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Plutonium has more verified and accessible oxidation states than any other actinide element, an important insight for energy and security applications.
A new uranium-based metal-organic framework, NU-1301, could aid energy producers and industry.
Calculations of a subatomic particle called the sigma provide insight into the communication between subatomic particles deep inside the heart of matter.
Researchers succeed in producing larger quantities of a long-lived radioisotope that generates the needed isotope on demand.
Some pine trees may have trouble gaining a foothold above the treeline.
Deeper soil layers are more sensitive to warming than previously thought.
Microbial enzymes create precursors of nylon while avoiding harsh chemicals and energy-demanding heat.
Introduced traits remain stable, improving biofuel production in a field setting.
State-of-the-art mass spectrometer delivers unprecedented capability to scientists.
Researchers develop the fastest synthetic catalyst for producing hydrogen gas, potentially leading to a new environmentally friendly, affordable fuel.
Researchers demonstrate a new technique that could lead to significantly higher power proton beams used to answer tough scientific questions.
