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- Boston Chemists Produce a One Nanometer Molecular MotorResearchers from the U.S. have described the world’s smallest motor: a thiol compound that spins on a copper surface.
- Stretching Molecules with Magnets: Scientists Measure Elasticity of PolymersScientists from the University of California have developed a method of analyzing the amount of stretch that various plastic molecules possess. This data can be used as a baseline against which other polymers can be measured.
- Why is a Burn Caused by Steam More Damaging Than One from Boiling Water?We accept too many things for granted. There are so many wondrous events that occur every day that we rarely think about.
- New Study Finds that Carbon-Hydrogen Interactions Are ‘Subtle, but Not Faint”Researchers from Spain have published a new computational study of polyhedral alkanes. These molecules show stronger hydrogen interactions than was thought possible, which gives insight into theories of chemical bonding.
- Graphane Allows Substitution of Graphene, Leading to New Chemical ApplicationsResearchers have developed methods to produce graphane, the fully hydrogenated version of graphene. This will make it easier for organic chemists to substitute the carbon skeleton.
- Scientists Develop a New Computational Model to Measure HydrationChemists from Germany have devised a new algorithm that quickly and accurately predicts the behavior of complicated molecules in water environments.
- New Self-Correcting Solar Panels from Inexpensive Blue DyesResearchers have developed a better framework for solar panels which should lead to less expensive, higher performance products.
- What is a Zwitterion?The zwitterion is an important biochemical entity seen especially among amino acids and proteins. It is the subject of much ongoing research.
- Make Your Own Lava LampMake this lava lamp and use it for a science fair experiment in a creative way.
- Degrees of Freedom of Diatomic Molecules and Energy EquipartitionDiatomic molecules have three degrees of translational freedom. There are also rotational and vibrational varieties. How do these relate to energy?
- Scientists Develop New "Sponge" to Clean Up Oil SpillsResearchers at the University of North Teax have developed molecules containing silver, nitrogen, and fluorine atoms that soak up oils more effectively than the adsorbents currently used in the marketplace.
- Scientists Discover that Most Molecules Share Similar ShapesAlthough there are millions of known molecules, chemists in Ohio have made a startling new discovery that over half of chemical compounds in the world share an astonishingly small amount of basic shapes – only 143.
- Two Scientific and Fun Ways to "Trick" Your Taste BudsWe rely on our sense of taste to tell us if food is safe to eat. However, can we really trust what our taste buds are telling us? This articles shows you two methods to "fool" your sense of taste. Try them and see!
- Origin of Life on EarthHow close are we to finding out the origin of life? Find out here.
- Of the Structuring of MoleculesTeronthan has been commissioned by The Museum to investigate molecular damage to some of the artifacts, but the reasoning behind this particular string of molecular crime is the last thing he expected.
What Are Nutrient Molecules?Learn What Are Nutrient Molecules
Everything You Do, and Don't Do, Really Does MatterEvery day we make a difference in the world. The question is, "Is it a positive or a negative difference we're making?" Every action and every attitude really does matter. Yes, the universe really does care if you're in a good mood or a bad mood today.- Investigating Human Immortality: The Problem of Drugs is Side EffectsWe know what causes people to age and we even know how to fix it--the problem is what do you fix it with that won't cause side effects that are worse than the condition you are trying to fix in the first place?
- What Best Helps Your Body Repair and Heal Itself?redox signaling, antioxidants, cell repair, how the body starts the self healing process
- Understanding How the Calvin Cycle WorksThe Calvin Cycle is the production of sugar using ATP and NADPH. Usually it requires six turns to complete one sugar molecule.
- The Earth's AtmosphereDetailed description of atmospheric composition profile and temperature profile.
- Amino Acids Are Chiral MoleculesStereo-chemistry of amino acids.
Detecting Molecules that Influence EmotionsThis article examines new ways that molecules in the body can be visualized and studied by the use of fluorescence.- Types of Chemical ReactionsThere are many different types of chemical reactions that occur in science. Understanding the types will help you to better understand chemicals and how they work together.
- Metabolism, Oxidation & Reduction in ChemistryMetabolism includes all chemical reactions within the body; each of which carry out a unique function.
- Molecules & Chemical BondsMolecules are a crucial part of the environment we live in; they make up our bodies and everything around us. Understanding how they are bonded together will help us to better understand ourselves and the world around us.
- Is Irradiation Necessary and Safe for Food?Article describes the reason certain foods are irradiated and some of the health concerns irradiation causes.
Biology Made Easy - Guide to Cellular RespirationAn easy to understand review of cellular respiration.- Improved Synthesis of "Dendrimer" MoleculesThis article discusses recent results from Sweden which makes the production of dendrimers much more efficient.
- "Total" Synthesis of an Environmentally Friendly InsecticideThis article discusses a recently unveiled "total synthesis" method for a promising new insecticide.
Teaching Your Chemistry Students About Resonance TheoryThis article examines teaching methods for organic electron resonance theory.
Fluorescent Dyes with Strong Photochemical ResistanceThis article examines a new type of fluorinated dye that doesn't fade upon exposure to light.
Polymeric Gel Materials that Change ColorDevelopment of plastic materials which respond to stimuli such as heat and pressure are always a challenging task for chemists. This article discusses a success along this front.- Intermolecular Forces and Dipole Dipole AttractionAn informative article about intermolecular forces and one of its subgroups. Dipole Dipole attraction and how the magic of chemistry is explained.
New Microscope Method Allows Scientists to See Inside MoleculesA new method with a tunneling microscope allows researchers to examine molecules.- Atoms, Molecules, Compounds, and MacromoleculesOrganic chemistry at its most basic levels are in the forms of atoms, compounds, and molecules. Atoms are the fundamental units in our world. This article discusses the most basic levels and how they apply to us.
Pure Water May Be as Acidic as Orange JuiceThis article investigates surprising new evidence that pure distilled water is actually quite acidic on its surface.- Detecting Trace Amounts of Cocaine: Protein-modified HydrogelsThis article looks at new technology which can "sense" for the presence of cocaine in vanishingly small concentrations.
- Transformation of Glycerol into Mixed Alkanes Via the Fischer-Tropsch ReactionThis article looks at new ways that the remnants from biodiesel production can be put to a useful purpose.
- New Plastics for Gas SeparationThis article discusses new research from Japan which incorporates bulky substituents into polymeric films to increase gas permeability.
