Analytical chemistry – Page 29
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Molecular shapeshifting observed at ultrafast speeds
Study reveals that structural transformations occur just as fast as molecular vibrations
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Molecular decoration determines origin of MOF acidity
Analytical combo used to pinpoint strong Brønsted acid site in promising next-generation solid acid catalyst
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Whitepaper
Testing for mosquito repellent residue
High-quality reference materials advance analyses, save time, and reduce costs
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News
Warnings on counterfeit CBD vaping products with toxic contaminants
Cannabidiol vaping liquids and oils in the US found to be contaminated with psychoactive compounds linked to deadly overdoses
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King of kilograms is no more as metric system gets a makeover
Metre convention countries have agreed to redefine four of the seven SI base units and link them to immutable natural constants
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Propeller molecule acts as chirality sensor for solvents
Unusual chiral induction phenomenon observed in a molecular system
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Diet approach to DFT benchmarking
Self-confessed grumpy physicist calls on developers to stop focusing on molecules and start thinking about solids
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News
Chemistry graduate student admits poisoning co-worker
Victim at Queen’s University in Canada videoed carcinogen being pipetted into a loaf of bread while he was in a group meeting
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Research
Cinema air chemistry linked to film ratings
Researchers propose a model to help gauge the appropriate age ratings of films using data on VOCs emitted by audiences
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Final cost of forensic chemist’s misconduct still being counted
Massachusetts’ highest court has dismissed thousands more criminal drug cases because of the actions of Sonja Farak
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Milk protein could alleviate metallic taste following chemotherapy
Study indicates that a lactoferrin supplement could treat taste and smell irregularities experienced by cancer patients
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Cryo-EM method offers organic analysis certainty
MicroED technique gives rapid, unambiguous structure determination with small, amorphous samples
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The luck of the materials scientist
Studying the structure of disordered materials is complicated, but Simon Billinge explains how it opens the door to designer materials with desired properties
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Rules to distinguish between tetrel and hydrogen bonds
Quantum calculations reveal subtle but significant geometric differences
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News
Beautiful science of small world showcased in video competition
Zebrafish nervous system development and trippy soap patterns wow judges
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News
MacArthur ‘genius’ fellowships recognise biophysicist and analytical chemist
Foundation awards ‘no strings’ grants for cellular compartmentalisation and cancer surgery research
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Article
Instrumental innovators
Advanced mass spectrometry can help protect consumers from contaminants in food
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News
Laser tools bag physics Nobel as first woman wins prize for 55 years
Arthur Ashkin, inventor of optical tweezers, shares honour with laser pulse pioneers Donna Strickland and Gérard Mourou
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Machine learning behind beta boron bonding breakthrough
Study resolves long-standing uncertainty over structure of boron
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Metal crystals reveal long-held secret behind their ultrafast growth
Hidden pre-organisation means supercooled silver crystals can grow at a rate of up to 100 metres per second