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Flights of green fancy
Air travel shows no sign of losing its allure but its environmental impact is not going to go away. Katharine Sanderson looks at some of the ways that scientists and engineers hope to reduce the carbon wing-print of aircraft.
Air travel shows no sign of losing its allure but its environmental impact is not going to go away. Katharine Sanderson looks at some of the ways that scientists and engineers hope to reduce the carbon wing-print of aircraft.
Chemistry
Source: Nature
Posted on: Thursday, May 15, 2008, 8:47am
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Thursday, May 15, 2008, 8:47am
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Golden nanocrown 
Chinese researchers have recently made a “golden crown” with a diameter of only a few nanometers. It is a large ring-shaped molecule containing 36 gold atoms. The lords of the ring, a team of researchers from the Universities of Beijing, Hong Kong, and Nanjing report their unusual compound in the journal Angewandte Chemie
Chinese researchers have recently made a “golden crown” with a diameter of only a few nanometers. It is a large ring-shaped molecule containing 36 gold atoms. The lords of the ring, a team of researchers from the Universities of Beijing, Hong Kong, and Nanjing report their unusual compound in the journal Angewandte Chemie
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:00am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:00am
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New Molecules Could Change the Face of Explosives Detection
Chemists have developed complex molecules for use in portable sensors that quickly and reliably detect the presence of plastic explosives, a pressing need for soldiers in Iraq. The molecules can also identify which type of explosive is present, allowing security personnel to quickly determine which material they are dealing with.
Chemists have developed complex molecules for use in portable sensors that quickly and reliably detect the presence of plastic explosives, a pressing need for soldiers in Iraq. The molecules can also identify which type of explosive is present, allowing security personnel to quickly determine which material they are dealing with.
Chemistry
Source: Newswise
Posted on: Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 9:10am
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Source: Newswise
Posted on: Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 9:10am
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Planets by the Dozen
You know the planets of our solar system, each a unique world with its own distinctive appearance, size, and chemistry. Mars, with its bitter-cold, rusty red sands; Venus, a fiery world shrouded in thick clouds of sulfuric acid; sideways Uranus and its strange vertical rings. The variety is breathtaking.
You know the planets of our solar system, each a unique world with its own distinctive appearance, size, and chemistry. Mars, with its bitter-cold, rusty red sands; Venus, a fiery world shrouded in thick clouds of sulfuric acid; sideways Uranus and its strange vertical rings. The variety is breathtaking.
Chemists measure chilli sauce hotness with nanotubes
Oxford chemists have found a way of using carbon nanotubes to judge the heat of chilli sauces. The technology might soon be available commercially as a cheap, disposable sensor for use in the food industry.
Oxford chemists have found a way of using carbon nanotubes to judge the heat of chilli sauces. The technology might soon be available commercially as a cheap, disposable sensor for use in the food industry.
Chemistry
Source: University of Oxford
Posted on: Friday, May 09, 2008, 9:05am
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Source: University of Oxford
Posted on: Friday, May 09, 2008, 9:05am
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Dissolving Bodies: The Future of Funerals?
Melting remains with lye may one day rival burial and cremation.
Melting remains with lye may one day rival burial and cremation.
Chemistry
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Friday, May 09, 2008, 9:04am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Friday, May 09, 2008, 9:04am
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Chemists spin a web of data
Chemspider website provides free information on millions of molecules.
Chemspider website provides free information on millions of molecules.
Chemistry
Source: Nature
Posted on: Thursday, May 08, 2008, 11:15am
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Thursday, May 08, 2008, 11:15am
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'Crispy noodle' chemistry could reduce carbon emissions
A new material developed in Manchester, which has a structure that resembles crispy noodles, could help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide being pumped out and drive the next generation of high-performance hydrogen cars.
A new material developed in Manchester, which has a structure that resembles crispy noodles, could help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide being pumped out and drive the next generation of high-performance hydrogen cars.
Environment
Source: University of Manchester
Posted on: Thursday, May 08, 2008, 9:39am
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Source: University of Manchester
Posted on: Thursday, May 08, 2008, 9:39am
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Glowing zebrafish help researchers track role of sugars in the cell
Using artificial sugar and some clever chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, researchers have made glow-in-the-dark fish whose internal light comes from the sugar coating on their cells.
Using artificial sugar and some clever chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, researchers have made glow-in-the-dark fish whose internal light comes from the sugar coating on their cells.
Molecular Biology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, May 05, 2008, 10:34am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, May 05, 2008, 10:34am
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How anti-aging products delay ripening of fruit and wilting of flowers
When plants encounter ethylene, a gas they also produce naturally as a hormone, the result is softening and ripening in the case of fruit, and wilting and fading in the case of flowers – all of which ethylene promotes.
