In popular culture, scientists are often portrayed as very nerdy and socially inept, with probably the most famous example being Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory. As a result, some people assume that all scientists fit in this mould.
While…
Category: 6. Chemistry
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1.2GHz NMR magnet arrives at University of Warwick | News
One of the most powerful nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) magnets in the world has been delivered to the University of Warwick. The magnet, which is being installed at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council’s UK high-field solid…
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Letters: March 2025 | Opinion
Graham Richards
Members of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) will be saddened to hear that Graham Richards died in his sleep on 11 February 2025, aged 85. Richards made exceptional contributions to the chemistry community throughout his…
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Scientists Just Cracked the Code for Twisting and Stacking 2D Materials
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in imaging the dynamic assembly of bilayer covalent organic frameworks in solution. This discovery opens the door to better control over how these ultra-thin materials stack, leading to fascinating moiré…
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Revolutionizing Carbon Capture: Scientists Crack the Code to Efficient CO2 Conversion
KIMS and KAIST have developed a catalyst synthesis process and precision control technology to optimize carbon dioxide conversion efficiency. As climate change and carbon emissions become increasingly urgent global issues, the need for efficient…
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Quantum interference in molecule-surface collisions
The quantum rules shaping molecular collisions are now coming into focus, offering fresh insights for chemistry and materials science.
When molecules collide with surfaces, a complex exchange of energy takes place between the molecule and the…
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Sea water purification technique outperforms commonly used materials, even activated carbon
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan, led by Yusuke Yamauchi and Yusuke Asakura, in collaboration with Xingtao Xu at Zhejiang Ocean University, have discovered a new technique for improving the electrodes that convert seawater into potable…
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A clear game-changer: Water-repellent glass breaks new ground
Curtin University researchers have developed a new technique to make glass water-repellent, a feature that could improve safety in vehicles, reduce cleaning costs for buildings and enhance filtration systems.
The research, published in the…
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Turning waste organic compound into useful pharmaceuticals and energy using a technique inspired by photosynthesis
A research team led by Assistant Professor Shogo Mori and Professor Susumu Saito at Nagoya University has developed a groundbreaking method of artificial photosynthesis that uses sunlight and water to produce energy and valuable organic…
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Ancient Vesuvius victim’s brain contains first natural organic glass ever seen | Research
A unique organic glass discovered in the brain of a victim of the 79 AD Mount Vesuvius eruption is the first known example of high-temperature vitrification of animal tissues. Experiments suggest that the brain was heated to at least 510°C…
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