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Nobel chemistry winner flunked first college chemistry exam
Talk about bouncing back. MIT professor Moungi Bawendi is a co-winner of this year’s Nobel chemistry…
Microplastics in the mud: Finnish lake sediments help us get to the bottom of plastic pollution
The sun is shining, and air feels surprisingly warm when we walk on a 35cm ice…
Quantum dots: the tiny 'rainbow' crystals behind chemistry Nobel
Quantum dots are tiny crystals that scientists can tune to different colors, giving an extra-vivid pop…
AI-generated misinformation: 3 teachable skills to help address it
In my digital studies class, I asked students to pose a query to ChatGPT and discuss…
Researcher working to revitalize an Indigenous language and bring it into the future
Language is foundational to Indigenous communities, including my own, and a vital connection to our cultures. …
Scientists discover how the SARS-CoV-2 virus initiates replication program in infected cells
How SARS-CoV-2 initiates its replication process during infection is not yet fully understood. Researchers from the…
A precise test of quantum electrodynamics: Measuring the g factor of electrons in hydrogen-like tin
Quantum electrodynamics is the best-tested theory in physics. It describes all electrical and magnetic interactions of…
Study: Climate, population structure impact oakleaf hydrangea genetic diversity
Oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is an understory shrub native to the southeastern United States. The species…
Study uses social media and machine learning to show environmental injustices in Philadelphia's urban parks
In urban areas throughout the United States, it is imperative for all communities to have equal…