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Pioneers in Science: Hermann Staudinger
A century on from his groundbreaking paper on polymerization, Advanced Science News takes a look at the life and work of Nobel Laureate, Hermann Staudinger.
The right materials are essential to the design of future fusion reactors
Jan Coenen is one of the leading scientists when it comes to materials in fusion reactors. We caught up with him to pick his brain about the viability of fusion reactors and his research in the area.
Replacing toxins with water in the green production of plastics
Researchers use hot water and pressure to circumvent the need to use toxic chemicals in the production of organic plastics.
Using Magnets to Recycle Rare Earth Metals
Chemists have developed a new approach for purifying rare earth metals using magnetism to avoid environmentally damaging mining practices.
Gigawatt Electricity Storage Using Water and Rocks
A new solution for large-scale energy storage through the hydraulic lifting of large rocks.
Bioelectronic Implants for Drought-Resistant Plants
Electronic plants designed to be more resilient to environmental stress could offer major advantages in agriculture.
The Hidden Effect of Carbon Dioxide on Human Nutrition
Atmospheric carbon dioxide is known to deplete the mineral content of plants, but how are carotenoid levels affected?
Professor Mike Timko: Waste Should Be Viewed as a Resource
Achieving zero waste won’t be easy. But, I know for sure we’ll never achieve it without deliberate effort.
World Metrology Day: How NASA Lost a Satellite
How a mix-up between the imperial and metric systems resulted in a $193 million crash.
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