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Light Strikes Gold
Scientists advance the precision controlled synthesis of gold nanocrystals, which could create new catalysts that improve industrial energy efficiency.
Scientists advance the precision controlled synthesis of gold nanocrystals, which could create new catalysts that improve industrial energy efficiency.
Study models soil-pore features that hold or release carbon dioxide.
Competition between two natural chemicals to coat and change atmospheric particles from fossil fuel combustion could improve accuracy of climate and air quality simulations.
New code allows bacteria to thrive in the lab and offers seven “slots” to program in designer proteins for industry.
Analyses reveal diversity in carbon turnover and other degradation processes, offering insights for biofuel production.
Better storm surge prediction capabilities could help reduce the impacts of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes.
Sticky molecules hop aboard oily floaters and may influence the amount of sunlight reflected by marine clouds.
Scientists find that water-related energy consumption is increasing across the globe, with pronounced differences across regions and sectors.
Data derived from these instruments will support climate model simulations of cloud processes.
Understanding differences in modeling soil water will help scientists simulate how this moisture affects the climate.
Mass spectrometry and high-performance computing combined, allowing scientists to study proteins that link internal processes to community attributes.
Natural carbon dioxide production from deep subsurface soils contributes significantly to emissions, even in a semiarid floodplain.
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