Chemistry
We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.
- Environment
Atomic ant sand
Robb Hermes asked for sand ants to get samples of Trinitite, a material created in the test blasts of the first atomic bomb.
- Chemistry
Coatings have simple recipe for success
Chemists encapsulate tiny objects using natural ingredients and easy, inexpensive process.
- Chemistry
High methane in drinking water near fracking sites
Well construction and geology may both play a role in pollution.
- Chemistry
A Tale of Seven Elements
Eric Scerri's book tells the story of filling in the periodic table of the elements.
- Chemistry
An eel’s glow could illuminate liver disease
Fluorescent protein binds to bilirubin, a compound the body must eliminate.
- Chemistry
Microsculptures made easy
Minerals assemble on demand into tiny, complex shapes like tiny flowers.
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- Chemistry
Flame quencher offers less toxic approach to fighting fire
New coating could protect furniture without causing health concerns.
- Chemistry
Malaria drug made by baker’s yeast
Fermentation process using bioengineered version of the fungus could become important new production method for artemisinin.
- Chemistry
Network of cell mimics comes to life
3-D printed material resembles body tissue in form and perhaps function.
- Chemistry
Caffeine’s buzz attracts bees to flowers
Nectar of some blooms carries the drug, which improves bee memory.
- Chemistry
Missing link in taste chain identified
Taste-cell protein sends message to brain that tongue has detected sweet, bitter or umami flavor.
