Controlling individual droplets leads to more efficient self-cleaning surfaces and lab-on-a-chip implementations. University of Groningen professor…
Modified enzyme can increase second-generation ethanol production
One of the main challenges of second-generation biofuel production is identifying enzymes produced by microorganisms for…
To help the bees, protect the prairie
California almond farmers who depend on commercial bee hives to pollinate their lucrative crops would benefit…
A vegan meat revolution could save the planet
A few years ago, convincing meat-free “meat” was nothing more than a distant dream for most…
A simple formula that could be useful for air purification, space propulsion, and molecular analyses
When a raindrop falls through a thundercloud, it is subject to strong electric fields that pull…
Researchers urge reduced use of PFAS chemicals in consumer products
Human exposure to unnecessary and potentially harmful chemicals could be greatly reduced if manufacturers add chemicals…
The hidden structure of the periodic system
The periodic table of elements that most chemistry books depict is only one special case. This…
Cutting potentially harmful chemicals like PFAS from consumer goods
Human exposure to unnecessary and potentially harmful chemicals could be greatly reduced if manufacturers add chemicals…
The complex fate of Antarctic species in the face of a changing climate
Researchers have presented support for the theory that marine invertebrates with larger body size are generally…
Hypertension drug may hold promise for Alzheimer's disease
The blood pressure drug nilvadipine increased blood flow to the brain’s memory and learning center, without…