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41+ min ago (953+ words) Omar Yaghi thinks crystals with gaps that capture moisture could bring technology from "Dune" to the arid parts of Earth. Yaghi proved so dependable that his father put him in charge of monitoring how much the cattle destined for the family butcher shop ate and drank. The best-quality cuts came from well-fed, hydrated animals'a challenge given that they were raised in arid desert. Specially designed materials called metal-organic frameworks can pull water from the air like a sponge'and then give it back. But at 10 years old, Yaghi learned of a different occupation. Hoping to avoid a rambunctious crowd at recess, he found the library doors in his school unbolted and sneaked in. Thumbing through a chemistry textbook, he saw an image he didn't understand: little balls connected by sticks in fascinating shapes. Molecules. The building blocks of everything. "I didn't…...

59+ min ago (1047+ words) Chemical Engineering is one of the most dynamic and versatile branches of engineering, combining chemistry, physics, mathematics, and problem-solving to create solutions for real-world industries. From producing medicines and fuels to developing eco-friendly materials, chemical engineers play a vital role in modern society. For students stepping into Chemical Engineering in the first year, this phase is crucial. It lays the academic and conceptual foundation that supports advanced topics in later semesters. Understanding what to study, how to study, and which skills to focus on early can make your engineering journey far smoother and more successful. What Is Chemical Engineering All About? Chemical Engineering focuses on transforming raw materials into valuable products through controlled chemical and physical processes. Unlike pure chemistry, this field emphasizes large-scale production, safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Chemical engineers are involved in industries such as: Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology…...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago (841+ words) The textile industry has been a significant contributor to environmental pollution and waste generation. In recent years, researchers have turned their attention to the potential of natural fibers and sustainable materials to formulate hybrid composites that could minimize the environmental impact while maintaining desirable mechanical properties. Among these natural fibers, kenaf has emerged as a [] The textile industry has been a significant contributor to environmental pollution and waste generation. In recent years, researchers have turned their attention to the potential of natural fibers and sustainable materials to formulate hybrid composites that could minimize the environmental impact while maintaining desirable mechanical properties. Among these natural fibers, kenaf has emerged as a promising candidate due to its mechanical strength, lightweight nature, and biodegradability. In this context, a recent study has investigated the impact of crude oil residue fillers on the properties of…...

1+ hour, 36+ min ago (629+ words) Wollongong-based online news outlet covering Australia and beyond. If you have anything newsworthy - a story, video or picture to share with us, please email us. The worldwide push for sustainability requires better, more durable batteries to support renewable energy systems and our ubiquitous electronic devices. While lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are currently the go-to solution, future calls for alternatives built on materials more widely available than lithium. Because sodium is abundant and available at low-cost, sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are a leading candidate for replacing LIBs while still meeting global energy demands. The key to SIBs' remarkable performance lies partly in the material used at the negative electrode called hard carbon (HC). This low crystalline, porous type of carbon can store large amounts of sodium, enabling SIBs to reach energy densities comparable to commercial LIBs. Though scientists believe that HC is a…...

2+ hour, 25+ min ago (476+ words) [Newswise image]A research team demonstrates that common agricultural and forestry residues--flax shives and eucalyptus sawdust--can be transformed into powerful magnetic carbon-based adsorbents capable of removing the hazardous pollutant pentachlorophenol (PCP) from contaminated water. Magnetic Biochar From Plant Waste Offers a New Solution for Toxic Water Pollutants Figure 1 Synthesis of magnetic hydrochar through hydrothermal carbonization. Newswise " Using hydrothermal carbonization combined with iron doping, the team produced hydrochars with high adsorption efficiency, magnetic recoverability, and excellent reusability. The magnetic hydrochars removed up to 95% of PCP under optimal conditions and maintained structural stability over multiple cycles, presenting a promising pathway for low-cost, circular-economy water treatment technologies. Increasing population growth, urbanization, and industrial activity have sharply raised global water demand while simultaneously generating wastewater rich in persistent organic contaminants. Pentachlorophenol, widely used in pesticides, wood preservation, and industrial processes, frequently enters…...

