Biofuel Extracted from Hazelnut Shells Show Potential as Renewable Energy Source

ENERGY 08.25.2021 05:16 AM

A form of biofuel found in hazelnut shells has the potential to be a new renewable energy source - using various thermochemical processes to extract oils from the waste material.

Renewable Energy: How Green Hydrogen Will Bridge The Gap for Energy Transition

08.25.2021 03:20 AM

A new paper reveals a probable solution that could ease climate change through green hydrogen solutions.

Research Brings New Technique That Locates, Monitors Individual Atoms in Nanoparticles While Moving

08.20.2021 23:02 PM

A new method can identify and locate individual atoms in these nanoscale materials, even when they are moving and vibrating.

New Discovery on Plastics Could Pave the Way for Better Products, Batteries, Screens

08.20.2021 00:08 AM

Researchers from the University of South Florida found that plastics are a little bit rubbery, which could pave the way for developing better automobile paints, batteries, and cellphone screens.

Ion Dynamics in Phosphate Glass During Hydration; Silicophosphate Potential Solution to Bone and Muscle Disorders

08.10.2021 23:08 PM

A new study suggests how phospate glass can serves as biomaterial through ion diffusion and hydration.

Amalgamation of Two Metals Form Nanocrystals Through an 'Intuitive' Technique

08.09.2021 09:28 AM

Researchers were able to develop a new amalgamation process that results in two metals producing nanocrystals, opening a new avenue for creating intermetallic nanocrystals for a variety of specialized applications.

Famed Stonehenge Megaliths Durabiility, Resistance to Weathering Finally Explained in Geological Study

08.06.2021 07:12 AM

Geological analysis reveals what makes the famed megaliths of Stonehenge in southern England extremely durable that they resist centuries of weathering.

Skoltech Leads Open-Source Project Using Neural Networks to Generate Organic Molecule Nomenclature

08.04.2021 16:52 PM

A new open-source project employs a neural network to create names for organic compounds compliant with the IUPAC nomenclature systems - showing the potential of this technology to efficiently handle exact algorithmic problems.

Notable Discoveries in Science 50, 100, and 150 Years Ago That Are Not Widely Known

08.02.2021 06:44 AM

Humans have used science in understanding how things behave the way they are. In this article, learn notable discoveries from 50, 100, and 150 years ago that contributed to scientific knowledge.

Copper Atoms Kept Closer to Combat Bacteria, New Approach Shown in Study

07.28.2021 08:20 AM

Scientists discovered a new strategy involving copper atoms that are kept closer to enhance the hydrogen peroxide antibacterial activity.

Chemical Recycling Repurposes Diapers into Adhesives Removing Millions of Sodden Diaper Wastes

07.28.2021 06:45 AM

Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a unique three-step chemical recycling process to turn disposable diaper wastes into adhesives used in sticky notes and bandages while killing all bacteria.

Life on Venus: Volcanic Activities Might Explain the Presence of Phosphine in the Atmosphere

07.20.2021 23:16 PM

Life on Venus might not be real according to a new study that explores the origin of the phosphine found in the Venusian atmosphere. They think the strange chemical might be a product of volcanism on the planet.

Fluorescence Used to Monitor Water Quality by Detecting Hydrocarbons and Pesticides in Real-time

07.16.2021 08:55 AM

UBCO scientists are testing fluorescence in detecting impurities in the water to monitor water quality, and determine these impurities from other compounds.

Water Fleas' Rapid Evolution: New Study Identifies More Than 300 Varying Genes

07.14.2021 23:09 PM

In new research, scientists showed rapid water flea evolution. Specifically, they were able to identify over 300 genes that vary in the water flea's genome.

Elastic Ice Microfibers: Scientists Believe They Can Help Detect Air Pollution

07.11.2021 21:46 PM

Scientists have recently introduced a new invention in which they were able to develop what they named "elastic ice microfibers," thin ice strands that can bend and curl.