A “GPS” to guide the discovery of new materials
New materials can contribute potential solutions to many societal issues—from increasing access to clean drinking water to improving solar panel efficiency.
But figuring out how...
Scientists discover 43 new forms of carbon as hard as diamond
Superhard materials can slice, drill and polish other objects.
They also hold potential for creating scratch-resistant coatings that could help keep expensive equipment safe from...
This reactor turns carbon dioxide into pure liquid fuel
An electrocatalysis reactor recycles carbon dioxide to produce pure liquid fuel solutions using electricity.
The scientists behind the invention hope it will become an...
How much does a cloud weigh
Imagine 300 midsize cars floating above your head -- that's how much your average fluffy cloud weighs. So why doesn't it come crashing down...
Scientists make first nickel oxide material that shows superconductivity
Made with ‘Jenga chemistry,’ the discovery could help crack the mystery of how high-temperature superconductors work.
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator...
Here’s what would follow US-Russia nuclear war
If the United States and Russia waged an all-out nuclear war, much of the land in the Northern Hemisphere would be below freezing in...
You might not want to mix these 5 things with birth control
Many forms of birth control are hormone-based--but not everything mixes well with those hormones.
This week on Reactions, learn about some common products that could...
Scientists create artificial ‘chameleon skin’ powered by nanomachines
Researchers have developed artificial 'chameleon skin' that changes color when exposed to light and could be used in applications such as active camouflage and...
New finding could change the way industry uses nickel
A surprising discovery has found that nickel not only corrodes, but does so in a way that scientists least expected.
Nickel is one of the...
Scientists discover powerful way to overcome antibiotic resistance
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are a major cause of serious infections that often persist despite antibiotic treatment.
In a new study, researchers have discovered a way...