2+ hour, 47+ min ago (372+ words) We congratulate the winner of the Arab Prodigies Award in the Natural Sciences category for 2025, Professor Majed Chergui, Honorary Professor at the Swiss... VP congratulates Majed Chergui on winning Great Arab Minds Award 2025 in Natural Sciences We congratulate the winner of the Arab Prodigies Award in the Natural Sciences category for 2025, Professor Majed Chergui, Honorary Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, who has presented pioneering scientific contributions in observing ultrafast motion at the atomic level. Professor Majed Chergui has dedicated his scientific career to developing tools and experiments that have enabled scientists to monitor the movement of molecules and materials with unprecedented femtosecond precision, and has contributed to the development of ultrafast X-ray techniques, and published more than 450 scientific papers, and achieved more than 23,000 scientific citations from around the world, making him one of the most influential scientists…...

3+ hour, 39+ min ago (191+ words) The environmental footprint of the extraction process is critically addressed through the use of green solvents and diminished solvent input, coupled with solvent recycling mechanisms integrated within the pilot setup. This aligns with the principles of green chemistry and sustainable processing, increasingly demanded by consumers and regulatory bodies alike. This technology also offers flexibility by accommodating different botanical origins of propolis, which is highly variable due to regional flora diversity. Subcritical solvent extraction can be tuned accordingly, granting manufacturers control over the chemical profile of their extracts and enabling customized product design catering to specific therapeutic or functional needs. The innovative approach holds promise beyond propolis extraction. Its versatility can be extended to other natural matrices rich in delicate bioactives like medicinal plants, algae, and spices, heralding a new age of extraction technologies that marry efficacy with sustainability. While this…...

4+ hour, 28+ min ago (861+ words) In a groundbreaking advancement for materials science and energy conversion technologies, researchers have unveiled detailed insights into the intricate behavior of cobalt oxide during redox cycling, using cutting-edge operando X-ray imaging techniques. The study, led by Peng, Zhou, Van Winkle, and colleagues, represents a quantum leap toward understanding the size-dependent structural and chemical transformations cobalt [] In a groundbreaking advancement for materials science and energy conversion technologies, researchers have unveiled detailed insights into the intricate behavior of cobalt oxide during redox cycling, using cutting-edge operando X-ray imaging techniques. The study, led by Peng, Zhou, Van Winkle, and colleagues, represents a quantum leap toward understanding the size-dependent structural and chemical transformations cobalt oxide undergoes when subjected to thermal oxidation and reduction cycles. These findings promise to accelerate innovations in thermochemical energy storage, catalytic processes, and sustainable fuel generation. Cobalt oxide, a transition…...

8+ hour, 59+ min ago (611+ words) Inspired by advances in artificial intelligence, researchers have developed a new type of neural network that more accurately identifies and quantifies peaks in complex molecular spectra, offering an eleven percent improvement in accuracy and a thirty percent reduction in error compared to conventional methods. https://quantumzeitgeist.com/wp-content/uploads/Capture-723.jpg Identifying and quantifying peaks within complex spectra, such as those generated by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, presents a significant challenge for scientists, particularly when analysing intricate molecules. Lukas Bischof, Rudolf M. F'chslin, Kurt Stockinger, and Pavel Sulimov, all from Zurich University of Applied Sciences, now demonstrate a powerful new approach to this problem using Quanvolutional Neural Networks. Inspired by the success of conventional Convolutional Neural Networks, their research introduces a novel architecture that excels at both counting peaks and accurately determining their positions within a spectrum. The team's results reveal that these Quanvolutional Neural Networks outperform their…...

10+ hour, 27+ min ago (819+ words) Researchers have created a system, QFANG, that automatically generates detailed, step-by-step laboratory procedures directly from chemical equations, significantly improving the potential for fully automated drug discovery and chemical synthesis. https://quantumzeitgeist.com/wp-content/uploads/Capture-715.jpg Automated planning of chemical synthesis remains a significant hurdle in accelerating drug discovery and enabling fully robotic laboratories, largely because translating computational routes into practical, executable procedures proves challenging. Guoqing Liu, Junren Li, and Zihan Zhao, working with colleagues at Microsoft Research and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, now present a new model, QFANG, which directly generates detailed, structured experimental procedures from simple reaction equations. This achievement stems from a novel Chemistry-Guided Reasoning framework and a large dataset of nearly one million chemical reactions, carefully extracted from patent literature, allowing the model to learn complex chemical reasoning. The team further refined QFANG using a reinforcement learning approach, resulting in a system…...