New isomer separation method a boon for research on protein oxidation

Proteins are made up of long chains of amino acids, and most proteins have one or…

Days after Idaho's earthquake, experts seek answers about historic, unexpected event

About half an hour before the ground began shaking last week, Glenn Thackray had fired off…

Chemists develop noble metal aerogels for electrochemical hydrogen production

Electrocatalysis is one of the most studied topics in the field of material science, because it…

NASA Satellite Data Show 30 Percent Drop In Air Pollution Over Northeast U.S.

While less air pollution may seem like a great thing, the recent improvements in air quality…

Optical imaging technology may help surgeons better treat cancer, brain diseases

Researchers created technology that uses optical imaging to better help surgeons map out tumors in the…

Rare, damaging inherited mutations work together to reduce lifespan

Scientists report that the combined effects of rare, damaging mutations present at birth have a negative…

Field-scale evapotranspiration in central Spain

The animation shows evapotranspiration estimates for an irrigated agricultural area in central Spain. The amount of…

Engineered enzyme able to break down PET in ten hours

A team of researchers from TBI, Université de Toulouse, CRITT Bio-Industries and Carbios, Biopôle Clermont Limagne,…

Influence of the diagenetic water medium on the hydrogen isotope of sedimentary N-alkanes

The hydrogen isotopic composition of sedimentary n-alkanes can be used to study paleoclimate, organic matter sources…

PIA23834: Arabia Terra Channel

           Target: Mars Mission:  2001 Mars Odyssey Instrument:  THEMIS Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU Click here…