Science

Enzyme-inspired catalyst puts chemicals in right position to make ethers

Taking inspiration from enzymes, chemists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign developed a catalyst to simplify the synthesis of ethers,…

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Path to prosperity for planet and people if Earth’s critical resources are better shared

Earth will only remain able to provide even a basic standard of living for everyone in the future if economic…

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One of world’s fastest ocean currents is remarkably stable, study finds

A new study by scientists at the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS), the University of Miami Rosenstiel…

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Clinical trials inappropriately excluding people of African/Middle Eastern descent, new research shows

Many clinical trials of new cancer drugs may be inappropriately excluding some people with "Duffy-null phenotype," a trait found predominantly…

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Solving a memristor mystery to develop efficient, long-lasting memory devices

Phase separation, when molecules part like oil and water, works alongside oxygen diffusion to help memristors -- electrical components that…

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Flexibility of containers, and how fast they drain

As Rohit Velankar, now a senior at Fox Chapel Area High School, poured juice into a glass, he could feel…

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Grim statistics on koala survival odds

Records of koala admissions to veterinary hospitals in South East Queensland shows euthanasia was the most common outcome, according to…

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Deserts' biggest threat? Flooding

A new study has found that the increase in soil erosion in coastal areas due to desertification is worsening flood…

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Microwaving waste cooking oil into useful chemicals

Researchers from Kyushu University have revealed that a zeolite material called Na-ZSM-5 is effective in improving the chemical conversion of…

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Cognitive behavioral therapy enhances brain circuits to relieve depression

Cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most common treatments for depression, can teach skills for coping with everyday troubles, reinforce…

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