Chemistry
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Researchers Observe Superfluidity in a Molecule for the First Time
Read more: Researchers Observe Superfluidity in a Molecule for the First TimeThe discovery of the first “superfluid molecule” proves that frictionless flow can exist at the molecular scale, challenging our understanding of quantum states.
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Discovery of Hole-Driven Oxidation Overturns Century-Old Semiconductor Beliefs
Read more: Discovery of Hole-Driven Oxidation Overturns Century-Old Semiconductor BeliefsA new discovery in semiconductor physics reveals a “hidden” pathway for chemical reactions, overturning conventional beliefs about how electricity and matter interact.
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Connectome Pioneer Sebastian Seung Is Building a Digital Brain
Read more: Connectome Pioneer Sebastian Seung Is Building a Digital BrainSebastian Seung, a leading connectomics researcher, has launched Memazing to build software emulations of brains using real neural wiring diagrams, starting with the fruit fly brain.
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Gut Bacteria Molecules Found to Control Liver Energy Use, Linked to Obesity and Diabetes
Read more: Gut Bacteria Molecules Found to Control Liver Energy Use, Linked to Obesity and DiabetesMolecules produced by the gut microbiome have been identified as key regulators of liver energy use, linking diet and bacteria to diabetes and obesity risk.
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry Goes to Metal-Organic Framework Innovators — “Harry Potter Materials
Read more: Nobel Prize in Chemistry Goes to Metal-Organic Framework Innovators — “Harry Potter MaterialsMOFs developed since the 1980s are now recognized globally for their ability to capture CO₂, filter water, and store hydrogen—and may power next-gen clean tech.
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Breakthrough in 2D Flash Chip Technology Achieved
Read more: Breakthrough in 2D Flash Chip Technology AchievedA research team from Shanghai-based Fudan University has developed the world’s first full-featured, 2D flash chip enabled by system integration, marking a milestone in the engineering of 2D electronic devices.
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Scientists Forge “Superalloy” That Refuses to Melt, Paving Way for Advanced Aerospace
Read more: Scientists Forge “Superalloy” That Refuses to Melt, Paving Way for Advanced AerospaceScientists have developed a chromium-molybdenum-silicon alloy that withstands extreme heat while remaining ductile and oxidation-resistant, potentially replacing nickel-based superalloys.
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Scientists Make Major Breakthrough That Rewrites the Understanding of Plant Evolution
Read more: Scientists Make Major Breakthrough That Rewrites the Understanding of Plant EvolutionA newly discovered evolutionary trait in a common plant species challenges centuries-old biological assumptions and points to new drug development possibilities.
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Methane to Jet Fuel: New Plasma Leap Could Power Sustainable Aviation
Read more: Methane to Jet Fuel: New Plasma Leap Could Power Sustainable AviationA groundbreaking plasma chemistry technique is being developed to turn methane emissions from landfills into sustainable jet fuel, offering a potential path to clean, carbon-neutral aviation.