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Newswise: PFAS flow equally between Arctic Ocean and Atlantic Ocean, study finds
5-Jan-2024 8:00 AM EST
PFAS flow equally between Arctic Ocean and Atlantic Ocean, study finds
American Chemical Society (ACS)

PFAS or “forever chemicals” circulate back-and-forth between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans at roughly equal rates, according to research in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters.

Newswise: Scientists Develop Green Method for Producing Bactericidal Copper Oxide Nanoparticles From Noni Plant (Morinda citrifolia)
Released: 10-Jan-2024 3:05 AM EST
Scientists Develop Green Method for Producing Bactericidal Copper Oxide Nanoparticles From Noni Plant (Morinda citrifolia)
Scientific Project Lomonosov

RUDN University biologist described a green method for obtaining copper oxide nanoparticles from the noni plant (Morinda citrifolia), common in Asia. These nanoparticles have pronounced bactericidal and fungicidal properties.

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Green ammonia could decarbonize 60% of global shipping when offered at just 10 regional fuel ports
Released: 9-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
NEWS RELEASE 9-JAN-2024 Green ammonia could decarbonize 60% of global shipping when offered at just 10 regional fuel ports
IOS Press

A study published today in IOP Publishing’s journal Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability has found that green ammonia could be used to fulfil the fuel demands of over 60% of global shipping by targeting just the top 10 regional fuel ports.

Released: 9-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
The rock that creates clouds
Vienna University of Technology

Feldspar is a ubiquitous mineral and makes up about half of the Earth's crust. In the Earth's atmosphere, feldspars play a surprisingly important role.

Released: 9-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Is spa water a fossil of water? Uncover the real ultra-deep water cycles
University of Tsukuba

Although most natural spa waters primarily originate from atmospheric precipitation, such as rain and snow (known as meteoric water), the present study explored the unique qualities of certain spa waters.

Newswise: How black silicon, a prized material used in solar cells, gets its dark, rough edge
Released: 9-Jan-2024 10:30 AM EST
How black silicon, a prized material used in solar cells, gets its dark, rough edge
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have developed a new theoretical model explaining one way to make black silicon, an important material used in solar cells.

Newswise: The first domino falls for redox reactions
Released: 9-Jan-2024 2:00 AM EST
The first domino falls for redox reactions
Hokkaido University

Transmitting an effect known as a domino reaction using redox chemistry has been achieved for the first time.

Released: 5-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Mysterious missing component in the clouds of Venus revealed
University of Cambridge

What are the clouds of Venus made of? Scientists know it’s mainly made of sulfuric acid droplets, with some water, chlorine, and iron. Their concentrations vary with height in the thick and hostile Venusian atmosphere. But until now they have been unable to identify the missing component that would explain the clouds’ patches and streaks, only visible in the UV range.

Released: 4-Jan-2024 2:00 PM EST
Starting a family with the help of science: The latest research in Fertility
Newswise

Find the latest research and features on fertility in the Fertility News Source on Newswise.

       
Released: 3-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Study demonstrates potency of synthetic antibiotic against serious chronic infections
University of Liverpool

A new synthetic antibiotic developed by University of Liverpool researchers is shown to be more effective than established drugs against ‘superbugs’ such as MRSA, a new study shows.

Released: 3-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
UW–Madison scientists reveal the inner workings of an essential protein trafficking complex
University of Wisconsin–Madison

Like mail carriers who manage to deliver their parcels through snow, rain, heat and gloom, a critical group of mammalian proteins helps cells function properly even under less-than-ideal conditions.Using state-of-the-art cell imaging and genome editing technology, University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists have begun to unravel how this collection of proteins performs its essential service.

Newswise: How does corrosion happen? New research examines process on atomic level
Released: 3-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
How does corrosion happen? New research examines process on atomic level
Binghamton University, State University of New York

New research featuring faculty from Binghamton University, State University of New York reveals how corrosion happens on the atomic level.

Newswise: A tidy cell seems to keep aging at bay
Released: 2-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
A tidy cell seems to keep aging at bay
Osaka University

Just as healthy organs are vital to our well-being, healthy organelles are vital to the proper functioning of the cell. These subcellular structures carry out specific jobs within the cell, for example, mitochondria power the cell and lysosomes keep the cell tidy.

