Glen Brizius
My name is Glen Brizius, and I'm a 36 year old resident of the USA. During my life I've dedicated my life to science - particularly, the study of chemistry and polymers, or plastics, as most people know them. I have a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of South Carolina, and have spent the last ten years patenting new technology that I truly think will make a difference in the lives of people everywhere.
I take great love in talking about chemistry, all chemistry, to all people - whether it be in print, or in face-to-face encounters such as tutoring.
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I take great love in talking about chemistry, all chemistry, to all people - whether it be in print, or in face-to-face encounters such as tutoring.
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Scientists Discover Biofuel Combustion is a Complex ProcessResearchers from Sandia National Laboratories have used a number of sophisticated techniques to analyze biofuel combustion, concluding that the process is surprisingly complex.
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Scientists Develop New Nondestructive Methods for Analyzing Copper ArtifactsResearchers from NIST have combined several instrumental techniques into one powerful analysis that can accurately – and nondestructively – analyze copper objects.
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Military Chemists Develop a Peroxide-Based Decontaminant for Chemical WeaponsScientists from the Aberdeen Proving Ground have developed a series of safe, “green” cleaners that are useful against a variety of nerve gases and toxins.
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Low Cost Hydrogenation Catalysts: Palladium-Speckled Nickel ParticlesResearchers from Tufts University have developed a way of slashing costs on hydrogenation catalysts by “sprinkling” palladium atoms onto a copper support.
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Researchers Discover that Fungus Helps Aphids Produce CarotenoidsScientists from Arizona have determined that fungus genes have been incorporated into certain aphids, helping the animals produce useful nutrients.
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Carbon Nanotubes as Microscopic Catalytic Converters and Particulate FiltersScientists from Finland have developed a method of transforming carbon nanotubes into filtration membranes that can also perform catalysis. The small size of the filters and the high catalytic activity mean this technology is very promising.
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Naval Researchers Investigate Blue and Pink Diamonds Using PhosphorescenceScientists are studying some of the worlds most famous blue and pink diamonds in order to understand how these colors are produced. The results can help differentiate between diamonds and also authenticate particular stones.
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Chemists Create Flat Polymer Sheets in Two DimensionsResearchers from Zurich have developed a method of synthesizing plastics in two dimensions. The key step was a solid-state irradiation of alkynes.
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Boosting Antibiotic Power with a Small MoleculeChemists from Raleigh have designed an organic molecule that works in conjunction with traditional antibiotics to treat previously resistant bacteria.
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Explosive Nanodust: New Study Outlines the HazardsResearchers from Canada have released a new study concerning the explosive nature of nanomaterials. Their findings show that finely divided metals can be more than fifty times as explosive as other dusts such as flour.
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Modeling Biofuel Production Using Cyclodextrin PyrolysisChemists from Delaware have released a study of cyclodextrins that helps unravel reaction processes in cellulose. The result should be a better understanding of biofuel production.
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Chemists Use Electricity to Prepare PlasticsResearchers from CMU have developed a method of applying battery current to compensate for lost catalyst in polymerizations. The result is a low-toxicity process for synthesizing plastics.
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Using Carbon Nanotubes and Azobenzenes to Store Solar HeatResearchers from MIT have demonstrated a method to temporarily store the sun’s energy in chemical bonds. This energy can then be released at a later date and used as heat.
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Chemists Develop Rules for “Ripping” GrapheneResearchers from Berkeley have published new studies of graphene, a one-atom-thick sheet of carbon. The rips and tears formed in graphene are the key to its use in electronics.
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British Chemists Manipulate Iron-rich Soap with MagnetsResearchers from England have described a new class of surfactants which respond to a magnetic field.
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Chemical Simulations: Watching Molecules “Walk”, “Hop”, and “Fly”Researchers from the Netherlands have shown how computer calculations can be used to study the movement of molecules along functionalized surfaces.
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Fluorescent Sensors for Estrogenic DetectionChemists from Illinois have developed a molecular screening method that detects ‘estrogenic’ compounds, including those responsible for breast cancer.
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Chemists Develop “Omniphobic” Coating Which Repels Most LiquidsResearchers at Harvard have prepared a porous microtextured coating which can be transformed into an extremely low friction surface.
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Fluorescent Detection of Carbon Dioxide Gas: Simple, Powerful SensorsJapanese chemists develop a host:sensor array that’s useful for detecting carbon dioxide. Its principle relies on twisting a fluorescent molecule out of alignment.
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Spanish Chemists Synthesize Complex Organics from MethaneResearchers have released a method capable of activating the carbon-hydrogen bonds in methane, allowing it to be transformed into larger molecules.
