Getting around the high C-H bond dissociation energy in methane has been a challenge to making methanol from natural gas — until now.
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How do we take the methane out of natural gas?
An MOF filters methane, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide from natural gas with record-breaking selectivity under practical conditions.
AI without computers
An AI made from plasma learns to play tic-tac-toe using varying and controllable mixtures of gases, in a major step forward.
Science in pictures
Dehumidifying pendants, the origins of olfactory neurons, microspectrometers, and transforming cancer agents.
Mapping the gas web of the Tarantula Nebula
New images of the Tarantula Nebula help us understand how intense star formation at its center impacts the rest of the nebula.
3D-printed self-sensing materials
Self-sensing materials will find a range of applications from tissue engineering to building lightweight aircraft.
Miniature fuel-cells for implantable medical devices
To power next generation chip based medical implants, power sources need to be miniscule and perpetual.
Forest restoration benefits depend on location
The long-term benefits of global forest restoration to support biodiversity and ecosystems depends on climate and forest type.
How the capybara could improve biofuels
Unique enzymes found in the gut of sugarcane-eating capybaras could help convert agricultural waste into low-carbon biofuels.
Coming to terms with nuclear energy
Past disasters show public concern surrounding nuclear energy is legitimate, but better regulation could help allay fears.
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