Anions and solvents direct nucleation and growth of the solid electrolyte interphase

Batteries charge and recharge—apparently all thanks to a perfect interplay of electrode material and electrolyte. However,…

Novel DNA sensor can rapidly detect antibiotic-resistant pathogens

Antibiotics have revolutionized the field of medicine by making it possible to treat most known microbial…

To produce more food, scientists look to get more mileage out of plant enzymes

Enzymes play essential roles in the cells of every living thing, from bacteria, to plants to…

Want to improve your health? Head to a national park, and absorb the sounds

Wolves howling, birds singing, rain falling—natural sounds inspire us and connect us to nature. New research…

Explosive origins of 'secondary' ice—and snow

Where does snow come from? This may seem like a simple question to ponder as half…

Utah Amateur Radio Club Marks its Centennial

The Ogden Amateur Radio Club (OARC) in Utah is celebrating its 100th anniversary as an organized…

Antibody injections could become more affordable with new production method

Antibody injections are a highly desirable treatment for people with chronic diseases such as cancer, psoriasis,…

How a lithium-metal electrode ages

Even when a device is turned off, its battery gradually loses its charge and eventually some…

Worth one's salt: An ancient Maya commodity

The first documented record of salt as an ancient Maya commodity at a marketplace is depicted…

Don't let the small stuff get you down — your well-being may depend on it

Psychologists suggest that the longer negativity lingers in your brain, the unhappier you may be. …