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Chemists Develop New Controlled-Release Drug Delivery SystemResearchers from Boston have demonstrated that a finely-spun mesh of polymer can act as a superhydrophobic barrier for drug delivery. The encapsulated medicine is slowly released over a period of days.
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Protecting Nickel and Copper from Corrosion Using Single-Atom Carbon LayersResearchers from Nashville have disclosed a unique method of protecting metals from corrosion. Graphene, an extremely thin layer of carbon molecules, provides up to 20 times the normal corrosion resistance of untreated metals.
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Using Burnt Rice to Prevent Inflammation and Fight DiseaseKorean chemists have demonstrated that a liquid smoke flavoring produced from burnt rice has beneficial health effects.
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Making Carbon Nanotubes into Water-Repellant PaperScientists from Philadelphia have developed a method of controlling pore size in a material called buckypaper. The material is superhydrophobic, meaning that water runs right off of it.
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Alternative Tobacco Products Are Denounced by Chemists as ToxicResearchers from Indiana have analyzed various “alternative” tobacco products such as pellets and strips, finding them to contain high levels of toxic nicotine.
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Chemists Develop System for Assigning Names to MedicationA recent article in C&E News outlines how new medications are assigned their names. The system tries to be systematic, but there are still influences that make the name different.
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Chemists Develop New Analytical Method for Studying ParasitesAustralian researchers have published a new technique that uses carbon-13 as a tracer to study a parasite’s metabolism. This will hopefully lead to new medications to treat infections, which affect hundreds of thousands of people every year.
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Chemists Detect Silk Forgeries Using Enantiomeric Ratios of Amino AcidsScientists from Maryland have developed a quick and inexpensive test which accurately dates silk samples. The new test is much more accurate than carbon dating.
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Chemists Review Developments in Modern Hair Dyeing TechnologyScientists from Scotland have published an extensive review of the various technologies in use for hair dyeing. The article shows what has been done in the past, and makes predictions for the future.
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Chemists Develop Inorganic Cells, Casting New Light on BiochemistryResearchers from Glasgow have synthesized cells made entirely from inorganic materials. Since life as we know it comes from organic materials, this research opens new avenues for biochemistry.
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Florida Scientists Synthesize New Non-Opiod PainkillerResearchers from the U.S. report the total synthesis of a naturally occurring painkiller. Because it has fewer side affects than morphine, it promises safer treatment of chronic pain.
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Boston Chemists Produce a One Nanometer Molecular MotorResearchers from the U.S. have described the world’s smallest motor: a thiol compound that spins on a copper surface.
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Canadian Scientists Find Organic Materials in Tagish Lake MeteoritesResearchers from Alberta have investigated a meteorite that was frozen in pristine state, allowing careful analysis of its interior. Amino acids were detected which were produced in a water environment.
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Fighting Colon Cancer with Polyacrylamide NanoparticlesBritish chemists report a new method of chemotherapy that delivers toxic singlet oxygen on demand to the heart of cancer tumors.
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Ordered Chaos: Chemists Study Molecular Tiling of Fused AromaticsBritish scientists have investigated flat, diamond-shaped molecules which stack in a sheet of random tiles. Small fluctuations in experimental conditions have large influence over the stacking pattern.
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München Chemists Prepare Air Stable Organometallic SaltsResearchers from Germany have developed a new synthesis of zinc organometallics. Unlike previous examples of this compound, these new materials are stable as a powder and can be easily handled.
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Chemists Alter Vancomycin Structure and Boost Antibacterial PowerResearchers from the United States have disclosed a vancomycin derivative that regains it’s usefulness against vancomycin-resistant bacteria. This gives doctors a medication to use in the most hopeless of cases.
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Permanent Dipoles Between Identical Atoms: Rydberg States Overturn TextbooksScientists from Harvard report that a permanent electric dipole has been detected between two rubidium atoms. This is in conflict with textbook theories, and has an interesting explanation.
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Chemists Synthesize New Hypoallergenic Sunscreen from Alkaloid HomodimerResearchers from Sweden have developed a new synthesis of scytonemin, which is promising for use in sunscreen formulations.
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Photonic Crystal Sensors for Measuring HazMat ExposureScientists from California have developed a cheap, effective sensor with no moving parts that monitors the performance of respirators. Exposure to hazardous vapors gradually changes the color of light reflecting off the sensor.
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Using Dry Rot to “Surgically Strike” Cellulose: Fungus Genome is SequencedNew research published in the journal Science outlines the genome of a brown rot fungus. This information details how cellulose can be degraded without harming lignin.
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Ultrathin Gold Conductive Layers for Transparent, Flexible Solar CellsBritish chemists have developed a technique that deposits extremely thin and partially transparent layers of gold metal onto both glass and plastic. This is useful for solar cell preparation.
