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Analytical Chemistry Aug 7, 2025

Shining a light on a new principle in photochemistry: How microenvironments, not just absorption, shape reactions

An international team led by QUT researchers continues to challenge a long-held assumption in photochemistry with potential applications in fields ranging from medicine to manufacturing.

Bio & Medicine Aug 7, 2025

pH-responsive graphene nanocarriers improve precision in cancer drug delivery

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and despite advancements in diagnosis and treatment, it continues to impose a significant health burden globally. Researchers have now started exploring various ...

Nanophysics Aug 7, 2025

Chemistry, not just geometry, triggers unusual electron behavior in new quantum material

Chemistry and physics are combining forces at Columbia, and it's leaving everyone frustrated—in a good way. New work, published in Nature Âé¶¹ÒùÔºics, describes a new two-dimensional material capable of complex quantum behaviors ...

Bio & Medicine Aug 7, 2025

Nanoparticles that self-assemble at room temperature could transform vaccine delivery

In a discovery that could broaden access to next-generation biologic medicines and vaccines, researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) have engineered polymer-based nanoparticles ...

Nanomaterials Aug 6, 2025

Iron nanoparticles created from expired supplements can help treat contaminated water

Today, approximately 1,800,000 acres of land in the United States is used for landfill waste disposal. In terms of volume, the U.S alone generated more than 290 million tons of solid waste in 2018, an amount equivalent to ...

Ecology Aug 6, 2025

Cicadas sing in perfect sync with pre-dawn light

Cicadas coordinate their early morning choruses with remarkable precision, timing their singing to a specific level of light during the pre-dawn hours.

Plants & Animals Aug 6, 2025

Nature's underground engineers: How plant roots could save harvests from drought

Ever wondered how a delicate plant root can push its way through hard ground? It's a feat of engineering happening beneath our feet.

Condensed Matter Aug 6, 2025

Scientists achieve direct measurement of quantum metric tensor in black phosphorus

Quantum distance refers to a measure of quantum mechanical similarity between two quantum states. A quantum distance of one means that the two quantum states are the same, whereas a quantum distance of zero implies that they ...

Polymers Aug 6, 2025

Immovable rubber ducks demonstrate highest-performing underwater adhesive hydrogel polymer

Hydrogels are a permeable soft material consisting of polymer networks and water with applications ranging from biomedical engineering to contact lenses. Intrinsic to hydrogels is the ability to endow diverse characteristics ...

Social Sciences Aug 6, 2025

Teens are increasingly turning to AI companions, and it could be harming them

Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI companions for friendship, support, and even romance. But these apps could be changing how young people connect to others, both online and off.

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