chemistry
Nanoparticles That Help Crops Absorb Fertilizers
A nanoparticle-based fertilizer could help feed the world's growing population by halving the amount of fertilizer required.
The Secret Of The Stradivarius Is (Partly) In The Wood
Chemical treatments to prevent rotting might be behind the highly sought after sound of a Stradivarius violin.
How The Body Reads Sugar-Labelled ‘Addresses’
Researchers have shown that different patterns of glycan attachment can affect how proteins are distributed in the body.
Kang Jiheong Wins 2016 Reaxys PhD Prize
Kang Jiheong, Pascal Ellerbrock and Jamie Hicks have been awarded the 2016 Reaxys PhD Prize for their research on synthetic chemistry.
Zero Waste, One Reaction, Two Chemicals
Researchers have developed a method to create alcohol and esters for industrial and medical use without any waste or the need for harmful reagents.
‘Caged’ Nanoparticle Mimics Japanese Fishing Float
This unique copper-silver nanoparticle structure looks like Japanese glass fishing floats that are traditionally covered with rope.
A Rainbow Bright Way Of Detecting Arsenic
This nanomaterial-based fluorescent test paper detects levels of arsenic in drinking water in colors ranging from red to cyan.
Element 113 Named ‘Nihonium’ In Honor Of Japan (VIDEO)
The first element to be discovered by an Asian team will likely be named nihonium, with the symbol Nh—a tribute to the researchers’ native Japan.
Anti-Cancer Drug Efficiently Synthesized In The Lab
Cortistatin A inhibits cancer tumors from growing blood vessels, but is difficult to harvest from nature. Now, researchers have fully synthesized it in high-yield quantities.