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Making Petrochemicals from Wood Using a New CatalystScientists from Massachusetts have developed a new catalytic system that converts renewable resources into the starting materials for plastics and pharmaceuticals.
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Large Scale Thin Graphene Production Method is RevealedScientists from Pennsylvania have developed a high yielding synthesis of graphene, which is an extremely valuable material useful for electronics. Unlike previous methods, the new route is cheap and can make large amounts.
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Metal-Free Organic Phosphors: New Materials for Thin, Flexible DisplaysScientists from Michigan have developed a synthesis of purely organic light-emitting phosphors, which avoids the complication of added metals. These materials show great promise for LEDs.
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Stretching Molecules with Magnets: Scientists Measure Elasticity of PolymersScientists from the University of California have developed a method of analyzing the amount of stretch that various plastic molecules possess. This data can be used as a baseline against which other polymers can be measured.
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Replacement Materials for Indium-Tin Oxide: Flexible Graphene Electrodes for SmartphonesResearchers from Texas have produced a long-awaited replacement for ITO electrodes. The new graphene-metal hybrids are flexible and optically transparent, making them ideal materials for use in smartphone screens.
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Fabricating Extremely Large Pores: New Metal-Organic Framework SynthesisChemists from the University of Pittsburgh have developed a new strategy for producing organic complexes with extremely large internal surface areas. These materials are useful for gas storage and catalysis.
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New Study Finds that Carbon-Hydrogen Interactions Are ‘Subtle, but Not Faint”Researchers from Spain have published a new computational study of polyhedral alkanes. These molecules show stronger hydrogen interactions than was thought possible, which gives insight into theories of chemical bonding.
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Graphane Allows Substitution of Graphene, Leading to New Chemical ApplicationsResearchers have developed methods to produce graphane, the fully hydrogenated version of graphene. This will make it easier for organic chemists to substitute the carbon skeleton.
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Non-toxic Copper Catalyzed “Click” Chemistry: Safe in Vivo TechniqueChemists at Berkeley have developed a copper catalyst for “click chemistry” that retains the high reactivity of copper systems but yet has minimal toxicity.
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Researchers Develop KIRA-ELISA Strategy for Screening AntidepressantsIn an effort to find new anxiety and depression treatments, scientists have used a new technique to find molecules that target brain chemicals.
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Graphene Oxide “Paper”: Developing Low-Cost Antibacterial SurfacesChinese scientists have developed free-standing sheets of grapheme oxide, which were found to be non-toxic and antibacterial.
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Investigation into the Chemistry Responsible for Oyster AdhesivesAmerican researchers have finally identified the chemicals that allow oysters to attach themselves to surfaces. This research promises new artificial adhesives as well as preventive measures to protect against oyster adhesion.
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Scientists Develop a New Computational Model to Measure HydrationChemists from Germany have devised a new algorithm that quickly and accurately predicts the behavior of complicated molecules in water environments.
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Robotic Chemists Test One Thousand Unlikely Reactions Every DayResearchers take advantage of “scale up” to find unknown chemical reactions.
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New Self-Correcting Solar Panels from Inexpensive Blue DyesResearchers have developed a better framework for solar panels which should lead to less expensive, higher performance products.
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Very Recent Discoveries Regarding the Haber Process: “Turning Air into Bread” with Liquid CatalystsResearchers have uncovered new mechanistic insights into the Haber chemical reaction.
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A New Medical Diagnostic Tool: Carbon Nanotube with an Imprinted Polymer CoatingProteins are responsible for many of the bodies activities. Scientists from Boston College have developed an extremely sensitive material that will allow them to detect extremely small amounts of proteins, aiding doctors in diagnosing disease.
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Scientists Discover Clues as to How Plants Can Grow in Radiation-Damaged AreasResearchers studying flax (the seeds of which are a source of vegetable oil) that were found growing near Chernobyl are beginning to understand how the plants have survived.
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Protein Visualization Brings New Hope for Cancer TreatmentScientists investigating the Hsp90 protein have used X-ray crystallography as well as fluorescence techniques to find new targets for cancer medication.
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Scientists Discover How Bacteria Dispose of Toxic MetalsA new discovery that reveals how bacteria protect themselves from toxic metals may lead to safer, more efficient antibiotics.
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New Plastic Liquefies Under UV Light but Then ResolidifiesResearchers have developed a new type of polymer which changes it’s phase (liquid, solid) when exposed to UV light. This will lead to easily repaired car coatings and many more innovations.
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Scientists Develop Colored Materials by Manipulating Colorless Block CopolymersScientists have produced highly-colored plastics that are prepared from colorless materials. The optical effect is a result of the chemical properties of the plastic.
