The arrangement of small molecules—known as ligands—around transition metal atoms affects how the metal atoms behave. This is important because transition metals are used as catalysts in the synthesis ...

While we go about our days the Earth is constantly rotating through its own magnetic field. Now, experts claim it is possible to harvest clean energy from this natural rhythm.

A simple structural tweak has dramatically enhanced the colour clarity and stability of heavy metal-free blue quantum dots.

In theory, as Earth spins through its magnetic field, any conductive material placed on its surface should experience a force ...

It is a key concept in redox chemistry – the chemistry of reactions where one reaction partner loses electrons (oxidation) while the other gains electrons (reduction). Chemical energy conversion ...

The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has developed a technology that controls the energy of single ...

At room temperature, the electrons in a grid of zinc atoms move freely throughout the material, transporting electricity if a voltage is applied. Each electron itself repels other electrons and is ...

No chemical reaction or energy transfer process can take place without electrons, as they are responsible for forming and breaking chemical bonds. Therefore, to control and manipulate chemical ...

Key Laboratory for Advanced Material, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, P. R. China School of Mechanical and Electrical ...

A new method using spiraling electron beams allows scientists to directly observe electrons in motion, unlocking new insights into quantum processes and molecular behavior. Credit: SciTechDaily.com ...

We are at a critical time and supporting climate journalism is more important than ever. Science News and our parent organization, the Society for Science, need your help to strengthen ...

That’s where reef-safe sunscreen comes in. “These sunscreens tend to be mineral-based, utilizing ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide to provide physical, rather than chemical ...