All articles by James Urquhart – Page 8
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Research‘Pink phosphorus’ caged in carbon nanotubes
Highly reactive white phosphorus seen linking up to make new 1D form on way to red allotrope of the element
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ResearchEdible MOF sugar-coats painkiller
When ibuprofen is encapsulated in a sugar-based MOF its effects last twice as long
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ResearchAlkaline surprise for acid rain formation
Ammonia can catalyse the hydrolysis of sulfur trioxide to sulfuric acid in the atmosphere
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ResearchTools 3D printed using mock-up Mars dust
Working with extraterrestrial materials could be an important part of future space exploration
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ResearchMultiple 2D materials printed into thin transistors
Cheap, printable electronics could be used to make smart labels for packaging
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ResearchNew organic catalysts mimic vertebrate vision
The use of light-absorbing chiral iminium ions enables novel syntheses
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ResearchGraphene-coated contact lenses bring eye electronics a step closer
Lenses can protect eyes from radiation, water loss and even include an integral LED
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NewsInvestigation reveals missteps by student who unwittingly made explosive
University of Bristol will tighten up on safety for certain reactions after accidental synthesis of triacetone triperoxide
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ResearchBest of both worlds solar cell sets new efficiency record
Device combines silicon and perovskite technologies and exceeds previous tandem cell performances
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ResearchSynthetic cells pass bacterial Turing test
Chemical communication offers a way to determine how lifelike an artificial cell is
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ResearchGecko-inspired adhesive unsticks with a flash of light
UV-responsive sticky surface can be switched on and off in a matter of seconds
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ResearchSuper-resolution imaging hits nanometre limit
2014 chemistry Nobel prize winner’s refinement of microscopy technique may bring new fundamental cell biology insights
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ResearchSilly Putty gets smart with graphene augmentation
Material is so sensitive to deformation it can pick up the footfalls of a tiny spider
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ResearchProtective polymer coats 'grown' on cells
Coated cells could be harnessed for biomedical applications
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ResearchPoison dart frog toxin made in mirror image
Toxin’s non-natural enantiomer offers new tool to probe nerve disorders
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ResearchRising human carbon dioxide emissions offset by plants – for now
Terrestrial sinks are soaking up extra carbon dioxide but scientists warn this won’t go on forever
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Research3D printed heart-on-a-chip pumps out data
Printing approach allows useful sensors to be embedded in the system
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ResearchSurface inspired by moth eyes eliminates reflection
Non-reflective nanostructure could improve the performance of high power lasers
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ResearchWorld's first commercial MOF keeps fruit fresh
Packaging releases plant growth regulator that slows down ripening
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ResearchGreenland shark is world's longest lived vertebrate
Radiocarbon dating reveals elusive Arctic sharks could live to more than 400-years-old