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Protein Conjugation Method Offers New Possibilities for Biomaterials Sep. 24, 2015 A novel method in which protein-polymer conjugates can display new and unique types of functionalities has been demonstrated by a team of ... read more Sep. 23, 2015 Asimple approach to synthesize novel environmentally friendly manganese dioxide ink by using glucose has been developed by a group of ... read more Sep. 22, 2015 Researchers have devised a novel type of graphene oxide-based biosensor that could potentially significantly speed up the process of drug development. The outstanding properties of this carbon ... read more Sep. 22, 2015 Unstable crude oil prices and limited oil resources have made the production of petrochemicals from methanol increasingly popular -- above all in China. Scientists have now deciphered the complex ... read more Sep. 21, 2015 A molecular Swiss Army knife has been built by researchers that streamlines the molecular machinery of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, making biofuels and other green chemical ... read more Greening the Electric Grid With Gas Turbines Sep. 21, 2015 Much of the nation's energy policy is premised on the assumption that clean renewable sources like wind and solar will require huge quantities of storage before they can make a significant dent ... read more Boost in Available Wind Power for the Midwest With Global Warming Sep. 18, 2015 Mother Nature will be delivering a future gift of 2 percent more wind energy in the Midwest, U.S. if regional climate models are correct, according to new ... read more Sep. 17, 2015 From almost instantaneous wireless transfer of huge amounts of data and easy detection of explosives, weapons, or harmful gases, to safe 3-D medical imaging and new advances in spectroscopy --- ... read more Sep. 16, 2015 Chemists have developed a catalyst that improves the sensitivity of the standard PSA test over 100-fold. The catalyst is made of palladium nanocubes coated with ... read more Sep. 16, 2015 A pioneering ultrasonic device can significantly improve the cleaning of medical instruments and reduce contamination and risk of infection, researchers have demonstrated. StarStream makes water more ... read more Sep. 16, 2015 Using pictures with atomic resolution, the mechanism of an important chemical reaction has finally be explained: When platinum nanoparticles act as catalysts on an iron oxide surface, the surface ... read more Sep. 16, 2015 Fossils tell amazing stories and inspire them, too -- just think of this summer's 'Jurassic World' blockbuster. But because some of the processes that preserve fossils are not well ... read more Chemical Engineers Outline New Approach to Materials Design Sep. 15, 2015 Chemical engineers have developed a new approach that will have a huge impact in future materials design, they say. The findings reveal a unique model that enables fast and accurate prediction of ... read more Sep. 15, 2015 Researchers show how natural materials like plant cellulose can self-assemble into surfaces with stunning optical properties -- including shiny iridescence and colors that change depending on the ... read more Sep. 15, 2015 In the Marvel Comics universe, Professor Xavier and the X-Men are only able to fend off archrival Magneto, the magnetic mutant with the ability to control metals, once they understand the scope of ... read more New Way to Store Solar Energy Could Lead to More Common Solar Cell Usage Sep. 14, 2015 A relatively inexpensive and simple way to split water into hydrogen and oxygen has been developed using a new electrodeposition method. The findings could lead to a sizable increase in the amount of ... read more Sep. 14, 2015 Hydrogen could be the ideal fuel: Whether used to make electricity in a fuel cell or burned to make heat, the only byproduct is water; there is no climate-altering carbon dioxide. Like gasoline, ... read more Biodiesel Made Easier, Cleaner With Waste-Recycling Catalyst Sep. 14, 2015 Researchers have devised a way of increasing the yield of biodiesel by using the waste left over from its production process. Using simple catalysis, the researchers have been able to recycle a ... read more Pedaling Like a Tour De France Winner Is a Losing Strategy for Most of Us Sep. 14, 2015 Pedaling like Chris Froome or Alberto Contador might seem appealing, but researchers have found that for most of us it's likely to reduce rather than improve our cycling performance. That's ... read more Sep. 11, 2015 Engineers have developed a breakthrough device that can significantly reduce the cost of sophisticated lab tests for medical disorders and diseases, such as HIV, Lyme disease and syphilis. The new ... read more

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