Category: Chemistry
Chemistry, Science
Toughest material ever is an alloy of chromium, cobalt and nickel
An alloy made of almost equal amounts of chromium, cobalt and nickel resists fracturing even at incredibly cold temperatures, which could make it useful for ... Read More
Chemistry, Science
Genetically modified tobacco plant produces cocaine in its leaves
Researchers have reproduced the entire biochemical pathway for how coca plants make cocaine in another plant, which could help people manufacture the drug for scientific ... Read More
Chemistry, Energy
New “Artificial Photosynthesis” System Produces Methane With 10x Efficiency
University of Chicago breakthrough creates methane fuel from sun, carbon dioxide, and water. Read More
Biology, Chemistry
Bacteria and catalysts recycle waste plastic into useful chemicals
Double-whammy approach uses chemical catalysts to break down mixed plastic waste so bacteria can convert what’s left into desirable compounds Read More