Solving a crystal's structure when you've only got powder

Crystals reveal the hidden geometry of molecules to the naked eye. Scientists use crystals to figure…

Children in Sub-Saharan Africa dying of COVID-19 at a higher rate than others, study finds

Children in sub-Saharan Africa who are hospitalized with COVID-19 are dying at a rate far greater…

Lockdown drove pollution changes between — even within — cities

A new modelling method allows researchers to measure levels of nitrogen dioxide on a finer scale,…

Decarbonization tech instantly converts co2 to solid carbon

A smart and super-efficient new way of capturing carbon dioxide and converting it to solid carbon…

Particles formed in boreal forests affect clouds in the troposphere

Direct observations were made on the interactions between aerosol particles formed in boreal forests and clouds…

Unexpected energy storage capability where water meets metal surfaces

Researchers have used current and voltage measurements on individual nanoparticles to determine that the capacitively stored…

Fish study shows role of estrogens in sense of smell

Steroid estrogens play an important role as embryos develop a sense of smell, new research shows.…

Self-organization of complex structures: A matter of time

Researchers have developed a new strategy for manufacturing nanoscale structures in a time- and resource-efficient manner. …

Muscular study provides new information about how the largest dinosaurs moved and evolved

New research has revealed how giant 50-ton sauropod dinosaurs, like Diplodocus, evolved from much smaller ancestors,…

Internal ocean in small Saturn moon uncovered

A scientist recently set out to prove that the tiny, innermost moon of Saturn was a…