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Phys.org / Resonant frequencies reveal a map for optimizing single-atom catalysts
Using nuclear magnetic resonance, researchers at ETH Zurich have studied the atomic environments of single platinum atoms in solid supports as well as their spatial orientation. In the future, this method can be used to optimize ...
Phys.org / Simplified science communication via videos may trick viewers into overestimating their own expertise
A research team at the University of Cologne has found that video summaries of scientific studies that are presented in a more simple manner, using simpler language and visual presentation, lead to better comprehension of ...
Phys.org / Religion, politics and war drive urban wildlife evolution, say biologists
The downstream consequences of religion, politics and war can have far-reaching effects on the environment and on the evolutionary processes affecting urban organisms, according to a new analysis from Washington University ...
Phys.org / Flipping alkenes for more effective cancer drugs with fewer harmful side effects
For the first time, chemists have discovered a unique way to control and modify a type of compound widely used in medicines, including a drug used to treat breast cancer.
Phys.org / Catalytic process can transform natural polymer into customizable biodegradable plastics
A new study led by Colorado State University Distinguished Professor Eugene Chen outlines a path to creating advanced, recyclable plastics. Published in Nature, the study describes a breakthrough method for upconverting a ...
Phys.org / Smarter flight decisions can mitigate climate impact without undue sacrifice
A new study led by a University of California, Irvine scientist reveals that airlines can make smarter tradeoff decisions to cut aviation's warming impact. The research, published in the journal Nature, offers hopeful news ...
Phys.org / Algorithm offers unprecedented insight into copolymer block-length distributions
Analytical chemistry researchers at the University of Amsterdam's Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS) have developed a novel algorithm that significantly improves the analysis of copolymers. It allows the ...
Phys.org / Vesicle-based vaccine adjuvant improves protection against influenza viruses, study shows
Influenza hemagglutinin subunit vaccines are more effective and offer better cross protection against various influenza virus challenges when combined with a mucosal adjuvant that enhances the body's immune response, according ...
Phys.org / Ignoring peatlands could derail climate goals
Northern peatlands could seriously complicate efforts to cool the planet, especially after a temporary overshoot of the 1.5°C global warming limit, according to new IIASA-led research.
Phys.org / Identification of proteins that regulate telomerase may impact aging and cancer research
A study by Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) researchers reveals a new group of proteins that guide the powerful enzyme telomerase, opening potential doors to novel treatments for cancer, aging, and genetic diseases.
Phys.org / Surprising ion transport behavior in nanofiltration membranes could reshape lithium recovery
A research team led by Prof. Wan Yinhua from the Institute of Process Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has uncovered a surprising new mechanism that fundamentally alters our understanding of ion transport in ...
Phys.org / Shaped by paleogeography: A new world map of marine mollusks
Biogeographical regions of marine organisms, i.e., their distribution across different habitats, often overlap well with the major global ocean currents. The geological age of the currents plays a major role in this. The ...
