All Stories by Jessica Gorman
- Chemistry
Bitter truth about beer comes to a head
Chemists have figured out exactly how beers develop a skunky flavor and smell.
- Chemistry
Milk protein does a membrane good
Chemical engineers have created a new type of durable membrane from whey protein, a natural component of milk.
- Chemistry
Molecules, like Tinkertoys, link up
Researchers have tailored molecules so that they self-assemble into predictable shapes on a gold surface.
- Chemistry
Nobel recognizes three for handy chemistry
The 2001 Nobel Prize in Chemistry honors research that led to new chemicals, materials, and drugs, including widely used heart medicines.
- Chemistry
Nobel prize: Chemistry
The 2001 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognizes the development of molecules for catalyzing fundamental reactions used to make countless pharmaceuticals.
- Astronomy
New alcohol added to space-stuff catalog
Researchers have discovered the molecule vinyl alcohol in space.
- Materials Science
Adhesive loses its stick with heat
A new type of epoxy adhesive loses its stickiness when heated, allowing easy separation of materials that were once tightly bonded.
- Materials Science
Tiny detector finds hydrogen better
Researchers have made a miniature device that can quickly detect hydrogen leaks.
- Chemistry
Molecules get microscopic bar code labels
Researchers have created tiny, striped tags for labeling and tracking biologically important molecules.
- Materials Science
Ceramics stretch for future applications
Researchers have created a ceramic that stretches to 10 times its original length in record time.
- Materials Science
Materials use nitric oxide to kill bacteria
A novel coating may offer a new way to fend off microbial buildup on catheters, artificial hips, and replacement cardiac valves.
- Chemistry
Novel material fights against cavities
A new material that dentists might eventually put under fillings and braces secretes calcium and phosphate ions to rebuild teeth as cavities form.
