastic developed at RMIT University ... - "Upcycling" plastic trash to tougher, stronger material
The United States generates more plastic trash than any other country - about 46.3 million tons of it - or 287 pounds per person a year, according to a 2020 study. The country's 9% rate of recyc... - The key to improving biofuel and biomaterial production
As the world searches for and demands more sustainable sources of energy and materials, plant biomass may provide the solution by serving as a renewable resource for biomaterials and biofuel produc... - Hyper-efficient method for removing carbon dioxide from air
University of Delaware engineers have demonstrated a way to effectively capture 99% of carbon dioxide from air using a novel electrochemical system powered by hydrogen. It is a significant advance ... - Unveiling the secrets of biofilms
Most bacteria have the ability to form communities, biofilms, that adhere to a wide variety of surfaces and are difficult to remove. This can lead to major problems, for example in hospitals or in ... - COVID-19: Breakthrough infection can substitute for a third vaccine shot
According to a new study led by Ulrike Protzer, a breakthrough infection after two vaccinations achieves the same protective effect as an additional booster vaccination. According to the study ... - Surface finishing - lotus effects by laser
Nano- and microstructures can now be incorporated into surfaces in an instant using lasers. The technology is being developed and marketed by the Dresden-based start-up Fusion Bionic, a spin-off fr... - Making nanostructured materials from maize, milk and malacostraca
New research results from Linnaeus University opens for a future with more sustainably produced nanotechnology, where limited natural resources can be replaced with, among other things, maize and m... - New Insights into Antibody Response against Viral Variants
In the journal "Science", researchers from Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE) and Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin present new findings on the immune response against t... - Nanoplastic in the environment - plastic snowfall in the Alps
In a large-scale fundraising campaign, popular YouTubers like Mister Beast and Mark Rober are currently trying to rid the oceans of almost 14,000 tonnes of plastic waste. That's about 0.15 per cent... - Epstein-Barr virus: working on a vaccine
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has been known for some time to play a part in a range of diseases. A current US study has now shown a close link between EBV and multiple sclerosis. DZIF scientists at... - Magnesium is essential for the immune system, including in the fight against cancer
The level of magnesium in the blood is an important factor in the immune system's ability to tackle pathogens and cancer cells. Writing in the journal Cell, researchers from the University of Basel... - Unexpected energy storage capability where water meets metal surfaces
A new method can measure the electrical (re-)charging of boundary layers between very small, metallic particles and aqueous solutions and understand it at a molecular level. Researchers from the... - Obtain seven metal nanoparticles using strawberry leaves
RUDN University biologists have proposed a safe and environmentally friendly way to obtain seven types of metal nanoparticles that are necessary for medicine and agriculture. This does not require ...