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Tag: chemistry
Gold isn’t inert, it just has bodyguards protecting it
To confirm this, the researchers studied the behavior of an oxygen molecule on each type of gold surface. They asked […]
Researchers develop a new process to get lithium out of rocks
The key chemical in the process is ammonium fluoride (NH4F). It’s possible to use the salt directly in a molten […]
Electrical current might be the key to a better cup of coffee
University of Oregon chemist Christopher Hendon loves his coffee—so much so that studying all the factors that go into creating […]
Carbon nanotube wiring gets closer to competing with copper
Skip to content While this material degrades over time, it could point to better ones. A multi-walled carbon nanotube. In […]
“Oobleck” still holds some surprises
Mixing corn starch and water in appropriate amounts produces a slurry that is liquid when stirred slowly but hardens when […]
How chemists turned bourbon waste into supercapacitors
Bourbon is a multi-billion-dollar market, but the American barrel-aged whiskey also produces a lot of wasted grain at distilleries. Chemists […]
Long fingernails vs. touchscreens: This nail polish could help
The rise of touchscreen technology has been a boon in many respects, but for people with long fingernails, there can […]
We keep finding the raw material of DNA in asteroids—what’s it telling us?
Skip to content All your base are belong to… asteroids? This week’s result is just the latest in a growing […]
Quantum computing meets the Möbius molecule
A complex structure with multiple electrons is within reach of today’s hardware. Credit: IBM Research and the University of Manchester […]