Chemists break 100-year-old rule, changing the way we think about molecules
For nearly 100 years, a basic rule in organic chemistry has shaped the way scientists create molecules, especially in pharmaceuticals.
Known as "Bredt’s rule," this...
From trash to treasure: Scientists turn carbon fiber waste into medical gold
A team of researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) has developed a breakthrough way to recycle carbon fiber composites, commonly used in...
New gold technology could sterilize implants and fight infections
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new method to sterilize medical implants using gold nanorods.
This technology uses tiny rods...
New fire-safe system powers green hydrogen production with zinc-air battery
Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a new system for producing hydrogen safely and efficiently.
The team, led...
Scientists create stronger, greener 3D-printed concrete to cut carbon emissions
Researchers at the University of Virginia (UVA) have developed a new type of 3D-printed concrete that is both stronger and more environmentally friendly.
By adding...
Scientists find new ways to turn trash into treasure
Nature has an incredible way of recycling its resources.
Water moves from the ground to the sky and back again in a never-ending cycle.
When plants...
This new soft gel could revolutionize medical implants and bioelectronics
Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a unique hydrogel that functions as a semiconductor, bridging the gap between electronics and living tissues.
Led...
Scientists find molecules that may have brought carbon to our solar system
A team of researchers led by MIT has discovered a special carbon-containing molecule called pyrene in a distant interstellar cloud.
This cloud, made of dust...
New heat-resistant coatings could revolutionize turbine engine efficiency
A research team led by the University of Virginia (UVA) has developed new protective coatings that allow turbine engines to run at higher temperatures,...
New fire-safe system uses zinc-air battery for efficient hydrogen production
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a new hydrogen production system that overcomes key challenges faced by...