Artificial retina could help with vision loss
A new development toward a prosthetic retina could help counter conditions resulting from problems with this crucial part of the eye. The loss of eyesight, often caused by retinal degeneration, is a life-altering health issue for many people, especially as they age…. Read more
Newly developed molecule capable of binding to greenhouse gases
A team of University of Houston chemistry researchers have developed a molecule that assembles spontaneously into a lightweight structure with microscopic pores capable of binding large quantities of several potent greenhouse gases… Read more
Novel Nano-Medicine for Osteoporosis
In a new study, a group of researchers from Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore has developed novel single-dose therapeutics for osteoporosis… Read more
New novel method to twist molecule
Chemists have managed to twist a molecule in a novel way by different combined long molecular strands together. In this case, the longer strand winds like a stair railing around a central axis, which has special physical properties… Read more
Petrol from biomass…
Chinese scientists have overcome previous limitations to generate high octane number petrol from biomass-derived γ-valerolactone (GVL), an organic compound that is already often blended in small amounts with petrol or diesel… Read more
Low-cost alternatives for indoor air purification
Researchers introduce a new air-cleaning technology to purify low levels of indoor air pollution, a mix of volatile organic compounds and other gaseous substances that can accumulate in buildings… Read more