The new President of the University of Chicago has been a pioneer in nanoscience. One interesting anecdote: he once commercialized tech from his lab and discovered the commercial company quickly outpaced lab research. “And so on and before you knew […]
“For context, there are research consortiums dedicated to breaking through the 500-Wh/kg density threshold in order to power next-generation electric vehicles, while today’s best-in-class lithium-ion batteries have energy densities of 250 to 300 Wh/kg.” | learn more
“The classic bitter taste of Brassica vegetables is commonly thought to be due to compounds called glucosinolates. When we chew a big mouthful of broccoli or cauliflower these molecules are converted into a chemical called isothiocyanate, which is responsible for […]
You know how different people tend to go to sleep at different times? That’s called a chronotype, and people tend to cluster in one of four chronotypes. Some of this is genetic, but genes couldn’t explain all the variation. This […]
In the TV series, there’s a device called a tricorder that detects diseases by waving it over someone’s body. “AMSI’s COVID Hunter™ device would be the world’s first noninvasive touchless viral detector for COVID-19.” | learn more
“Most of the mechanically interlocked molecules that form the basis of these molecular machines have so far relied on metal ions and harsh solvents to form the desired structure. Princeton University scientists set out to sidestep the need for artificial […]
Habit changes are more effective after moving. I imagine this goes for both favorable and unfavorable habits. We’re moving soon, so I’ll be paying extra attention. | learn more
“By aiming subatomic particles known as neutrons at silicon crystals and monitoring the outcome with exquisite sensitivity, the NIST scientists were able to obtain three extraordinary results…” | learn more
“Harden understands herself to be waging a two-front campaign. On her left are those inclined to insist that genes don’t really matter; on her right are those who suspect that genes are, in fact, the only things that matter. The […]
“Feeding mice high-fructose corn syrup, a widely used sweetener in human diets, has been found to drive an increase in the surface area of the gut that is associated with enhanced absorption of dietary nutrients and weight gain.” | learn more