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Phys.org / 'Too much of a good thing': Overuse is making Bt corn less effective against rootworm, analysis shows
Widespread planting of corn hybrids designed to combat corn rootworm, the crop's most damaging pest in the Corn Belt, is reducing both the technology's effectiveness and some farmers' profits.
Phys.org / A new method to recycle fluoride from long-lived PFAS chemicals
Oxford Chemistry researchers have developed a method to destroy fluorine-containing PFAS (sometimes labeled 'forever chemicals') while recovering their fluorine content for future use. The results have been published in Nature.
Phys.org / Chemical oscillations in palladium nanoparticles could pave way for recycling precious metal catalysts
Researchers at the University of Nottingham's School of Chemistry used transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to observe the complete lifecycle of palladium nanoparticles in a liquid environment, from nucleation through growth ...
Phys.org / Mechanics of bioluminescence in rare Red Sea fish revealed
Evolving roughly 27 different times in the long history of fish, bioluminescence—the biological production of light—is one of the flashier survival tools used for luring prey, communication, and recognizing potential ...
Phys.org / Nanoscale wrinkles on films can display or conceal vibrant color patterns
A research team, led by Professor Taesung Kim from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UNIST, reports the development of a technology that utilizes nanoscale wrinkles formed on transparent films to display or conceal ...
Phys.org / New method for selective protein modification in living systems could advance cancer research
A research team has developed an innovative technique that enables precise modification of specific proteins within complex biological environments. The work was led by Professor Seung Soo Oh and Dr. Hyesung Jo from the Department ...
Phys.org / Ultrafast X-ray study reveals solvation suppresses electronic rearrangement in pyrazine
An international research team from Switzerland, Denmark, Germany, Croatia, Norway, Spain and Japan has made a significant breakthrough in understanding ultrafast electronic dynamics, revealing the profound impact of aqueous ...
Phys.org / Cleverly designed carbon nanohoop enables controlled release of iron
Researchers at the Universities of Amsterdam and Zurich have developed a molecular system for the controlled release of iron. They integrated ferrocene, a molecular sandwich that encloses an iron atom, with a carbon "nanohoop."
Phys.org / Unlocking the potential of the heavy atom effect in metal clusters
Photoluminescent materials are more than just the glow-in-the-dark stars your parents glued to your bedroom ceiling as a child. Photoluminescent materials are widely used in applications ranging from medical imaging to TV ...
Phys.org / New sensor enables more accurate breath analysis for clinical diagnosis
A research team led by Prof. Zhang Zhirong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed a novel sensor that enables simultaneous, highly sensitive detection of multiple stable ...
Phys.org / User-friendly software enables easy estimation of 3D gene expression distribution
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have developed "tomoseqr"—a new software tool that enables easy estimation of the three-dimensional (3D) spatial distribution of gene expression. Tomoseqr is free to use and has been ...
Phys.org / Blurring the line between rain and snow: The limits of meteorological classification
A new study led by the University of Vermont (UVM) uncovers a critical challenge in accurately classifying precipitation as rain or snow using surface weather data.