Unicellular microorganisms are the most abundant form of life on Earth in terms of quantity and…
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High-entropy nanoparticles hold promise for catalytic applications
Alloying is a magic trick used to produce new materials by synergistically mixing at least two…
Theoretical physicist predicted structure of gold cluster that chops carbon dioxide
Gold and silver are important elements in cluster chemistry. They are chemically very active and are…
Study reveals the attack initiation mechanism of predatory bacteria
Scientists have unraveled the attack initiation mechanism used by so-called “predatory bacteria’, which are capable of…
The plus and minus of microtubules
Microtubules are protein polymers that assemble into dynamic structures, essential for cell division, shape, motility, and…
The surprising way a volcanic eruption fueled a bloom of ocean algae
When Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted in 2018, it destroyed some 700 homes and sent hundreds of…
All comets in the solar system might come from the same place
All comets might share their place of birth, new research says. For the first time ever,…
Satellites reveal peatland fire susceptibility
When large areas of carbon-rich soil catch fire, the blaze emits massive amounts of carbon into…
With 'retargeted' advertising, sooner is better than later
At this point, no online shoppers should be surprised if they go sniffing around the internet…
Malaysia to make it rain as Indonesian smog pollutes air
Malaysia prepared to seed clouds after air quality in parts of the country reached unhealthy levels…