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Scientists observe ultrafast proton transfer reaction
X-rays capture the ultrafast proton transfer reaction in ionized liquid water, forming the hydroxyl radical and the hydronium ion.
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New Insights Into Old Chemical Concepts Using DFT
Recent progress in density functional theory provide new insights for chemical concepts like electrophilicity, nucleophilicity, regioselectivity, stereoselectivity, and more.
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Identifying Illicit Drugs in Powdered Mixtures Using Magnetic Levitation
The composition of suspicious powders that may contain illicit drugs can now be analyzed using a quick and simple method called magneto-Archimedes levitation (MagLev).
A Switchable Catalyst Based on a Molecular Motor
The first switchable catalyst for asymmetric catalysis based on a molecular motor.
Sunshine Not Moonshine—Happy Hour with Carbon Dioxide
A new eco-friendly vodka, created for the first time using the hydrogenation of carbon dioxide to make ethanol.
Providing Safe, Clean Water: Magnetic Nanoparticles with Ionic Liquids for Water Purification
Researchers removed metals and organic impurities from water using magenetic nanoparticles that contain an ionic liquid phase.
Beyond gene editing: A new role for CRISPR
A new use for the revolutionary gene-splicing tool. This new “Electrochemical CRISPR” can quickly and accurately identify viral biomarkers for a range of diseases, including HPV and Parvovirus.
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