The heating effect of microwaves has long been used to accelerate reactions. A new experiment shows that microwaves can also excite molecules into a less reactive state. Read More »
Experiments have shown that heavy-ion irradiation of biomolecules in aqueous environments efficiently triggers DNA-destroying cascades. Read More »
Computational spectroscopy reveals a possible signature of strongly hydrogen-bonded wires in water and ice. Read More »
An updated method for detecting trace amounts of gases could allow researchers to identify minuscule amounts of multiple gases in the same sample. Read More »
Sometimes a rotating molecule can transition to a new state only if an electron carries away some of the molecule’s angular momentum. Read More »
A new liquid-jet technology enabled researchers to test the theory for liquid freezing more stringently than was possible in previous experiments, but uncertainties remain. Read More »
Molecular “kicks” induced by ultraviolet light are predicted to cause carbon monoxide molecules to be released from the icy layers that cover cosmic dust. Read More »
Researchers have investigated how pores in a solid change its chemical reactions with other materials. The result could make steel production more environmentally friendly. Read More »
Researchers predict that a “flashing” electric ratchet could separate same-charge ions by their diffusion coefficients, a possibility that could improve the energy efficiency of processes such as water desalination and purification. Read More »
Researchers have developed a method for measuring the strength of certain ion–electron interactions in water, with initial tests throwing up unexpected results. Read More »
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