Researchers identify nearly a dozen genes responsible for coronary artery calcification
Researchers examined data from over 35,000 individuals with European and African ancestry, revealing 40 candidate genes associated with coronary artery…
Category: Chemistry
New Macrocycles Bind and Transport Anions with High Efficiency
Scientists have crafted novel macrocycles, composed of aromatic rings and amide bonds, that adeptly capture and transport anions. Their rigid…
Black phosphorus: A new weapon in the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections
The material, called black phosphorus, is effective against a wide range of drug-resistant bacteria, including golden staph. In a recent…
Perovskite Breakthrough: Dual-Purpose Energy Revolution
Ion migration in perovskite materials is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it can lead to device degradation and…
Dual-wavelength laser with calcium carbonate nanoparticles
Researchers have developed a new type of laser that uses calcium carbonate nanoparticles to generate pulses of light at two…
How Can Copper Catalysts Convert Carbon Dioxide into Methane?
Rice University materials scientist Pulickel Ajayan and collaborators developed a new way to convert carbon dioxide to methane, a valuable…
Revolutionizing Carbon Utilization: Efficient Electrolysis for Methane Production
In the pursuit of effective carbon utilization post-capture, Rice University researchers have devised a groundbreaking methodology. Their innovation hinges on…
Corrosion-Resistant Hydrophobic Leather
Corrosion-resistant hydrophobic leather is a type of leather that is treated with water-resistant chemicals such as paraffins, silicones, and fluorine…