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Scientists Develop a More Efficient Method of Transforming Water into Hydrogen FuelA new manganese-based catalyst has been developed which assists in producing cheap, efficient power using only sunlight and water.
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A New Method of Transforming Heat into Energy is Discovered: Certain Metal Alloys Become Magnetic when HeatedScientists have discovered a new method of turning wasted heat into usable electricity. This is very important, as it will help us to meet our ever increasing energy needs.
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A New, Super Fast Transition Lens for Sunglasses Has Been DIscoveredScientists have developed glass lenses which can instantly change color via the use of a tiny electric current. This new technology will be used by the military and will also be offered to the public.
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Scientists Discover Why Table Sugar Always Melts at Different TemperaturesFood scientists have discovered that sucrose doesn’t retain its chemical identity after becoming molten. This discovery could lead to new uses of sugar.
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Scientists Have Discovered a New Method to Transform Natural Gas into Useful MaterialsScientists in Valencia have developed a new method of using methane to build up larger, more complex molecules. This is unusual because under normal conditions, methane is (chemically) very unreactive.
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New Method for Detecting LandminesScottish scientists have developed a new plastic that can be used to detect the explosive vapors emitted by buried landmines.
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Growing Collagen in the Lab: New Source of Valuable TissueScientists have developed a method to “grow” a synthetic version of collagen, a bodily protein, in the laboratory. This extra source of synthetic collagen will replace the animal collagen currently used in cosmetic surgery.
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Reasons Why Innocent People Sometimes Confess that They’re GuiltyIt doesn’t seem logical, but sometimes someone who’s completely innocent will admit that they committed a crime. Researchers believe they know what might be causing this phenomenon.
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Preschoolers as Young as Four Years Old Are Facing Peer PressureThe pressure to conform to the social norms of peer groups is not just an adolescent or adult problem. Recent research indicates that this phenomenon hits infants as well, some as young as four years old.
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Shaking Proteins Forms Ordered Structures; Stirring Does NotNormally, chemical reactions are stirred until completion. However, a recent research article reveals how interesting sheets of protein can only be made by shaking the container – stirring doesn’t form them at all!
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Scientists Develop New "Sponge" to Clean Up Oil SpillsResearchers at the University of North Teax have developed molecules containing silver, nitrogen, and fluorine atoms that soak up oils more effectively than the adsorbents currently used in the marketplace.
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New AIDS Drug Designed by GamersUsing the power of distributed computing and by transforming the hard work of drug discovery into a video game, scientists have harnessed the power of legions of gamers, who deciphered the molecular shape of a retrovirus enzyme.
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Scientists Produce Worlds Most Efficient Plastic LIght Emitting Diode (LED)New plastic substrates for OLEDs promise to bring flexibility to a realm of science dominated by rigid components and circuitry.
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Scientists Discover a New Superdense Form of AluminumA new form of aluminum – a light, well-understood metal – has been made in the lab, and it’s much heavier than any aluminum ever seen on the earth before.
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Scientists Discover that Most Molecules Share Similar ShapesAlthough there are millions of known molecules, chemists in Ohio have made a startling new discovery that over half of chemical compounds in the world share an astonishingly small amount of basic shapes – only 143.
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Richard Heck is Awarded Chemistrys Most Prestigious PrizeThe 2010 Nobel Prize - the top prize in Chemistry - was given to one of the worlds most premier scientists. This man has guided generations of chemists to fantastic discoveries, and was well deserving of the award.
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Doctors Develop a New Method for Detecting Lung CancerScientists at the University of Missouri have developed a new sensitive blood test that helps detect the early presence of lung cancer. Read further to learn about this exciting, life-saving technology.
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Donate Blood - It's So, so Important!Donating blood is one of the most important, selfless, and humanitarian acts that a human can perform – and it doesn’t cost a penny. Here's how to get started.
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Scientists Develop Antibacterial Cotton that Destroys PesticidesBy chemically modifying the structure of cotton, chemists at UC Davis have devised a material that - when exposed to light - becomes toxic to bacteria and any pesticides it encounters, yet remains safe to humans.
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Scientists Discover Equation that Explains Why Oil and Water Don't MixEveryone knows that oil and water don't mix, but the exact mathematical equation that lies behind this behavior has eluded scientists for centuries. Finally, the equation has been uncovered, and it promises new insights into chemical behavior.
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Electronic "Noses" for Harmful Chemical VaporsVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a significant health threat, causing all manner of respiratory illness. Trying to detect these trace amounts of liquid chemical in it's gas form has been a challenge. Thankfully, scientists have developed a sensor.
