In modern society, gaseous alkanes like propane, isobutane, and methane are regularly combusted for energy.
New Light-Based Method for Faster and ‘Green’ Production of Building Blocks for Medicines
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Which Factors Control The Height Of Mountains?
Which forces and mechanisms determine the height of mountains?
New Approach Drives Bacteria To Produce Potential Antibiotic, Antiparasitic Compounds
Researchers have developed a method to spur the production of new antibiotic or antiparasitic compounds hiding in the genomes of actinobacteria, which are the source of drugs such as actinomycin and streptomycin and are known to harbor other untapped chemical riches.
In the Right Hands, NASA Satellite Data and Analysis Make Earth Better
The number of illegal gold mines in the Amazon is increasing so fast that activists have turned to satellite imagery to identify them.
Hunting In Savanna-Like Landscapes May Have Poured Jet Fuel On Brain Evolution
Ever wonder how land animals like humans evolved to become smarter than their aquatic ancestors? You can thank the ground you walk on.
On The Road To Non-Toxic And Stable Perovskite Solar Cells
The promising halide perovskite materials for solar energy conversion show high efficiencies, but this comes at a cost: The best perovskite materials incorporate toxic lead which poses a hazard to the environment.
