Scientists from the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University have taken the first images of carbon dioxide molecules within a molecular cage – part of a highly porous nanoparticle known as a MOF, or metal-organic framework, with great potential for separating and storing gases and liquids.
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Older Adults’ Independence Is Most Significant Factor for Vulnerability in Hot Weather
Study identifies factors that most affect older people’s vulnerability during extreme temperatures
Managing the Ups and Downs of Coffee Production
Each day, more than 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide.
Significant UK Air Quality Improvements over past 40 Years Cut Death Rates
Policies to improve air quality in the UK over the past 40 years have led to significant reductions in pollution and associated mortality rates, a new study has found.
Organic Farming Enhances Honeybee Colony Performance
A team of researchers from the CNRS, INRA, and the University of La Rochelle is now the first to have demonstrated that organic farming benefits honeybee colonies, especially when food is scarce in late spring.
ALMA Pinpoints the Formation Site of Planet around Nearest Young Star
Researchers using ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) found a small dust concentration in the disk around TW Hydrae, the nearest young star.