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Highly Efficient Catalysts to Improve Rechargable BatteriesChemists at MIT have discovered a new method of removing the oxygen atoms from water molecules. This new catalyst is at least 10 times faster than other catalysts and should make hydrogen fuel production and rechargable batteries much more cost efficient
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Two Scientific and Fun Ways to "Trick" Your Taste BudsWe rely on our sense of taste to tell us if food is safe to eat. However, can we really trust what our taste buds are telling us? This articles shows you two methods to "fool" your sense of taste. Try them and see!
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Accessing Drinking Water: : Does “Mineral Water” Offer Any Real Health Benefits?Speaking as a doctoral-level chemist with over a decade of experience spent trying to debunk science myths and demystify science topics, I can say unequivocally that drinking mineral water offers no health benefits over regular water. Read on!
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The Hidden Benefits of DDTDDT has a horrible reputation as a deadly insecticide. But the truth is something entirely different...
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Hypervalent Iodine as a Catalyst for Nitrogen Bond FormationThis article investigates new research from Japan involving "hypervalent" iodine compounds, and their use in catalysis.
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Helping Your Students Overcome Their Fear of Quantum MechanicsThis articles lists three ways that chemical educators to use to help their students overcome fear of quantum mechanics, one of the trickier subjects in chemistry.
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Three "Pet Peeves" I Have as a Chemistry TutorA tutor must by necessity be very understanding, and able to cope with a lot of different student problems. However, there are three student behaviors that make me what to hang up my hat, and this article investigates these things.
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Science Literacy in America: It's Not Too Late (An Educator's Role)This article examines some grim statistics regarding science education in the United States, and then looks at some areas where our science education could be improved.
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Scientists Develop a Sensitive Detection Method for HydrazineThis article takes a look at a new scientific method for sensing the molecule hydrazine, a toxic chemical used in several applications.
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Detecting Molecules that Influence EmotionsThis article examines new ways that molecules in the body can be visualized and studied by the use of fluorescence.
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Extremely Rapid DNA AnalysisThis article looks at recent chemistry research which has resulted in a simple "chip" that can analyze DNA samples in just a few hours.
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What Students Can Do Over the Holidays to Prepare for the Upcoming SemesterThis article examines several tactics that students can use over the end-of-the-year holiday season in order to keep primed and ready for a successful start to the new academic year.
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Why Online Chemistry Tests Are a Bad IdeaThis article investigates several shortcomings of online test-taking technology, especially in regards to chemistry.
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How to Market Yourself as a Chemistry Tutor: Beating the CompetitionThis article gives some tips (based on the authors experience) of how best to "make a name" for yourself as a chemistry tutor in your area.
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Mercury Remediation Using EnzymesThis article investigates an enzymatic route for detoxifying heavy metal spills.
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Improved Synthesis of "Dendrimer" MoleculesThis article discusses recent results from Sweden which makes the production of dendrimers much more efficient.
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"Total" Synthesis of an Environmentally Friendly InsecticideThis article discusses a recently unveiled "total synthesis" method for a promising new insecticide.
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Three Great Songs from the Episodes of "House, M.D."This article outlines some fantastic musical numbers from the set of "House, M.D."
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Great Attractions of Atlanta: The Atlanta Botanical GardensThis article takes a look at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, and summarizes some of the attractions to be found.
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Best Asian Food in Midtown Atlanta: The Tin DrumThis article looks at some of the best food to be found in the downtown Atlanta area.
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A Bachelors Degree in Chemistry: Where it Has Led MeThis article examines how my Bachelors Degree in Chemistry has unlocked wonderful opportunities in my life.
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Teaching Your Chemistry Students About Resonance TheoryThis article examines teaching methods for organic electron resonance theory.
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Guiding Your Chemistry Students: Should They Go to Grad School?This article gives advice for chemical educators regarding the proper guidance for aspiring students.
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Combating Childhood Iron Deficiency Using ChelatesThis article examines research into iron supplementation via EDTA-Fe chelates.
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Disposing of Ionic Liquids Using Sound WavesThis article examines new research from China which indicates that most ionic liquids can be broken down by ultrasound.
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Aluminum Corrosion Prevention for Shiny, Reflective Car PaintsThis article examines new research from the United Kingdom which promises shinier, more stable metallic car coatings.
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Teaching Time Management to Chemistry StudentsEveryone knows that students need good time management skills; what everyone overlooks is that teachers have a prime responsibility in teaching this skill to their students. This is especially important for chemistry students.
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Three Reasons that I Dislike AtlantaThis article examines some of the negative aspects of my home town, Atlanta.
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Nanoparticle / Polymer Hybrids: Covalently Bound Gold NanospheresThis article investigates a clever chemical method of functionalizing gold nanoparticles, allowing them to be polymerized.
