A new molecule takes its place among buckyballs, carbon nanotubes and other odd forms of carbon. Source: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/chemists-have-created-and-imaged-new-form-carbon4…
Tag: Matter&Energy/Chemistry
Fluid in superdeep diamonds may be from some of Earth’s oldest unchanged material
Primordial rock deep in the mantle and dating to just after Earth’s formation could yield insights about the planet’s formation and evolution Source: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/fluid-superdeep-diamonds-may-be-some-earths-oldest-unchanged-material4…
A fungus makes a chemical that neutralizes the stench of skunk spray
A compound produced by fungi reacts with skunk spray to form residues that aren’t offensive to the nose and can be more easily washed away. Source: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/fungus-makes-chemical-neutralizes-stench-skunk-spray4…
Tiny magnetic coils could help break down microplastic pollution
Carbon nanotubes designed to release plastic-eroding chemicals could clear the long-lasting trash from waterways. Source: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/tiny-magnetic-coils-could-help-break-down-microplastic-pollution4…
Droplets of these simple molecules may have helped kick-start life on Earth
Simple molecules called alpha hydroxy acids form cell-sized structures in conditions mimicking early Earth chemistry. Source: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/droplets-acid-molecules-may-have-helped-kick-start-life-earth4…
Sweaty, vinegary and sweet odors mingle to make dark chocolate’s smell
Scientists have worked out the chemistry of dark chocolate’s smell and reconstructed the aroma. Source: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/dark-chocolate-smell-odor-sweet-sweat-vinegar4…