Astrophysicist and retired NASA astronaut Steven Hawley takes us through his fascinating career.
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Optimizing a century-old chemical process
A new chemical looping approach helps optimize the Ostwald reaction, making the production of nitric acid a little “greener”.
Nuclear fusion record broken by UK scientists
In a major breakthrough, scientists have demonstrated sustained nuclear fusion energy, providing hope for future large-scale projects.
Inspiring climate action by linking social and environmental change
We will not solve the climate crisis and inspire action without generating a shared emotional response to our changing world.
Taking the next step to renewable energy products
Shifting away from fossil fuels to renewable energy products will not only help address harmful emissions, but unwanted chemical exposure.
Creating millions of liters of aviation fuel from captured CO2
A German start-up has developed a method to convert captured carbon and hydrogen into a range of sustainable fuels.
Florence Bascom, a geologic juggernaut
The odds were stacked against her, but inspired by her parents and love for science, Florence Bascom paved the way for women in geology.
Holey tubular zeolites!
Nanotubes made from sheets of zeolite promise to expand this material’s already extensive range of application.
Innovative science in 2021
Catch up on some of the most exciting and impactful developments in science from this year, published on ASN and selected by our editors.
Stabilizing pharmaceuticals with deuterium
An epoxide ring opening reaction could help stabilize biomolecules by replacing hydrogen with deuterium with a high degree of selectivity.
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