Dream Chemistry Award 2019 goes to Yujia Qing of University of Oxford
Yujia Quin of University of Oxford has won the 2019 Dream Chemistry Award, an international competition for young scientists that
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A new view for glasses
Tokyo, Japan – Researchers at The University of Tokyo introduced a new physical model that predicts the dynamics of glassy
Read moreImproved pH probes may help towards cancer treatments
“It is becoming clear that an acid extracellular pH plays an essential role in cancer cell progression, invasiveness and resistance
Read moreWhat happens when your favorite PBS hosts eat miracle berries?
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2019 — Miracle berries cause sour foods to taste sweet, but do they have limits? This week
Read moreMove over Jules Verne — scientists deploy ocean floats to peer into Earth’s interior
An array of floating seismometers in the Pacific Ocean offer the most comprehensive view of Earth’s interior
Read morePhysical forces affect bacteria’s toxin resistance, study finds
A random conversation between two Cornell researchers at a child’s birthday party led to a collaboration and new understanding of
Read moreA momentous view on the birth of photoelectrons
The first sub-femtosecond study of the linear photon momentum transfer during an ionisation process provides unprecedented insight into the birth of photoelectrons
Read moreSmart, self-powered patch to put an end to €2.3 trillion bill caused by rust worldwide
The cost of corrosion runs to 3-4% of the gross world product annually, and therefore there is increasing focus on monitoring infrastructure; Danish researchers are developing a smart patch that can cut huge amounts off the costs of rust
Read moreGraphene takes off in composites for planes and cars
The Graphene Flagship identified the strategic advantages of integrating graphene into fibre composites, used to build planes and cars.
Read moreFusion by strong lasers
HZDR scientists want to use quantum mechanics to trigger the fusion of atomic nuclei
Read morePress registration opens for ACS’s spring 2020 national meeting in Philadelphia
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2019 — Journalists may now apply for press credentials for the American Chemical Society’s (ACS’) Spring 2020
Read moreFinding meaning in ‘Rick and Morty,’ one burp at a time
Acoustic analysis of belching during speech showcases the cartoon’s rich array of nonword sounds
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