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Researchers Use Solar Energy to Reduce Chemical Manufacturing Emissions

New method can significantly lower energy needs and carbon footprint of key industrial chemical process

Second Chemical Spill Reported at Silfab Solar Facility in York County

The latest leak of hydrofluoric acid comes just two days after a previous spill of potassium hydroxide at the same site.

The Statue's Color Shifted Decade by Decade

The Statue of Liberty's appearance has transformed over the years, from a reddish-gold metallic beacon to the iconic green we know today.

New Steam-Enabled Self-Cleaning Mechanism Boosts Fuel Cell Sulfur Tolerance

University of Utah researchers discover a way to engineer catalysts that can actively clean themselves during fuel cell operation.

Irvine Teen Speaks Out After Home Lab Sparks FBI Probe

17-year-old says he's "just a kid whose interested in science"

California Teen Speaks Out Over FBI Terror Probe on Chemistry Experiments

Amalvin Fritz says he was trying to find a cure for cancer, not create explosives

Scientists Create DNA Structures Without Hydrogen Bonds

NYU chemists find DNA tiles can self-assemble into complex 3D structures using shape alone, challenging a fundamental paradigm in DNA nanotechnology.

Florida State Chemist Synthesizes Complex Natural Molecule for Drug Potential

James Frederich's team is the first to fully synthesize fusicoccadiene, a precursor to an emerging cancer treatment.

ACS Divisions Embrace Interdisciplinary Collaboration for the Future

As the American Chemical Society celebrates 150 years, its 32 divisions are leading the way in cross-pollination of ideas and fostering a more inclusive scientific community.

Tulane Launches NSF-Funded Summer Research Program

The 10-week initiative integrates lab research with real-world impacts.

OC Family Defends 17-Year-Old's Home Science Lab After FBI Probe

Authorities say the teen mixed unknown chemicals, triggering a hazmat response.

New Tech Speeds Up Toxic Pollutant Detection in Water, Soil

Researchers use AI and nanoparticles to streamline environmental monitoring and analysis

Researchers Develop Technique to Hear Single Molecules

New infrared-integrated scanning tunneling microscopy allows scientists to detect vibrations of individual molecules.

High Magnetic Fields Help Researchers Uncover Atomic Structures in Drugs

Iowa State's Aaron Rossini develops solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy methods to aid drug design and other research

Scientists Create Vast New Color Palette for Biomedicine

UC Santa Barbara researchers develop efficient technique to synthesize non-natural amino acids for peptide construction.

Tulane Researchers Named Senior Members of National Academy of Inventors

Eight Tulane faculty recognized for driving innovation and translating discoveries into real-world solutions.

AI Unveils Chemistry of High-Performance Battery Electrolytes

Cornell researchers develop AI framework to predict and explain battery electrolyte performance

UAlbany Unveils Laser Method for mRNA Drug Testing

Researchers develop a non-destructive technique to analyze mRNA encapsulation in lipid nanoparticles.

Booker Native Wendy Galvan Participates in Research at Pantex Plant

Texas Tech graduate student conducts chemistry research as Pantex's first-ever researcher in residence.

Alfa Chemistry Launches Quinoline and Isoquinoline Alkaloid Collections for Drug Discovery

New curated alkaloid collections aim to streamline research into these 'privileged' scaffolds.

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