chemistry
In Drug-Target Interactions, Size Matters
Scientists have developed a method that can discriminate how different drugs form complexes with their targets.
Coating Hemoglobin To Make Artificial Blood Safe
Scientists have successfully wrapped hemoglobin in polymer, paving the way for safe and effective artificial blood.
Re-Writing The Rules Of Lithium Ion Batteries
Ultrafast spectroscopy has revealed that components of the electrolyte play a much more important role in battery performance than previously thought.
High Pressure Makes Super-Hard Ceramic Transparent
Windows made of cubic silicon nitride can withstand temperatures of up to 1,400 degrees Celsius.
A Re-Usable Catalyst For Vanilla Flavor Production
Scientists in India have discovered a greener method to producing vanillin, the main flavor compound in vanilla.
A Safer Shade Of Black
Polydopamine, a black substance structurally similar to melanin, could be a safer alternative to conventional chemical hair dyes.
Graphene Oxide Protects Sperm From Ice
Just a small amount of graphene oxide is sufficient to prevent ice crystals from forming, thereby protecting sperm during cryopreseveration.
One Material, Three Colors
Researchers have developed a material that can switch its color between yellow, red and orange in response to heating, fuming and grinding.
Sugar-Coated Catalysts That Work In Live Mice
Carbohydrate structures called glycans could help researchers send metal catalysts to specific tissues without the need for time-consuming antibody development.