When plants encounter ethylene, a gas they also produce naturally as a hormone, the result is softening and ripening in the case of fruit, and wilting and fading in the case of flowers – all of which ethylene promotes.
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, May 02, 2008, 1:29pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, May 02, 2008, 1:29pm
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At Kodak, Some Old Things Are New Again
Eastman Kodak, which once considered itself the Bell Labs of chemistry, has embraced the digital world and the researchers who understand it.
Eastman Kodak, which once considered itself the Bell Labs of chemistry, has embraced the digital world and the researchers who understand it.
Absinthe uncorked: The 'Green Fairy' was boozy -- but not psychedelic
A new study may end the century-old controversy over what ingredient in absinthe caused the exotic green aperitif’s supposed mind-altering effects and toxic side-effects when consumed to excess.
A new study may end the century-old controversy over what ingredient in absinthe caused the exotic green aperitif’s supposed mind-altering effects and toxic side-effects when consumed to excess.
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 29, 2008, 12:45pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 29, 2008, 12:45pm
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Boost for 'green plastics' from plants
Australian researchers are a step closer to turning plants into ‘biofactories’ capable of producing oils which can be used to replace petrochemicals used to manufacture a range of products.
Australian researchers are a step closer to turning plants into ‘biofactories’ capable of producing oils which can be used to replace petrochemicals used to manufacture a range of products.
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 29, 2008, 8:44am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 29, 2008, 8:44am
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Chinese ants show promise for fighting arthritis, other diseases
Ants may be an unwelcome intruder at picnics, but they could soon be a welcome guest in your medicine cabinet. Chemists in China report identification of substances in a certain species of ants that show promise for fighting arthritis, hepatitis, and other diseases.
Ants may be an unwelcome intruder at picnics, but they could soon be a welcome guest in your medicine cabinet. Chemists in China report identification of substances in a certain species of ants that show promise for fighting arthritis, hepatitis, and other diseases.
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Apr 28, 2008, 9:18am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Apr 28, 2008, 9:18am
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'Nanodrop' test tubes created with a flip of a switch
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated a new device that creates nanodroplet “test tubes” for studying individual proteins under conditions that mimic the crowded confines of a living cell.
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated a new device that creates nanodroplet “test tubes” for studying individual proteins under conditions that mimic the crowded confines of a living cell.
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 15, 2008, 3:16pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 15, 2008, 3:16pm
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Argonne scientists develop techniques for creating molecular movies
They may never win an Oscar, but scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have developed techniques for creating accurate movies of biological and chemical molecules, a feat only theorized up until now.
They may never win an Oscar, but scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have developed techniques for creating accurate movies of biological and chemical molecules, a feat only theorized up until now.
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 15, 2008, 12:35pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 15, 2008, 12:35pm
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Sediments reveal past blasts
New method evaluates past meteorite strikes from changes in sea chemistry.
New method evaluates past meteorite strikes from changes in sea chemistry.
Safer, easier system for remote explosive detection
Detecting roadside bombs may become easier, thanks to chemical sensors being developed at the University of Michigan.
Detecting roadside bombs may become easier, thanks to chemical sensors being developed at the University of Michigan.
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 10, 2008, 9:24am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 10, 2008, 9:24am
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Queen's develops safe 'green' decontamination method
Research by two Queen’s scientists has resulted in an exciting new method for rapidly and safely destroying toxic agents such as chemical weapons and pesticides.
Research by two Queen’s scientists has resulted in an exciting new method for rapidly and safely destroying toxic agents such as chemical weapons and pesticides.
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 08, 2008, 12:17pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 08, 2008, 12:17pm
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Could science put an end to bad hair days?
Research reveals new insights into culprits behind damaged hair follicles
Research reveals new insights into culprits behind damaged hair follicles
Crime scene investigations: Gunshot residue analysis on a single gunpowder particle
Scientists in Texas are reporting development of an highly dependable, rapid, and inexpensive new method for identifying the presence of gunshot residue (GSR). The test fills a GSR-detection gap that results from wider use of “green” — lead free — ammunition.
Scientists in Texas are reporting development of an highly dependable, rapid, and inexpensive new method for identifying the presence of gunshot residue (GSR). The test fills a GSR-detection gap that results from wider use of “green” — lead free — ammunition.
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Apr 07, 2008, 9:28am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Apr 07, 2008, 9:28am
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As nanotech goes mainstream, 'toxic socks' raise concerns
Valued for it’s antibacterial and odor-fighting properties, nanoparticle silver is becoming the star attraction in a range of products from socks to bandages to washing machines. But as silver’s benefits propel it to the forefront of consumer nanomaterials, scientists are recommending a closer examination of the unforeseen environmental and health consequences of nanosilver.