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Teaching Organic Synthesis to Undergraduates: The Power of Retrosynthetic AnalysisThis article examines the use of retrosynthetic analysis in the undergraduate chemistry curriculum, and gives examples of how it can be best taught to students.
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Computing in the Clouds: The Benefits of Decentralized ComputingThis article examines the benefits of cloud computing, a term coined to describe scalable, often virtual, decentralized data storage.
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Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a TutorThis article takes a look at the various personal requirements an aspiring tutor should consider before leaping into the role of an educator.
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Fluorescent Dyes with Strong Photochemical ResistanceThis article examines a new type of fluorinated dye that doesn't fade upon exposure to light.
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Fluorescent Proteins Which Retain Catalytic ActivityThis article looks at proteins which not only fluoresce but also retain a measure of catalytic activity, allowing them to perform enzymatic functions.
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Solar Panels Made from SapphireThis article examines new research into solar cell fabrication which involves building up the circuitry on a sapphire substrate.
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Virtual Tutoring: Problem Areas Which Still ExistThis article examines the flaws of the "virtual tutoring" concept, and outlines what needs to change in order to push this education method forward.
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A Review of the Samsung Seek Cell PhoneThis article takes a look at both the good and the bad qualities of the new Samsung Seek cellphone.
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Atlanta Small Businesses: The Highland Bakery in MidtownThis article discusses one of the best small businesses in Atlanta: the Highland Bakery in Midtown, Atlanta.
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Science Education: How to Excite Your Students About a Difficult SubjectThis article investigates some tips for educators which help excite students about science.
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Virtual Whiteboards: Pros and Cons of Their Use in Chemistry EducationEducators can't afford not to use every tool available. Virtual whiteboards are an emergent technology that have the potential to aid education, but some improvements are needed.
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Living in Atlanta, GA: Three Great Reasons to Move to the City, Not to the SuburbsThis article looks at the differences between living inside as opposed to outside Atlanta and the benefits of moving into the city proper. Put simply, it's just good economics.
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Antidepressant Research Gains Huge Advantage Via Protein X-ray Crystal StructureThis article investigates new results that shed light on the molecular action of tricyclic (TCA) antidepressants in the body.
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Ethical Questions that Arise During Chemistry TutoringStudents in chemistry courses that have private tutors expect the best and the most from their tutors. Sometimes they expect too much.
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Teaching Chemistry to Nursing Students: How to Meet Their Specialized NeedsNursing students normally have to take a course in general chemistry, but it's a "watered down" version of what chemistry majors usually see. This article examines how educators can explain a complex subject in a manner that the nursing students need.
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Weight Loss is More Difficult for Obese Individuals: Appetite Changes in the BrainThis article examines new evidence suggesting that obesity is not just a question of resisting food temptation; there may be brain chemistry involved.
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Polymeric Gel Materials that Change ColorDevelopment of plastic materials which respond to stimuli such as heat and pressure are always a challenging task for chemists. This article discusses a success along this front.
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Nanoprinting Makes Sculptures from Metal OxidesThis article takes a look at new chemical technology that uses lithography to produce complex structures such as circuit boards, transistors, and sensors.
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Burying Carbon Dioxide Inside Charred Plants: Greenhouse Gas ReductionThis article looks at new technology designed to sequester carbon dioxide, removing it from the atmosphere.
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Investigating Misfolded Proteins with X-ray CrystallographyThis article investigates x-ray crystallography data that suggests a common trait shared by most Alzheimer patients.
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New High-Resolution Surface Microscopy Using "Off-Center" TipThis article investigates new research from Harvard which dramatically increases both the speed and the sensitivity of atomic force microscopy.
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"Healthy" Antioxidants May Not Be so HealthyThis article discusses recent evidence suggesting antioxidants (Vitamin C, Vitamin E) may actually do more harm than good.
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New Class of Antibiotics Made Possible by X-ray StudiesThis article investigates results from X-ray crystallography that is promising to revolutionize the development of powerful antibiotics.
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New Tools for Tissue Biopsies Promise Higher Accuracy and PrecisionThis article examines new technologies for biopsy needles which will make it easier for surgeons to obtain tissue samples for analysis.
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Computational Chemist Deciphers the Interaction Between Oxygen and HemoglobinThis article examines some molecular modeling results which explain how oxygen binds to hemoglobin in the human body.
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Pure Water May Be as Acidic as Orange JuiceThis article investigates surprising new evidence that pure distilled water is actually quite acidic on its surface.
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Tom Glavine: A True Sports Hero of Atlanta, Ga.This article discusses some of the amazing activities of Tom Glavine, a member of the Atlanta Braves, which make him a local hero in the community.
