IN THE LAB
Artificial Enzymes That Work Near Neutral
Scientists have designed an artificial enzyme based on gold and silver nanorods that can catalyze hydrogen peroxide breakdown even close to neutral pH.
Heat-Storing Ceramic Discovered
The ability to store energy in the form of heat could prove to be a boon for the field of renewable energy.
Helping Hydrogen To Tunnel Through Titanium Dioxide
By narrowing the width of the reaction barrier, scientists have helped hydrogen atoms quantum tunnel through titanium dioxide.
Childhood Leukemia Drug Shows Promising Results
A drug already in use for adults could also help children affected with an aggressive subtype of leukemia.
Winged Dinosaur Challenges Feathers’ Evolutionary History
The discovery of a winged dinosaur with large and complex feathers suggests that feathers were more diverse than previously thought.
Stay Cool And Eat Bamboo
Pandas can survive on a diet of bamboo thanks to their exceptionally low metabolic rate, scientists say.
Blue LEDs For Chemical-Free Food Safety
Researchers have discovered that blue LED light could be used to kill common food-borne pathogens without the need for chemical treatment.
Double Crosslinking For Super Strong Hydrogels
Researchers have developed a self-recovering hydrogel with high mechanical strength.
Numbers May Mask Fish Biodiversity Loss
A realistically complex mathematical model of fish ecosystems has shown that increased numbers may mask the loss of biodiversity.
