Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have embarked on a groundbreaking study to explore the potential of direct air capture (DAC) of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The aim of this research is to achieve negative emissions, where the amount of carbon dioxide removed from the Earth’s envelope of gases exceeds
Chemistry
The development of efficient catalysts plays a crucial role in advancing chemical synthesis in various industries. Basic oxide catalysts, which contain oxygen ions with unpaired electrons, have been widely used in the synthesis of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemicals. In recent years, there have been efforts to enhance the catalytic power of these catalysts by improving
In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, researchers worldwide are working tirelessly to gain a better understanding of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, and its mechanisms of infection. While the initial wave of infections has subsided in many countries, cases of COVID-19 continue to persist. A recent study conducted by researchers at Kanazawa University, published
In a unique union, two scientists, who happen to be brothers working in different fields, have joined forces to address a chemical challenge concerning the utilization of silicon in electronic devices. Dr. Tamim Darwish, the head of the National Deuteration Facility (NDF), approached his brother, Dr. Nadim Darwish, a Senior Lecturer specializing in molecular electronics
For the past 200 years, scientists have been perplexed by the inability to grow dolomite, a common mineral, in laboratory conditions that mimic its natural formation. However, a recent breakthrough by a team of researchers from the University of Michigan and Hokkaido University in Japan has finally solved the long-standing geology mystery known as the
The cost of producing drugs to treat cancer and other serious illnesses has always been a major concern, with pharmaceutical companies investing significant resources into research and development. As a result, these drug treatments often come with a hefty price tag, making them inaccessible to many patients. However, thanks to groundbreaking research conducted by UCLA
Researchers from the University of Kansas have made significant progress in understanding the genetic cluster responsible for producing sartorypyrones, a chemical compound generated by the fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus. Aspergillosis, caused by fungi of the Aspergillus family, poses a serious threat to over 300,000 individuals each year. By gaining a deeper understanding of the genes
Alchemy, the ancient practice of turning base metals into precious materials, has always intrigued scientists and alchemists alike. One such mystery, surrounding the detonation of fulminating gold, has remained unsolved for a staggering 400 years. However, thanks to the groundbreaking research conducted by Professor Simon Hall and his team at the University of Bristol, the
The discovery of small molecules that can enhance immune pathways has the potential to revolutionize the fields of vaccine design and immunotherapy for cancer. However, with an estimated 10^60 drug-like small molecules in existence, finding the right molecules to stimulate the desired immune response is a daunting task. In an exciting breakthrough, researchers have utilized
Crystalline materials play a crucial role in various industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, photovoltaics, and catalysts. As scientists continue to design new materials to address emerging challenges, the need for precise identification methods becomes increasingly important. Currently, powder X-ray diffraction is widely used for this purpose, but it becomes complex when dealing with multiphase samples containing