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Lowndes High School (Ga.) Football Seniors Sign for College TeamsThis article examines some recent football news from Valdosta.
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Fantastic Small Businesses in Atlanta, Georgia: The Phoenix and Dragon BookstoreThis article, part two of a three part series of small Atlanta stores, takes a look at the Phoenix and Dragon bookstore.
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5 Cell Phone Accessories You Don't Want to Live WithoutThis article looks at some important cell phone accessories which fill in the functionality holes that the phone companies left unfilled.
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Chemical Education: Reminding Your Students of the "Real World"Science teachers sometimes become so devoted to educating their students about science that they fail to educate about a scientists responsibilities in the "real world". This article gives some advice to solve this problem.
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Pros and Cons of Frash Software: Not so "Flash"This article examines "Frash", new software being developed for iDevices.
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Online Chemical Education: A Terrible Way to Teach?This article takes a look at the subject of online chemical education: taking chemistry courses entirely online.
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Five Technological Innovations that Changed the Face of MedicineThis article examines five technologies, each of which has changed the face of medicine.
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Consumer Friendly Atlanta Businesses: Vision ComputersThis article begins a series of examinations of local Atlanta businesses, rating them on consumer friendliness, value for money and product selection.
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Five Fantastic Student "Netbooks" for Back to SchoolThis article examines five promising candidates for student "netbooks". Just in the time for the new semester!
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5 Pieces of Military Technology that Changed War for the BetterThis article takes a look at five areas of military technological innovation that have made life better for our armed forces.
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BlogHer 2010: Five Highlights of a Wonderful ConferenceThis article discusses five workshops and the resulting roundtable discussions from the 2010 BlogHer conference.
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New Results from China Suggest that Plants Are Emitting Greenhouse GasesThis article investigates new findings that plants from Mongolia are producing methane gas.
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Comic Book Technologies that Would Be Incredibly Popular in the Real WorldThis article looks at five fictional technologies from the Marvel Comics universe which would find a very welcome reception in the real world.
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Top Five Personal Computers that College Students Will Appreciate and EnjoyThis article looks at five promising personal computers (both laptops and desktops) which have the qualities that students find attractive.
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Online Resources for Chemical EducatorsThis article discusses several (mainly free) online chemistry resources that can be incorporated into a teaching schedule, and which make the teaching of chemistry an overall smoother process.
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5 Software Programs Essential for StudentsThis article looks at five software programs that most students will find essential.
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Copper - Palladium Alloy: Better Catalysts for Energy ProductionThis article investigates the use of voltammetry to strip copper away from the surface of alloys, resulting in superior catalytic activity.
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"Inhibiting" Pain and Depression: Chemists Identify Correct Enzymatic Binding OrientationThis article takes a look at some recent molecular modeling results which will increase our understanding of pain treatment and pain medications.
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Five Video Games that are Simply Ideal for StudentsThis article looks at five popular video games which, for one reason or another, are ideal for students.
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Molecular Switches for Organic ElectronicsThis article looks at the use of pyrrole molecules for electronic components.
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Detecting Trace Amounts of Cocaine: Protein-modified HydrogelsThis article looks at new technology which can "sense" for the presence of cocaine in vanishingly small concentrations.
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New Method to Produce Boron-Laced Carbon CompositesScientists develop a tough, durable fabric for the fabrication of body armor.
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Changing the Surface Chemistry of Paper: Anti-Counterfeit TechnologyThis article discusses new technology which is promising to completely eradicate counterfeit documents.
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Microscopic Water Bottles and Bottle Caps: Chemists Develop Water-Soaked NanotubesThis article looks at new molecular engineering techniques which enable liquids to be drawn into and stored within hollow carbon structures.
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New Catalyst Converts Carbon Dioxide to Useful ProductsThis article examines the production of formic acid from carbon dioxide.
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Designing Oil-Repellent Surfaces Using Mathematical EquationsThis article discusses new "first principles" methods for designing oil-repellent surface coatings.
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Stacked Arrays of Gold Nanoparticles for Flash Memory DevicesThis article examines recent results from Australia in the field of "flash" memory device design.
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Cleaning Up Mercury Spills: Low-Density Sulfur and Selenium GelsThis article discusses a new type of dried molecular gel containing sulfur and selenium.
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Detection of Enamines: Scientists Stabilize Fleeting Transition StateThis article discusses the role of intermediates in the base-catalyzed aldol reaction.
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Chemists Develop New Super-antibiotic to Combat Resistant BacteriaThis article takes a look at new discoveries in the field of antibacterial medications.
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"Green" Chemists Develop Alternative to Mercury CatalystThis article examines new methods of catalyzing the addition of alcohols to alkenes.
