Administrator Scientists discover a hidden switch inside silver nanocatalysts Silver nanocatalysts have been found to switch where they perform their most important reactions depending on whether a solid oxide cell is making electricity or hydrogen. The discovery could enable s... materials science
Administrator A strange crystal made of electrons just revealed its hidden motion Physicists have found a new way to peer inside one of matter’s most elusive quantum states: the Wigner crystal, where electrons stop behaving like independent particles and organize into a crystal-lik... materials science
Administrator New catalyst turns carbon dioxide into clean fuel source Researchers have found that manganese, an abundant and inexpensive metal, can be used to efficiently convert carbon dioxide into formate, a potential hydrogen source for fuel cells. The key was a clev... chemistry science
Administrator A breakthrough that turns exhaust CO2 into useful materials Scientists have created a device that captures carbon dioxide and transforms it into a useful chemical in a single step. The new electrode works with realistic exhaust gases rather than requiring puri... chemistry science
Administrator Scientists create smart synthetic skin that can hide images and change shape Inspired by the shape-shifting skin of octopuses, Penn State researchers developed a smart hydrogel that can change appearance, texture, and shape on command. The material is programmed using a specia... chemistry science
Administrator Postbiotic supplement boosts body’s own GLP-1 and weight loss A small trial suggests a supplement containing dead bacteria could offer a cheaper alternative to weight-loss drugs such as semaglutide, but further evidence is needed 🔗 Read full article Source: New ... research science
Administrator UCLA scientists discover how to guide heat like light at room temperature Scientists have demonstrated that heat can move through a crystal in focused, wave-like rays at room temperature instead of spreading randomly. The breakthrough could make it possible to route heat ar... materials science
Administrator Chemists set electrons free and break a decades-old chemistry barrier Chemists have developed a catalyst that breaks a long-standing rule governing which molecules receive electrons during chemical reactions. By releasing electrons directly into solution, the technique ... materials science
Administrator This tiny gold crystal could bring quantum technology out of the deep freeze Scientists have created the first quantum material that can sort and transport different quantum states of light at room temperature, potentially removing the need for bulky, ultra-cold refrigeration ... materials science
Administrator Scientists finally solve a 100-year-old mystery in the air we breathe Scientists at the University of Warwick have cracked a long-standing problem in air pollution science: how to predict the movement of irregularly shaped nanoparticles as they drift through the air we ... chemistry science
Administrator New fuel cell breakthrough could help power energy-hungry data centers A new nanostructured carbon design lets fuel-cell catalysts use tiny amounts of platinum while remaining remarkably stable and efficient. The breakthrough could help hydrogen fuel cells become a more ... chemistry science
Administrator Cell-inspired nanoreactor turns sunlight into hydrogen peroxide A new hollow nanoreactor mimics living cells to make hydrogen peroxide more efficiently using visible light. Its light-trapping cavity and proton-shuttling shell could open new possibilities for clean... chemistry science