Newswise: First step towards synthetic CO2 fixation in living cells
Released: 2-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
First step towards synthetic CO2 fixation in living cells
Max Planck Society (Max-Planck-Gesellschaft)

Synthetic biology offers the opportunity to build biochemical pathways for the capture and conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2). Researchers at the Max-Planck-Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology have developed a synthetic biochemical cycle that directly converts CO2 into the central building block Acetyl-CoA.

Newswise: Healthy omega-3 fats may slow deadly pulmonary fibrosis, research suggests
Released: 2-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Healthy omega-3 fats may slow deadly pulmonary fibrosis, research suggests
University of Virginia Health System

Could healthy fats found in nuts and fish slow the progression of potentially deadly lung scarring known as pulmonary fibrosis and delay the need for lung transplants?

Newswise: Binghamton University professor and Nobel Laureate Stanley Whittingham wins 2023 VinFuture Grand Prize
Released: 2-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
Binghamton University professor and Nobel Laureate Stanley Whittingham wins 2023 VinFuture Grand Prize
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University, State University of New York Distinguished Professor and Nobel Laureate M. Stanley Whittingham has been chosen as the joint winner of the $3 million 2023 VinFuture Grand Prize in recognition of his contributions to the invention of lithium-ion batteries.

Newswise: Korean Artificial Sun, KSTAR, Installation of a tungsten divertor for long pulse operations
Released: 29-Dec-2023 12:00 AM EST
Korean Artificial Sun, KSTAR, Installation of a tungsten divertor for long pulse operations
National Research Council of Science and Technology

The Korean artificial sun, KSTAR, has completed divertor upgrades, allowing it to operate for extended periods sustaining high-temperature plasma over the 100 million degrees.

Newswise: HKIAS Distinguished Lecture: Making Mechanically Agile Electronics, Opto–Electronics, and Iontronics a Reality. Electroactive Polymers and Amorphous Oxides
Released: 28-Dec-2023 1:05 AM EST
HKIAS Distinguished Lecture: Making Mechanically Agile Electronics, Opto–Electronics, and Iontronics a Reality. Electroactive Polymers and Amorphous Oxides
Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong

Join us for the HKIAS Distinguished Lecture on "Making Mechanically Agile Electronics, Opto–Electronics, and Iontronics a Reality. Electroactive Polymers and Amorphous Oxides" by Professor Tobin Marks, a renowned expert in the field.

Newswise: Scientists Probe the Emergent Structure of the Carbon Nucleus
Released: 26-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Scientists Probe the Emergent Structure of the Carbon Nucleus
Department of Energy, Office of Science

The physics of carbon-12 are extremely complex. This research computed the nuclear states of carbon-12 from first principles using supercomputers and nuclear lattice simulations.

Newswise: Turning plastic trash into chemistry treasure
Released: 24-Dec-2023 9:00 PM EST
Turning plastic trash into chemistry treasure
Hokkaido University

Researchers employ common plastics to kickstart radical chain reactions, creating a way to reuse plastic waste while improving process safety and efficiency.

Newswise: GPCR structure: Research reveals molecular origins of function for a key drug target
Released: 21-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
GPCR structure: Research reveals molecular origins of function for a key drug target
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital reveal how G protein-coupled receptors, major therapeutic drug targets, decode critical properties of their ligands.

15-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Sniffing women’s tears reduces aggressive behavior in men
PLOS

New research, publishing December 21st in the open access journal in PLOS Biology, shows that tears from women contain chemicals that block aggression in men.

     
Newswise: New Study Reveals Perfluoroalkyl Acids Accelerate DNA Degradation, Highlighting Potential Ecological Risks
Released: 21-Dec-2023 8:50 AM EST
New Study Reveals Perfluoroalkyl Acids Accelerate DNA Degradation, Highlighting Potential Ecological Risks
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Perfluoroalkyl Acids (PFAAs), infamous for their persistence and widespread environmental presence, have long been a concern due to their toxicological impacts.

Released: 20-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Working with Big Data requires a lot of power! The latest research and features on Supercomputing
Newswise

With the rise in machine learning applications and artificial intelligence, it's no wonder that more and more scientists and researchers are turning to supercomputers. Supercomputers are commonly used for making predictions with advanced modeling and simulations. This can be applied to climate research, weather forecasting, genomic sequencing, space exploration, aviation engineering and more.

       
Newswise: Study: “Goldilocks system” boosts efficiency of nickel-catalyzed reactions
Released: 20-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Study: “Goldilocks system” boosts efficiency of nickel-catalyzed reactions
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Chemists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have published a paper on research that provides new details about the mechanism behind nickel-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and the surprising discovery that acetonitrile and other alkyl nitriles boost product yield, which could benefit a whole range of these increasingly popular chemical transformations.

