Cubes made from sugar molecules represent a new form of porous metal - organic framework
An in-depth look at a selected research article and its significance.
Edible Gas Storage
Microscopic Firewalls
Synthetic nacre, or mother of pearl, acts as a heat shield forming a porous foam with an armored skin
Heavy Metal Fish
Ready to order? Would you like the shark steak? ... or to test mercury first?
Microengines Forever Blowing Bubbles
Environmental clean-up, medical diagnosis and chemical analysis could all be done with microdevices powered by bubbles
Activation Against Malaria
Anti-malarial agents, artemisinins, undergo both one-electron transfer and two-electron reduction, with biological consequences
Nanoparticles for Conservation
New life breathed into Mayan wall paintings by nanoparticles designed to preserve cultural heritage
Sugar Battles Oil Spills
Gelators based on natural sugar compounds bind oil on water surfaces
Electrodes Reveal Tumors
A new technique for tumor diagnosis? – Direct potentiometric determination of the sialic acid concentration on cell surfaces
Mona Lisa’s Secret
The reason behind Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile has been exposed as X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy unveils Da Vinci’s sfumato technique
Counterfeit Spectroscopy
Detection of counterfeit notes is possible by direct analysis of Brazilian real, US$ dollar, and euro bills using ambient mass spectrometry