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Molecular-level understanding of cellulose structure reveals why it resists degradation and could lead to cost-effective biofuels.
Lignocellulose-degrading enzyme complexes could improve biofuel production.
Scientists use heat and mismatched surfaces to stretch films that can potentially improve device efficiencies.
Defect spins in diamond were controlled with a simpler, geometric method, leading to faster computing.
More frequent storms turn forests from carbon source to sink.
Readily rotating molecules let electrons last, resulting in higher solar cell efficiency.
Monoterpene measures how certain forests respond to heat stress.
Whether carbon comes from leaves or needles affects how fast it decomposes, but where it ends up determines how long it’s available.
The arrangement of electrons in an exotic human-made element shows that certain properties of heavy elements cannot be predicted using lighter ones.
A new shape measurement of unstable 110Ru has found this nucleus to be similar to a squashed football.
Scientists achieved thin films with structures virtually impossible via traditional methods.
Researchers discover the secret behind the third way living organisms extract energy from their environment.
