All Matter articles – Page 61
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ResearchMagnetite microswarm repairs circuit by mimicking bridge-building ants
Gold-coated iron particles in magnetic field move like swarming ants to repair broken microcircuits
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ResearchPutting water in a spin harnesses proton magnetism
Exceptionally high rotation speed NMR measures the nuclear Barnett effect
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ResearchSurprising radical mechanisms of antioxidant polysulfides
Tetrasulfide prevents oxidation of petroleum products through radical reactions
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ResearchElectrostatic doping improves 2D semiconductor performance
Overcoming defects in monolayer materials could pave the way for their use in electronics
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ResearchConverting waste plastic bottles into jet fuel
Simple three-step process generates minimal waste and diverts plastic from landfill
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ResearchFirst radial-conjugated aromatic that does the twist
Figure-of-eight shaped molecule is the first with a radial π-electron system
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ResearchMagnets on hand for separating chiral crystals
Enantiomers crystallise individually at opposite magnetic poles, driven by interactions with electron spin
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OpinionRighting history
Archaeology can offer unique perspectives on our place in the world, but the field has some challenges to overcome along the way
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ResearchNew family of polymers can be easily recycled and even upcycled
Dynamic covalent bonds means polymers can be taken apart by acid
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ArticleThe elements of future energy
The hydrogen-powered future is upon us. Preparing for it will require new technology – and chemistry is here to help
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ResearchArt enthusiasts leave chemical traces of gallery visits on artwork
Many of the volatile chemicals given off by visitors rapidly stick to surfaces inside an art gallery find researchers
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ResearchMystery of bouncing droplet that drops dead solved
Buoyancy and Marangoni effect behind bouncing life and sudden death of an oil droplet
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Opinion
Management by numbers
Reducing intellectual processes to metrics runs the risk of people working to the numbers not the goal
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ResearchHelium hydride ion detected in space for the first time
Terahertz rotational spectroscopy identifies long-sought molecular bond in a nebula
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ResearchNew optical sensors can easily detect heavy water
Colorimetric tests could find applications in NMR, photoacoustics and quality control
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ResearchDesigner lipids stop water freezing at sub-zero temperatures
Lipid membranes with unusual properties hinder the formation of ice crystals down to -263°C
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ResearchFullerene cage stabilises first yttrium–yttrium single bond
Rare experimental evidence of direct metal–metal bonding between the often-overlooked rare earth elements
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