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New benzofuran synthesis method enables complex molecule creation

In the field of organic chemistry, scientists are always looking out for new types of reactions to unlock synthesis routes for challenging compounds. Most of the progress that we have witnessed in pharmaceutics and agrochemicals ...

Research revives 1800s photos

Researchers from Western University developed techniques for creating images from old, badly tarnished photographs. These techniques could also be used to study other historic artifacts and fossils and prevent corrosion ...

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Polymers
The science of static shock jolted into the 21st century
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New spectrometer helps identify alternative catalyst materials for affordable hydrogen fuel cells
Biochemistry
A promising target for new RNA therapeutics now accessible
Biochemistry
Research uncovers why urine sprayed by cats emits a pungent odor
Analytical Chemistry
New strategy for assessing the applicability of reactions
Biochemistry
Recent advances in application of polysaccharides in cosmetics
Biochemistry
Drug delivery innovation: Multifunctional system based on switchable peptide-stabilized emulsions
Analytical Chemistry
Researchers find natural manganite ores have significant effect on environmental behavior of arsenic
Biochemistry
Researchers develop better way to make painkiller from trees
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Finding new chemistry to capture double the carbon
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Scientists unveil ruthenium catalyst for new reaction discovery and optimization
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Hubble goes hunting for small main belt asteroids
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Invasive species sound off about impending ecosystem changes
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Dense network of seismometers reveals how the underground ruptures
Education
Training of brain processes makes reading more efficient
Bio & Medicine
Scientists grow human mini-lungs as animal alternative for nanomaterial safety testing
Plants & Animals
Team finds direct evidence of 'itinerant breeding' in East Coast shorebird species
Earth Sciences
'Human-induced' climate change behind deadly Sahel heat wave: Study
Nanophysics
Thermal properties of new 2D materials for microchips can now be measured well
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Researchers investigate three star-forming regions, identify hundreds young stellar objects
Plants & Animals
How insects control their wings: The mysterious mechanics of insect flight
Social Sciences
Data-driven music: Converting climate measurements into music
Paleontology & Fossils
Discovery of new ancient giant snake in India
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Researchers create nanomembrane to increase reaction rate in chemical production
Cell & Microbiology
Researchers reveal a hidden trait in Mycobacterium genomes governing stress adaptation
Condensed Matter
Scientists experimentally observe current-driven antiskyrmion sliding
Earth Sciences
Amazonia's fire crises: Emergency fire bans insufficient, strategic action needed before next burning season
Evolution
Scientists construct organo-phosphatic shells of brachiopods
Evolution
Instinct for 'fight or flight' may be much older than we thought
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A promising target for new RNA therapeutics now accessible

Only recently, a new era in medicine began with the first RNA vaccines. These active substances are modified RNAs that trigger immune responses of the human immune system. Another approach in RNA medicine targets the body's ...

Finding new chemistry to capture double the carbon

Finding ways to capture, store, and use carbon dioxide (CO2) remains an urgent global problem. As temperatures continue to rise, keeping CO2 from entering the atmosphere can help limit warming where carbon-based fuels are ...