Clay: Material of Construction, Biomaterial as Well

CHEMISTRY 08.24.2019 08:28 AM

Clay and hydrogel together create a nanomaterial hybrid that enhances the delivery of cells and regeneration of originally nonhealing bones.

Nanofibers Extracted from This Algae can Filter Water-Borne Bacteria and Viruses

08.24.2019 08:27 AM

Once a menace, the Pithophora algae is now a solution to water scarcity. Pithophora algae, also sometimes known as "horse hair" is a filamentous algae that is green in color and has a coarse texture.

Biologist Works on ‘Spider Silk Library’ at the American Museum of Natural History

08.24.2019 08:20 AM

The study on the genetic structure of spider silk could help in the field of materials science. Biologist and curator, professor, and Director of Comparative Biology Research at the American Museum of Natural History Cheryl Hayashi has dedicated her hours to creating a "silk library" in her laboratory at the museum.

Enormous Methane Reservoir Discovered Under the Sea

08.22.2019 09:37 AM

"Here's a source of chemical energy that's being created by geology,” says researchers.

A New Member of the Carbon Family is Born

08.19.2019 08:18 AM

Scientists have been successful in isolating an 18-atom ring of carbons in the lab. Chemists and physicists in Zurich have recently been successful in isolating a molecule made of 18 carbon atoms in a ring in a recent report in ScienceMag.

The Scaravoid Project: Curry Powder is the Secret Ingredient to Faster Wound Healing

08.18.2019 08:03 AM

The spice commonly found in curry recipes is said to speed up the healing process and prevent scarring, when added to healing foams.

Using Nylon For Transparent Electronic Device Close to the Future

08.17.2019 07:24 AM

As the microelectronic industry is now shifting toward wearable electronic gadgets and electronic (e-)textiles, the comprising electronic materials, such as ferroelectrics, should be integrated with our clothes

New Discovery in Process of Photosynthesis May Held Increase Crop Production

08.16.2019 09:56 AM

Scientists have found how to relieve a bottleneck in the process by which plants transform sunlight into food, which may lead to an increase in crop production.

New Cheap and Efficient Polymer for Natural Gas Adsorption, Synthesized by Researchers

08.14.2019 09:45 AM

The development of a new adsorptive material for natural gas storage will greatly lessen greenhouse gas emissions.

Gold Nanoseaweed: Thinnest Piece of Gold Synthesized by Researchers in the UK

08.12.2019 13:16 PM

Only two atoms thick, the thinnest piece of gold has potential in a number of different areas of application.

6 Types of Tubes Used in Science Laboratories

08.12.2019 10:20 AM

A tube is one of the most common laboratory equipment. Lab tubes are normally found in science labs in their special-purpose racks. Labs use them to store conduct and materials to be used for experiment and research purposes. Tubes are also used for heating, cooling mixing chemicals. There are several types of laboratory tubes used for specific purposes.

Superlubricity Simulation in the Laboratory, Believed to Cut Down Energy Loss

08.04.2019 04:58 AM

Scientist study materials with the least amount of friction at the atomic level. It is common knowledge that friction is everywhere, even in the places where we least take note of it.

Why Zombie Ants Do That Thing They Do

07.23.2019 09:13 AM

Zombie ants drop their jaws, not because of mind control, but because of muscular manipulation. Carpenter ants are known to 'transform' into zombie ants when infected by a parasitic fungus of the genus Ophiocordyceps that are also called zombie ant fungi.

Environmental Stress: Gene Theft by Red Algae From Bacteria

07.22.2019 08:28 AM

Scientists discover that red algae steal genes to fight environmental stress Think about stealing other's genes to improve one's own. This is the case that happened with ten species of red algae that stole approximately 1 percent of their genes from bacteria to incorporate with theirs to fight salt stress and toxic chemicals in hot springs.

Peptides Can Form Without Amino Acids

07.16.2019 11:12 AM

The results of the study may also be useful to the field of synthetic chemistry, as amide bond formation is essential for many commercially critical synthetic materials, bioactive compounds, and pharmaceuticals