Research Reveals Influence of Environment on the Activity of Individual Catalytic Atoms

Research Reveals Influence of Environment on the Activity of Individual Catalytic Atoms

Transforming Catalysis with Platinum NMR Spectroscopy Scientists in Switzerland have recently made a significant leap in their comprehension of platinum-based single-atom catalysts by utilizing platinum NMR spectroscopy. This novel technique has uncovered how the effectiveness of these catalysts is affected by their atomic attachments to different substrates, potentially leading to smarter catalyst design. Single-atom catalysts, […]

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New Milestone in Deep Space: Largest Aromatic Molecule Discovered, Twice the Size of Earlier Find

New Milestone in Deep Space: Largest Aromatic Molecule Discovered, Twice the Size of Earlier Find

Scientists have recently achieved a significant breakthrough by detecting cyanocoronene for the first time in interstellar space. This molecule, consisting of seven fused benzene rings and a cyano group, was identified in the Taurus molecular cloud, a region renowned for its complex chemistry and its potential for stellar formation. The identification of cyanocoronene indicates that […]

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Growing Military Demand Strains Metal Supply Chains

Growing Military Demand Strains Metal Supply Chains

The requirement for materials essential to the defense sector has increased dramatically due to intensified geopolitical conflicts, particularly between major powers such as the US and China. Although the quantities needed for these materials are relatively small, their role in military technology is crucial. The scenario is further complicated by China’s control over the supply […]

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Alan Turing's Documents Auctioned for a Historic £465,400

Alan Turing’s Documents Auctioned for a Historic £465,400

A set of scholarly articles authored by the esteemed codebreaker Alan Turing, including his only chemistry paper, has been sold at auction for over £465,000. These documents, almost obliterated by their former owners who failed to appreciate their historical significance, achieved more than three times their anticipated price, establishing a new benchmark for Turing’s creations. […]

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UK's Economic Expansion Relies on Prompt R&D Assistance for Universities

UK’s Economic Expansion Relies on Prompt R&D Assistance for Universities

In a backdrop of economic instability, the recent spending initiatives by the UK government regarding research and development (R&D) present a blend of prospects and obstacles. Revealed in mid-June, these initiatives pledge an escalation in R&D investment, expected to soar to a landmark £22.6 billion by 2029–2030. At first glance, this dedication to R&D seems […]

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From "Ta Physika" to Contemporary Physics - Volume XLV

From “Ta Physika” to Contemporary Physics – Volume XLV

**Evangelista Torricelli: An Enduring Influence of Creativity and Discovery** Evangelista Torricelli, born on October 15, 1608, in Faenza, Italy, rose from modest origins to position himself as a distinguished physicist and mathematician of the 17th century. Although he is less celebrated than contemporaries like Galileo and Newton, Torricelli’s contributions, particularly his groundbreaking work that led […]

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From "ta physika" to Contemporary Physics - Section 46

From “ta physika” to Contemporary Physics – Section 46

We now focus on the third and final member of what I refer to as the Galileo–Castelli school of mathematics; Giovanni Alfonso Borelli (1608–1679). Borelli’s seventy years of existence in seventeenth-century Italy resembles the storyline of a mid-Victorian novel. Born Giovanni Francesco Antonio on 28 January 1608 in Spanish-controlled Naples, he was the eldest son […]

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Revealing Misconduct: Informing About a Colleague and Fellow Chemist

Revealing Misconduct: Informing About a Colleague and Fellow Chemist

At the close of May, Jolanda Spadavecchia, a researcher specializing in nanomedicine and biosensors at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), was prohibited from engaging in research for a two-year period by her institution following multiple breaches of research integrity. According to Chemistry World, the prohibition stemmed from a second investigation into Spadavecchia’s […]

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