News articles tagged with 'organic'
Formaldehyde: Poison could have set the stage for the origins of life
— 6 Apr 2011 17:22 | ChemistryFormaldehyde, a poison and a common molecule throughout the universe, is likely the source of the solar system's organic carbon solids - abundant in both comets and asteroids. Scientists…
New method for studying molecule reactions a breakthrough in organic chemistry
— 11 Mar 2011 15:40 | ChemistryGood chemists are passive-aggressive - they manipulate molecules without actually touching them…
Sink or source? A new model to measure organic carbon in surface waters
— 5 Mar 2011 14:09 | EnvironmentA new carbon model allows scientists to estimate sources and losses of organic carbon in surface waters in the United States. Study results indicate that streams act as both sources…
Stanford researchers develop new technology for cheaper, more efficient solar cells
— 20 Feb 2011 16:18 | TechnologyThe sun provides more than enough energy for all our needs, if only we could harness it cheaply and efficiently. Solar energy could provide a clean alternative to fossil fuels, but…
Understanding patterns of seafloor biomass
— 9 Feb 2011 17:44 | EnvironmentAnalysis of a comprehensive database has revealed strong links between biological productivity in the surface oceans and patterns of biomass and abundance at the seafloor, helping to…
Choosing organic milk could offset effects of climate change
— 17 Jan 2011 15:07 | EnvironmentWetter, cooler summers can have a detrimental effect on the milk we drink, according to new research published by Newcastle University…
Natural dissolved organic matter plays dual role in cycling of mercury
— 13 Jan 2011 16:57 | EnvironmentNature has a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde relationship with mercury, but researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have made a discovery that ultimately could…
Cracking a tooth
— 13 Jan 2011 16:00 | TechnologyTeeth and bone are important and complex structures in humans and other animals, but little is actually known about their chemical structure at the atomic scale. What exactly gives…
Life thrives in porous rock deep beneath the seafloor, scientists say
— 8 Dec 2010 18:41 | BiologyResearchers have found compelling evidence for an extensive biological community living in porous rock deep beneath the seafloor. The microbes in this hidden world appear to be an important…
The future of metabolic engineering - designer molecules, cells and microorganisms
— 3 Dec 2010 17:11 | HealthWill we one day design and create molecules, cells and microorganisms that produce specific chemical products from simple, readily-available, inexpensive starting materials? Will the…