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Transformation of Glycerol into Mixed Alkanes Via the Fischer-Tropsch ReactionThis article looks at new ways that the remnants from biodiesel production can be put to a useful purpose.
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Gold Catalyst Enables Direct Alkane FunctionalizationThis article looks at a new gold catalyst which allows chemists to directly react carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons together.
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Water-Soluble Catalysts for the Suzuki Coupling ReactionThis article investigates research into water-soluble palladium ligands, useful for catalyzing the Suzuki reaction.
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Carbon Nanotubes that Glow-In-The-DarkThis article looks at new research from India which produces carbon nanotube "defects", inducing fluorescence.
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New Plastics for Gas SeparationThis article discusses new research from Japan which incorporates bulky substituents into polymeric films to increase gas permeability.
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Promising News for Silicon Life-forms: Silicon-Silicon Multiple BondsThis article discusses a landmark accomplishment in organometallic chemistry: the capture of a silicon-silicon doubly-bonded molecule.
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Detecting Explosives: Fluorescent Polymers for Peroxide AnalysisThis article discusses a new boron-containing plastic which can be used to detect various high explosives.
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Obtaining Biofuel from Scrap Wood: Breaking Down CelluloseThis article takes a look at new technologies for obtaining useful fuels from wood fibers.
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Nickel-based Enzymatic Fuel Cell DesignsThis article discusses research from France which attempts to mimic naturally occurring enzymes for use in a hydrogen fuel cell.
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New Anti-Anxiety Agent May Also Cure CancerThis article discusses a new drug under development which not only cures chronic anxiety but also combats cancerous growths.
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Producing Ethylene Glycol from Renewable FeedstocksThis article discusses a new synthesis that scientists hope will provide a renewable, sustainable route to ethylene glycol.
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Alternatives to Pentacene in Organic ElectronicsThis article discusses some of the various factors that go into crystal engineering for electronic applications.
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Non-toxic Shotgun Pellets Come Under FireThis article discusses environmental research concerning the fate of bismuth shotgun pellets that are scattered in open fields.
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How Pure is Drinking Water? Harvard Chemists Develop Disposable "Lead Test"This article discusses a recent discovery which uses cheap, disposable analyses to monitor the safety of drinking water.
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Perfluorinated Solvents Dramatically Increase Metathesis EfficiencyThis article looks at recent results from the Polish Academy of Science indicating that perfluorotoluene is a superior solvent for alkene metathesis reactions.
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Gluing Things Together on the NanoscaleThis article discussed recent results from Japan which outline methods to assemble molecular circuitry.
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Quick and Efficient Synthetic Route to TamifluThis article takes a look at the Trost synthesis for Tamiflu, which is currently the shortest and most efficient method for producing the useful antiviral drug.
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Amazing Advance in Alkene Metathesis: Using Water as the Reaction SolventThis article discusses remarkable results from the Polish Academy of Science: the use of water as the reaction medium for the popular alkene metathesis class of chemical reactions.
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Garlic Mixed with Metal Promises New Diabetes MedicationThis article analyzes new results from Canadian scientists, indicating that garlic extracts treated with vanadium can help to treat symptoms of diabetes.
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Plastic Films that "Walk" in Response to LightJapanese scientists unveil new plastic materials that convert light energy to physical motion.
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New Flexible Metathesis Catalysts Exert High Stereochemical ControlThis article discusses new develops in the field of alkene metathesis: catalysts with flexible monodentate ligands.
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Producing Hydrogen Fuel from Water and SunlightThis article looks at exciting news from England which reveals new methods of splitting a water molecule into energetically useful hydrogen and oxygen gases.
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Identifying Ripe Bananas Through Ultraviolet Irradiation: Chlorophyll CatabolitesThis article looks at a recent discovery, fluorescent catabolites, which should make it easier for food growers to monitor the ripeness of their crops.
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Preventing Laser Damage: New Protective Coatings for DVDsThis article looks at a new design for DVDs, which incorporates a bipyridinium ion into the dye layer to prevent damage from light absorption.
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Distillation of Ionic Liquids: "Green" Solvents May Not Be GreenThis article examines recent evidence that so-called "ionic liquids" can be successfully distilled with the appropriate combination of temperature and reduced pressure.
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Optical Test Strips for the Detection of Fluoride AnionThis article discusses new and simple methods for the detection of fluoride ion in samples of drinking water.
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Electronic Paper: Layers of Oxidized Poly(thiophene) Switch from Black to WhiteThis article takes a look at new reports from the University of Florida which describe a new type of electronic paper.
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Fresh Fruit and Sex May Extend Human LifespanI take a look at some new research from Austria, which indicates that chemical compounds found in citrus fruit and also found in bodily fluids can extend the lifetime of cells in animals.
