Polymorphs are not mythical, chimeric beasts—they are substances with identical chemical compositions but differing crystal structures that also exhibit different physical and chemical properties.

Scientists examined microscopic blobs of protein found in human cells has discovered that some morph from an almost honey-like substance to a hard candy-like solid. These mysterious droplets, known as ...

Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to make biodegradable packaging stronger while using less energy in the process ...

This study presents a nitrogen-doped zirconium carbide that demonstrates remarkable ablation resistance, outperforming ...

Hydrogen Generation and Organic Synthesis Explored through a New Database. view more . Credit: Chinese Journal of Catalysis. Generation of hydrog ...

Gene editing and many other useful biotechnology tools came from studies of bacteria fighting off viral invaders. But ...

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Conversely, in photophysics and photochemistry, we are envious of the much larger chemical space available to chemists interested in electronic ground state properties and thermally induced chemical ...

A team of scientists at China’s Nanjing University has developed a technique for increasing the strength of wood by removing the hollow tubes that run through its cellulose structure ... the Nanjing ...

During the excavation, archaeologists carefully removed each layer of sand and soil to avoid damaging the wooden structure and the hull ... paying special attention to humidity and chemical factors ...