chemistry
10 Scientists Awarded The 2017 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
Ten scientists under the age of 45 were honored for their significant contributions to science and technology with the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize.
How To Work With Other Scientists
What’s the best and worst thing about working with a biologist, chemist, physicist, mathematician and an engineer?
Artificial Catalysts For Epigenetics Without Enzymes
Scientists in Japan have performed DNA acetylation in living cells using chemical catalysts instead of biological enzymes.
An Eco-Friendly Sponge For Soaking Up Oil Spills
Scientists in India have combined cellulose with a gelator to create a sponge that effectively sucks up crude oil.
Giving Bacteria An Electrifying ‘Armor’
Coating bacteria in a conductive polymer not only increases the efficiency of electron transfer but also helps them survive better in microbial fuel cells.
Flexible Electronics Inspired By Plants
A plant stem has inspired researchers to develop a versatile aerogel that could be used in bendable devices.
Designing Artificial Ion Channels
Researchers in South Korea have developed artificial ion channels that can transfer iodide ions 60 times more efficiently than chloride ions.
A Mild Way To Break Down Plastic Waste
Researchers have developed a highly efficient catalyst for breaking highly resistant chemical bonds, paving the way for easier recycling of plastic waste.
Mesocrystals Make Hydrogen Production Ten Times More Efficient
A group of Japanese researchers has developed a photocatalyst that can make hydrogen production ten times more efficient.
