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Research roundup: 6 cool stories we almost missed

dezembro 1, 2025 n Jennifer Ouelletten

The assassination of a Hungarian duke, why woodpeckers grunt when they peck, and more.

Why synthetic emerald-green pigments degrade over time

novembro 24, 2025 n Jennifer Ouelletten

Light is the greatest threat to 19th-century masterpieces like James Ensor’s The Intrigue, study finds.

Ancient Egyptians likely used opiates regularly

novembro 17, 2025 n Jennifer Ouelletten

Study identified several trace chemical signatures of opium in ancient Egyptian alabaster vase.

Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane

outubro 31, 2025 n John Timmern

Given a dozen hours, the enzyme can turn a foam pad into reusable chemicals.

The chemistry behind that pricey cup of civet coffee

outubro 29, 2025 n Jennifer Ouelletten

Fans of kopi luwak claim the coffee has a unique aroma and taste. A new chemical analysis backs them up.

Breaking down rare earth element magnets for recycling

outubro 20, 2025 n Doug Johnsonn

New method extracts desirable elements from waste magnets using less energy and acid.

Chemistry Nobel prize awarded for building ordered polymers with metal

outubro 8, 2025 n John Timmern

Three researchers share prize for structured polymers called metal-organic frameworks.

Meet the 2025 Ig Nobel Prize winners

setembro 18, 2025 n Jennifer Ouelletten

The annual award ceremony features miniature operas, scientific demos, and the 24/7 lectures.

Betel nuts have been giving people a buzz for over 4,000 years

agosto 19, 2025 n Elizabeth Raynen

Ancient teeth reveal that a stimulant has been used since the Bronze Age.

Making Roman concrete produces as much CO2 as modern concrete

julho 30, 2025 n Jennifer Ouelletten

Roman concrete produces as much, if not more, CO₂ as modern concrete, fewer air pollutants.

This aerogel and some sun could make saltwater drinkable

julho 26, 2025 n Elizabeth Raynen

Previous aerogels didn’t work on a scale that was large enough to matter.

Rice could be key to brewing better non-alcoholic beer

julho 2, 2025 n Jennifer Ouelletten

“It’s time we move beyond outdated perceptions and recognize what rice can offer in creating beer.”

Researchers develop a battery cathode material that does it all

junho 26, 2025 n John Timmern

A mix of iron, chlorine, and lithium is conductive, stores lithium, and self-heals.

Categoria: chemistry

Why synthetic emerald-green pigments degrade over time

Ancient Egyptians likely used opiates regularly

Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane

The chemistry behind that pricey cup of civet coffee

Breaking down rare earth element magnets for recycling

Chemistry Nobel prize awarded for building ordered polymers with metal

Meet the 2025 Ig Nobel Prize winners

Betel nuts have been giving people a buzz for over 4,000 years

Making Roman concrete produces as much CO2 as modern concrete

This aerogel and some sun could make saltwater drinkable

Rice could be key to brewing better non-alcoholic beer

Researchers develop a battery cathode material that does it all

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