Newswise: Molecular jackhammers’ ‘good vibrations’ eradicate cancer cells
Released: 19-Dec-2023 10:05 PM EST
Molecular jackhammers’ ‘good vibrations’ eradicate cancer cells
Rice University

The Beach Boys’ iconic hit single “Good Vibrations” takes on a whole new layer of meaning thanks to a recent discovery by Rice University scientists and collaborators, who have uncovered a way to destroy cancer cells by using the ability of some molecules to vibrate strongly when stimulated by light.

   
Released: 19-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
Breakthrough Discovery: AI Models Predict Decay Modes and Half-Lives of Superheavy Nuclei with Unprecedented Accuracy
TranSpread

A study is published in the journal of Nuclear Science and Techniques, researchers from Sun Yat-sen University, have achieved a significant breakthrough in understanding the decay processes of superheavy nuclei.

Newswise: First observation of how water molecules move near a metal electrode
Released: 18-Dec-2023 8:05 PM EST
First observation of how water molecules move near a metal electrode
Institute for Basic Science

A collaborative team of experimental and computational physical chemists from South Korea and the United States have made an important discovery in the field of electrochemistry, shedding light on the movement of water molecules near metal electrodes.

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Released: 18-Dec-2023 11:25 AM EST
Year in review: Argonne highlights from 2023
Argonne National Laboratory

Some of the work happening today at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory can already be felt in the form of new vaccines, accessible climate models and big steps toward quantum computing.

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Released: 18-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Researchers invent "methane cleaner": Could become a permanent fixture in cattle and pig barns
University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Science

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has determined that reducing methane gas emissions will immediately reduce the rise in global temperatures. The gas is up to 85 times more potent of a greenhouse gas than CO2, and more than half of it is emitted by human sources, with cattle and fossil fuel production accounting for the largest share.

Newswise: Exploring the effects of vascularization strategies on brain organoids
Released: 15-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Exploring the effects of vascularization strategies on brain organoids
Waseda University

Cerebral organoids are three-dimensional, in vitro cultured brains that mimic the activities of the human brain. They have emerged as invaluable tools to comprehend evolution, disease pathogenesis, and neurodevelopmental processes. However, the development of these organoids is still in nascent stages with several limitations that hinder their broad applications. A major obstacle is the absence of a functional vasculature that can restrict the size of organoids, trigger cell death, and prevent cell differentiation in the organoids.

   
Newswise: Computational model captures the elusive transition states of chemical reactions
Released: 15-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Computational model captures the elusive transition states of chemical reactions
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

During a chemical reaction, molecules gain energy until they reach what’s known as the transition state — a point of no return from which the reaction must proceed. This state is so fleeting that it’s nearly impossible to observe it experimentally.

Released: 15-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Acid sensor and calcium store discovered in plants
University of Würzburg

When plants are infected by pathogens, suffer from a lack of water or have to react to other external stimuli, the first thing they do is increase the proton and calcium concentration in the affected cells.

Newswise: New method paves the way for new antibiotics
Released: 15-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
New method paves the way for new antibiotics
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Singleton is the lead author of a study that shows how a combination of two new substances effectively kills methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Released: 15-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Five researchers named Argonne Distinguished Fellows for 2023
Argonne National Laboratory

Researcher’s honor is awarded to less than 3% of Laboratory’s scientific staff.

Released: 14-Dec-2023 2:20 PM EST
UAlbany Scientists Explore New Molecular Tool to Treat Retinal Degenerative Disease
University at Albany, State University of New York

RNA Institute research team receives funding to explore a new molecular tool for treating retinal degenerative disease

Newswise: A new catalyst opens efficient conversion from nitrate pollution to valuable ammonia
Released: 14-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
A new catalyst opens efficient conversion from nitrate pollution to valuable ammonia
Tsinghua University Press

Pollution spewing from a booming global economy poses a number of different threats to human health. Researchers from Zhongyuan University of Technology proposed a new possible avenue to efficiently convert nitrate, a widespread water pollutant, back to valuable ammonia.

Newswise: Bridging Theory and Fusion Experiments through Physics-Informed Deep Learning
Released: 13-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Bridging Theory and Fusion Experiments through Physics-Informed Deep Learning
Department of Energy, Office of Science

The extreme conditions in fusion experiments limit the ability of diagnostic tools to collect data on plasmas. This makes it difficult to compare models against measurements from experimental fusion devices.