Valued for it’s antibacterial and odor-fighting properties, nanoparticle silver is becoming the star attraction in a range of products from socks to bandages to washing machines. But as silver’s benefits propel it to the forefront of consumer nanomaterials, scientists are recommending a closer examination of the unforeseen environmental and health consequences of nanosilver.
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Apr 07, 2008, 9:28am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Apr 07, 2008, 9:28am
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Nuclear scientists eye future landfall on a second 'island of stability'
Modern-day scientific Magellans and Columbus’s, exploring the uncharted seas at the fringes of the Periodic Table of the Elements, have landed on one long-sought island — the fabled Island of Stability, home of a new genre of superheavy chemical elements sought for more than three decades.
Modern-day scientific Magellans and Columbus’s, exploring the uncharted seas at the fringes of the Periodic Table of the Elements, have landed on one long-sought island — the fabled Island of Stability, home of a new genre of superheavy chemical elements sought for more than three decades.
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Apr 07, 2008, 8:36am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Apr 07, 2008, 8:36am
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'Healing clays' show promise for fighting deadly MRSA superbug infections, other diseases
Mud may be coming to a medicine cabinet or pharmacy near you. Scientists in Arizona report that minerals from clay could form the basis of a new generation of inexpensive, highly-effective antimicrobials for fighting MRSA infections that are moving out of health care settings and into the community.
Mud may be coming to a medicine cabinet or pharmacy near you. Scientists in Arizona report that minerals from clay could form the basis of a new generation of inexpensive, highly-effective antimicrobials for fighting MRSA infections that are moving out of health care settings and into the community.
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Apr 07, 2008, 8:36am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Apr 07, 2008, 8:36am
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NASA launches airborne study of arctic atmosphere, air pollution
This month, NASA begins the most extensive field campaign ever to investigate the chemistry of the Arctic's lower atmosphere. The mission is poised to help scientists identify how air pollution contributes to climate changes in the Arctic.
This month, NASA begins the most extensive field campaign ever to investigate the chemistry of the Arctic's lower atmosphere. The mission is poised to help scientists identify how air pollution contributes to climate changes in the Arctic.
Environment
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008, 9:22am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008, 9:22am
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New technique identifies molecular 'biomarkers' for disease
University of Florida chemists are the first to use a new tool to identify the molecular signatures of serious diseases -- without any previous knowledge of what these microscopic signatures or “biomarkers” should look like.
University of Florida chemists are the first to use a new tool to identify the molecular signatures of serious diseases -- without any previous knowledge of what these microscopic signatures or “biomarkers” should look like.
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 31, 2008, 11:56am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 31, 2008, 11:56am
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Electric shocks boost plants' production of commercially useful chemicals
Now for some "shocking" news about plants: Exposing plants to electricity can boost production of useful plant chemicals and may provide a cheaper, safer, and more efficient method for producing medicines, pesticides, and other commercially important plant-based materials
Now for some "shocking" news about plants: Exposing plants to electricity can boost production of useful plant chemicals and may provide a cheaper, safer, and more efficient method for producing medicines, pesticides, and other commercially important plant-based materials
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 31, 2008, 9:56am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 31, 2008, 9:56am
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Chloroform provides clue to 150 year old medical puzzle
One of the earliest general anaesthetics to be used by the medical profession, chloroform, has shed light on a mystery that’s puzzled doctors for more than 150 years – how such anaesthetics actually work.
One of the earliest general anaesthetics to be used by the medical profession, chloroform, has shed light on a mystery that’s puzzled doctors for more than 150 years – how such anaesthetics actually work.
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 31, 2008, 9:56am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 31, 2008, 9:56am
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UC San Diego researchers eliminate drug discovery bottleneck
Determining the structure of unknown natural compounds is a slow and expensive part of drug screening and development – but this may now change thanks to a new combination of experimental and computational protocols
Determining the structure of unknown natural compounds is a slow and expensive part of drug screening and development – but this may now change thanks to a new combination of experimental and computational protocols
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 31, 2008, 9:55am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Mar 31, 2008, 9:55am
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Femtogram-level chemical measurements now possible
Finding a simple and convenient technique that combines nanoscale structural measurements and chemical identification has been an elusive goal. With current analytical instruments, spatial resolution is too low, signal-to-noise ratio too poor, sample preparation too complex or sample size too large to be of good service.
Finding a simple and convenient technique that combines nanoscale structural measurements and chemical identification has been an elusive goal. With current analytical instruments, spatial resolution is too low, signal-to-noise ratio too poor, sample preparation too complex or sample size too large to be of good service.
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 27, 2008, 11:10am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 27, 2008, 11:10am
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