WHAT’S UP IN THE SKY: A look at the stars of Harry Potter | Astronomy
Today: One minor Harry Potter character actually has two well-known star names: Regulus Arcturus Black, the brother of…
Hard-to-recycle PVC turned into sustainable lubricant
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Cooler synthesis helps plastic-recycling catalysts last longer
Newswise — Catalytic pyrolysis can transform energy-rich plastic waste into lighter olefins, aromatic chemicals, and liquid fuels, while…
‘Dumbbell’ atomic pairs tackle decades-old ethanol chemistry problem
From perfumes and synthetic flavorings to plastics and resins, acetaldehyde is a chemical used to make countless everyday…
Scientists say recycled plastic needs one more test before earning trust
A recycled plastic bottle, shopping bag, or construction material often comes with an unspoken promise that it is…
US scientists find cleaner way to separate rare earths using minerals
Rare earth elements power everything from electric vehicle motors and wind turbines to MRI scanners and smartphones. However,…
New process turns mixed plastic waste directly into hydrogen fuel without sorting
Key takeaways
Because most recycling processes require plastics to be sorted by type first, only 9% of…
This New Process Turns Plastic Trash Into Clean Fuel Instead of Pollution
Power Shift is Ellyn Lapointe’s ongoing Gizmodo series that explores advancements in green technology, with a focus on…
Astronomers Have Found a Sugar Molecule in Deep Space for the First Time Ever
For the first time in history, astronomers have detected a sugar molecule floating among the gas clouds of…
Hillsborough meteorite: Space rock reveals alien brine chemistry and seeds of life
Fragment of the Hillsborough meteorite, broken on impact, with fusion crust from passing at high speed through the…
WHAT’S UP IN THE SKY: Microwaves from outer space | Astronomy
Today: Let’s learn about Capella. It is the fourth brightest star we can see in Ellensburg. It is…
Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles utilizing Raphanus sativus root extract: characterization and in vitro investigation of its antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer impact
The special phytochemical composition of RRR water extract causes the formation of the envelope surrounding gold metal atom…