A Simple Trick for Modeling Calcium
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 6, 2018 — Calcium is essential for our bodies to function. Calcium ions enable cells to communicate with one another, allowing neurons to interact, […]
First 3-D Imaging of Excited Quantum Dots
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 8, 2018 — Quantum dots are rapidly taking center stage in emerging applications and research developments, from enhanced LCD TVs and thin-film solar cells, […]
Locating the Precise Reaction Path: Methane Dissociation on Platinum
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 2, 2018 — Transition-metal catalysts, such as nickel and cobalt, are widely used in industry to produce hydrogen and other useful compounds from natural […]
New Measurements to Guide Radiation Therapy
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 19, 2017 — When ionizing radiation passes through living tissue, it interacts with molecules present in the cells, stripping away electrons and producing charged […]
Life’s Building Blocks Observed in Spacelike Environment
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 12, 2017 — Where do the molecules required for life originate? It may be that small organic molecules first appeared on earth and were […]
The Molecular Structure of a Forest Aroma Deconstructed
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 7, 2017 — The fresh, unmistakable scent of a pine forest comes from a medley of chemicals produced by its trees. Researchers have now, […]
Protein-Folding Simulations Sped up
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 5, 2017 – Proteins, the ubiquitous workhorses of biochemistry, are huge molecules whose function depends on how they fold into intricate structures. To understand […]
Volatility Surprises Arise in Removing Excess Hydrogen
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 15, 2017 — Excess hydrogen can cause problems in a variety of industries. It can corrode semiconductors, electronics, and nuclear fuel sitting in storage. […]
Active Sieving Could Improve Dialysis and Water Purification Filters
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 17, 2017 — Physicists from École Normale Supérieure and Paris Science and Letters University in France have proven theoretically that active sieving, as opposed […]