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- Analysis of microscope images with new open source software EfficientBioAI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable component in the analysis of microscopic data. However, while AI models are becoming better and more complex, the computing power and associ... - Precise X-ray spectroscopic measurements of the heaviest atoms
An international research team has successfully conducted ultra-precise X-ray spectroscopic measurements of helium-like uranium. The team, which includes researchers from Friedrich Schiller Uni... - Nominations open for the 9th Polymer International-IUPAC Award
This award highlights creativity in applied polymer science or polymer technology. Recognize the achievements of your colleagues by nominating them. The award will be presented at the IUPAC Wo... - New sustainable method for creating organic semiconductors
Researchers at Linköping University have developed a new, more environmentally friendly way to create conductive inks for use in organic electronics such as solar cells, artificial neurons, and sof... - New approach to detect 'forever chemicals' in water
Scientists at the University of Birmingham in collaboration with scientists from the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) have developed a new approach for detecting pollution fro... - Chemical synthesis: new strategy for skeletal editing on pyridines
In the field of chemistry, so-called skeletal editing is seen as a method suitable for changing ring-shaped structures precisely by swapping individual atoms. A team of researchers led by Prof.... - New method for the derivatization of antibiotics
Professor Dr Yvonne Mast, Head of the Department of Bioresources for Bioeconomy and Health Research, and her working group at the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell... - New method for accelerated observation of microbiological high-throughput processes
Being able to observe microorganisms and their cellular components is key to understanding fundamental processes that go on inside cells-and thus potentially developing new medical treatments. ... - Using strong acid catalysts to increase the reactivity of aliphatic hydrocarbons
So-called aliphatic hydrocarbons play a major role in the chemical industry, but are not easy to handle from a scientific point of view. These special molecules form precursors of desired substance... - Capturing greenhouse gases with the help of light
Researchers at ETH Zurich are developing a new method to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. It involves molecules that become acidic when exposed to light. Their new process requires much less energy ... - Working on an affordable replacement for lithium-ion batteries
Dr Qingsong Wang from the University of Bayreuth is driving forward research into sodium-ion batteries as a cost-effective, sustainable alternative to lithium-ion. As part of an international team ... - New approach to inserting single carbon atoms into rings
A team of chemists led by Frank Glorius (University of Münster, Germany) and Osvaldo Gutierrez (Texas A&M University, USA) have presented a new approach in which a single carbon atom is inserted in... - The rock that creates clouds
Feldspar is very common in rocks. As atmospheric dust, this mineral contributes efficiently to cloud formation. Researchers at TU Wien have now discovered what happens during this process. Feld... - Making interfering signals in laser absorption spectroscopy invisible
Laser-based absorption spectroscopy is an important method for determining the concentration of gas components in a sample. Modern devices are highly specialised for detecting very specific gases, ... - How microplastic travels that far
How far microplastics travel in the atmosphere depends crucially on particle shape, according to a recent study by scientists at the University of Vienna and the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics a... - Polymers that can kill bacteria
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria have become a rapidly growing threat to public health. Each year, they account for more than 2.8 million infections, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ... - Unpacking hydrogen and carbon from methane for cleaner energy and improved battery technology
The way to sustainable energy production requires new innovation and technological leaps in many areas. One path to green energy from fossil fuels is by using hydrogen as an energy source. Hydrogen... - Amorphous chloride solid electrolytes with high Li-ion conductivity
A research team led by Prof. YAO Hongbin from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Prof. SHANG Cheng from Fudan Univers... - The origin of the photovoltaic effect in organic-inorganic perovskites
A team led by RIKEN researchers has investigated how special crystals convert light into electricity1. Their findings will help inform efforts to improve their efficiency, which could lead to the c... - Novel catalyst system for CO2 conversion
Researchers are constantly pushing the limits of technology by breaking new ground in CO2 conversion. Their goal is to turn the harmful greenhouse gas into a valuable resource. Research groups a... - Hydrothermal Mercury - the natural story of a contaminant
An international team of researchers including the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel has produced the first global estimate of mercury emissions from hydrothermal sources at mid-ocean... - Aerogel can become the key to future terahertz technologies
High-frequency terahertz waves have great potential for a number of applications, including next-generation medical imaging and communication. Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have ...