Chemistry breakhrough: capturing carbon dioxide for keeps

CHEMISTRY 02.27.2019 07:32 AM

Carbon dioxide has a new process of converting it into coal Scientists from RMIT University have discovered an economically viable process of converting carbon dioxide into solid coal through liquid metals.

Nematode odors offer possible advantage in the battle against insect pests

02.26.2019 08:30 AM

Gardeners commonly use nematodes to naturally get rid of harmful soil-dwelling insects. A new study published today in the journal Functional Ecology revealed that these insect-killing nematodes also produce distinctive chemical cues, which deter Colorado potato beetles and make potato leaves less palatable to them.

Folded wax paper: a fast method in detecting malaria

02.25.2019 08:15 AM

A fast and reliable way of detecting malaria has been developed by scientists Scientists from Glasgow University developed a new method for detecting malaria.

Producing biofuels from Escherichia coli

02.25.2019 05:54 AM

E. coli used to produce bioproducts including biofuels A new method in producing bioproducts by optimizing and genetically engineering E. coli bacteria has been proposed.

University of Queensland researchers convert waste glass using new method

02.25.2019 05:54 AM

Researchers develop new method of converting waste glass into useful products Scientists discover a new technique in recycling even small fragments of glass into a useful substance.

Oxalic acid from captured carbon dioxide: a new process

02.23.2019 10:49 AM

Scientists discover the process in converting captured carbon dioxide into oxalic acid Michigan Technological University scientists discovered a method in capturing carbon dioxide and converting it to oxalic acid.

Chemical added to consumer products impairs response to antibiotic treatment

02.22.2019 08:31 AM

Triclosan added to toothpaste, mouthwash to kill bacteria inadvertently makes such cells stronger Grocery store aisles are stocked with products that promise to kill bacteria.

New Source of Fuel: Converting Methanol to Ethanol Using Ultraviolet Light

02.20.2019 10:02 AM

Useful ethanol from methanol using ultraviolet light. McGill University researchers found a new method in converting methanol to ethanol using ultraviolet light.

Porous carbon fiber research one step closer to use in automotive industry

02.20.2019 09:07 AM

An update on recently reported research on porous carbon fibers shows how this material can be used in an industrial setting, marking an important step from the theoretical to application.

Physicists discovers planet-like spinning electrons

02.19.2019 09:36 AM

Electrons are found to spin like planets Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers discovered planet-like spinning electrons that could innovate solar cells, electronic displays, lasers, and in lighting.

Singapore Beaches hounded by microplastics with pathogenic bacteria

02.15.2019 07:58 AM

Bacterial scare on the beaches of Singapore National University of Singapore scientists have discovered a biodiverse bacteria thriving on microplastics across Singapore's beaches and coastal regions.

Waste brine from desalination: A useful source of chemicals

02.14.2019 08:33 AM

Desalination results to waste products that can be used to produce useful chemicals The world's arid coastal regions utilize desalination in producing water they need for drinking and for agriculture.

Swiss scientists developed probes designed to reveal the physical forces inside living cells

02.12.2019 07:35 AM

The detection of physical forces is one of the most complex challenges facing science. Although Newton's apple has long solved the problem of gravity, imaging the physical forces that act in living cells remains one of the main mysteries of current biology. Considered to play a decisive role in many biological processes, the chemical tools to visualize the physical forces in action do not exist.

Fashion Breakthrough: Adaptive Clothing Material Dependent on the Environment

02.11.2019 07:44 AM

A group of researchers discovered fabric that adjusts to the environment Humans are under the mercy of the environment especially when it comes to temperature.

Cooking chemistry minus heat equals new non-toxic adhesive

01.31.2019 08:40 AM

A new soy-based, non-toxic adhesive could be used in organic food packaging and some speciality food items.