All Matter articles – Page 130
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Graphene sandwich turns water square
Water trapped between graphene sheets transformed into new type of ice
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ResearchNeutron–proton mass imbalance put on the quantum scales
Mass difference between nucleons calculated to the highest level of precision yet
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Research'Safe antifreeze' works better with added nanoparticles
Antifreezes based on a non-toxic food additive are now more effective and user-friendly
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OpinionBack to basics for silylation
Karl Collins applauds the simplicity of adding silicon to heterocycles with KOtBu
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ResearchFlexible polymer threads set to light up clothing
Multi-colour light-emitting wires can be woven or knitted into fabrics for haute couture or monitoring patients’ vital signs
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ResearchSimple chemistry mimics animals' predator spotting method
Filter paper soaked in chemicals can perform complex edge detection computation
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Mystery of coloured water droplets that chase and repel each other solved
Discovery could herald sprays that hoover up dirt and keep solar panels clean
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Drawn out success for far faster 3D printing
Stereolithography technique is 100 times faster than current technologies and could open the door to mass production with 3D printing
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ResearchMercury-grabbing ionic liquids hit the gas
Team reveals research behind mercury removal technology developed for natural gas industry
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Chemical building blocks produce a wellspring of organic molecules
A new automated platform speeds up synthesis of small molecules
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Group 12 members unite in unusual bonding situation
Unique complex contains first instance of bonding between zinc and mercury
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Tough self-cleaning coating sticks it to stains
Superhydrophobic ‘paint’ can be sprayed or dip-coated onto cotton, glass and metal and survives sandpaper abrasion
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ResearchShedding light on fading reds in Van Gogh’s paintings
An exotic lead mineral may be the ‘missing link’ in explaining why the Dutch artist’s work has lost its colour
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ResearchSpicing up MOFs
Framework based on the turmeric pigment curcumin delivers two drugs for the price of one
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ResearchChemists zinc up ‘aromatic’ metal cubes
Metal-organic clusters share electrons between eight covalently linked metal atoms
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ResearchPetrified beetles
Carbonisation provides path for microstructure preservation in biological specimens
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ResearchComputational tool leaves electrides with nowhere to hide
Electride criteria pave way for new research into these fascinating materials
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FeatureFrom screen to cell
Nina Notman finds out how liquid crystals are moving into the biotechnology and pharmaceutical toolbox