A new algorithm helps researchers search out new molecules for applications in medicine, keeping their synthesis quick and cost-effective.
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Simple process significantly improves viability of antibacterial films
By simplifying the production steps needed to treat surfaces with antibacterial films, scientists hope they can become more widely adopted in clinical settings and beyond.
Neural networks overcome the setbacks of current computational drug discovery
Computer-aided drug discovery looks to neural networks that can better predict chemical properties to streamline the search for new therapeutics.
Self-frosting glass could revolutionize sustainable buildings
Scientists have developed a polymer-coated glass that can change from transparent to opaque when exposed to sunlight and heat.
Getting renewable ethers on the road
Clean-burning synthetic fuels made from renewable ethers could replace carbon-based fuels and contribute to a cyclic carbon economy.
Buttoned up biomolecules: A click reaction for living systems
Bioorthogonal hydroamination of activated linear alkynes now suitable in living cells.
Organic solar cell demonstrates 18% power conversion
A molecule-thick material is opening doors for the advancement of flexible and recyclable organic solar cells.
What do carbon capture and beer bubbles have in common?
Understanding how bubbles form is vital to both producers and consumers of the world’s most popular alcoholic beverage.
A powerful underwater glue inspired by barnacles and mussels
Using silk proteins, researchers create crosslinking fibers that contain iron complexes similar to those used by sticky underwater sea creatures.
Frogs: Poisoned dart or silver bullet?
Scientists in Japan have devised an efficient way to create the backbone to a whole family of natural products, thus unlocking potential new medicines.
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