Tag Archives: Chemistry

Ferroelectricity Emerges at the Nanoscale

Posted on August 6, 2026 by rberkowitz

An ultra-thin version of a common material could boost electronic device efficiency. Continue reading →

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A new method could spot fentanyl variants no one has cataloged yet

Posted on June 12, 2026 by rberkowitz

Underground labs invent new fentanyls faster than forensic labs can keep up. Continue reading →

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Topological Catalyst Boosts Ammonia Synthesis

Posted on April 9, 2026 by rberkowitz

Thanks to its unusual band structure, a metal alloy could speed up a potentially sustainable production process. Continue reading →

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How Wildfires Transform Soil Chemistry

Posted on March 26, 2026 by rberkowitz

X-ray microscopy tools at the Advanced Light Source (ALS) mapped the chemistry of wildfire ash, revealing microscale organizational changes in elements within the ash. Continue reading →

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How Organic Molecules Survive in Space

Posted on June 7, 2025 by rberkowitz

The harsh interstellar environment ought to destroy these carbon-rich molecules; experiments reveal their secret weapon. Continue reading →

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Wildfires and farm fertilizer use are fueling ozone pollution

Posted on March 21, 2025 by rberkowitz

Those sources now rival cars and factories in emitting the chemicals that help create ozone. Continue reading →

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A New Way to Engineer Composite Materials

Posted on March 6, 2025 by rberkowitz

The innovative polymer design combines strength with reversibility. Continue reading →

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Iron–Helium Compounds Form Under Pressure

Posted on February 25, 2025 by rberkowitz

Experiments show that iron’s crystal lattice expands to incorporate
helium. Continue reading →

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Watching a Molecular Reaction in Real Time

Posted on November 8, 2024 by rberkowitz

An ultrafast imaging technique reveals the different pathways through which bromoform, a molecule that damages the ozone layer, reacts to light. Continue reading →

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Predicting Droplet Size in Sprays

Posted on October 30, 2024 by rberkowitz

A new model of liquid sprays reveals the mechanisms behind droplet formation—providing important information for eventually controlling the droplet sizes in, for example, home cleaning sprays. Continue reading →

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