Newswise: Extracting uranium from seawater as another source of nuclear fuel
8-Dec-2023 8:00 AM EST
Extracting uranium from seawater as another source of nuclear fuel
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Did you know that the oceans hold more uranium than can be found on land? Seawater could become another source of nuclear fuel, and researchers in ACS Central Science report a way to capture it effectively.

Released: 12-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Illuminating the nanoscale: the forceful dance of light and heat
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology developed a microscope that visualizes the invisible forces exerted by light at the nanoscale. This groundbreaking tool reveals the intimate tango between light, force, and temperature with unprecedented detail and speed.

Newswise: Lawrence Livermore and Bay Area startup demonstrate large-scale, cryo-compressed hydrogen storage system for heavy-duty transportation
Released: 12-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Lawrence Livermore and Bay Area startup demonstrate large-scale, cryo-compressed hydrogen storage system for heavy-duty transportation
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Verne, a San Francisco-based start-up, have demonstrated a cryo-compressed hydrogen storage system of suitable scale for heavy-duty vehicles.

Released: 12-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Zapping manure with special electrode promises an efficient method to produce fertilizers, other chemicals
University of Wisconsin–Madison

An interdisciplinary team led by University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists has developed a new technique that could help farmers extract useful nutrients such as ammonia and potassium from livestock manure to efficiently make fertilizer and other useful chemical products.

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Released: 12-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
ECHO Discovery: Prenatal Air Pollution Exposure and Risk of Autism
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Join Dr. Akhgar Ghassabian's ECHO Discovery presentation on December 13 at 1 p.m. for insights into emerging evidence linking environmental chemical exposure to autism.

   
Newswise: New analysis outlines national opportunities to remove carbon dioxide at the gigaton scale
8-Dec-2023 6:00 AM EST
New analysis outlines national opportunities to remove carbon dioxide at the gigaton scale
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers, along with scientists from more than a dozen institutions, have completed a first-of-its-kind high-resolution assessment of carbon dioxide (CO2) removal (CDR) in the United States.

Newswise: Spatial structure of AstaP protein explains its unique ability to bind a broad spectrum of carotenoids
Released: 9-Dec-2023 7:05 AM EST
Spatial structure of AstaP protein explains its unique ability to bind a broad spectrum of carotenoids
Scientific Project Lomonosov

Scientists from the FRC “Fundamentals of Biotechnology” and Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of bioorganic chemistry studied the 3D structure of AstaPo1 and its relationship to the protein function.

Newswise: First observation of structures resulting from 3D domain swapping in antibody light chains
Released: 8-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
First observation of structures resulting from 3D domain swapping in antibody light chains
Nara Institute of Science and Technology

Antibodies (immunoglobulins) are Y-shaped proteins that recognize and neutralize specific pathogens. Their ability to target specific molecules or cells has made them promising candidates for future drug development.

Newswise: Time-tested magnesium oxide: Unveiling CO2 absorption dynamics
Released: 8-Dec-2023 12:15 PM EST
Time-tested magnesium oxide: Unveiling CO2 absorption dynamics
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Magnesium oxide is a promising material for capturing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere and injecting it deep underground to limit the effects of climate change. But making the method economical will require discovering the speed at which carbon dioxide is absorbed and how environmental conditions affect the chemical reactions involved.

Newswise: Limitations of asteroid crater lakes as climate archives
Released: 6-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Limitations of asteroid crater lakes as climate archives
University of Göttingen

In southern Germany just north of the Danube, there lies a large circular depression between the hilly surroundings: the Nördlinger Ries. Almost 15 million years ago, an asteroid struck this spot. Today, the impact crater is one of the most useful analogues for asteroid craters on early Mars.

Newswise: Stephen A. Koch Receives American Chemical Society  Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry
Released: 6-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Stephen A. Koch Receives American Chemical Society Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry
Stony Brook University

Stephen A. Koch, Stony Brook University professor emeritus in the Department of Chemistry, was recently named the recipient of the 2023 American Chemical Society (ACS) Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry “for pioneering contributions to bioinorganic chemistry and fundamental synthetic coordination chemistry, and for exceptional service to the ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry.” The award is sponsored by Strem Chemicals.

Newswise: Neutrons score electrochemical win for carbon-neutral ammonia
Released: 6-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Neutrons score electrochemical win for carbon-neutral ammonia
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Scientists from Stanford University and the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are turning air into fertilizer without leaving a carbon footprint.



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