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How to make magnetic slime American Chemical Society | October 15, 2019

If H2Pro’s new method proves to be a big breakthrough, hydrogen could become an ideal energy carrier for a decarbonized world

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Porcupinefish inspires sturdy superhydrophobic material American Chemical Society | September 23, 2019
By drawing inspiration from the spiky porcupinefish skin, researchers have made a sturdy superhydrophobic material.

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Brain-computer interfaces without the mess American Chemical Society | September 23, 2019
A cap containing a new type of EEG electrode can be used to control a toy car with brain waves

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A chameleon-inspired smart skin changes color in the sun American Chemical Society | September 17, 2019
Inspired by chameleon skin, this flexible material changes color in response to heat and light

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Microfluidic devices made of wood American Chemical Society | September 3, 2019
Wood microfluidic devices could analyze small amounts of liquids in a more environmentally friendly way

ISRAEL21c visits Prof. Muhammad Bashouti at Ben-Gurion University to learn how he is transforming microscopic matter into sensors and solar cells.

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Fighting a mighty weed American Chemical Society | August 21, 2019
Palmer amaranth, the king of weeds, cripples new herbicides

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Calcium: Good for bones, good for cultural conservation American Chemical Society | August 21, 2019
A new calcium-based conservation treatment could help preserve cultural heritage sites

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New insights into the origin of life American Chemical Society | August 21, 2019
Interactions between just two small molecules could help explain the origin of life on Earth

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Three Mars rovers set to blast off in 2020 American Chemical Society | July 25, 2019
Here's what you need to know about their chemical missions

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Artificial throat could someday help mute people ‘speak’ American Chemical Society | July 25, 2019
A Wearable Skin-Like Ultra-Sensitive Artificial Graphene Throat

This foil paper doll, as seen above, is able to move thanks to a new material.

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Carbon nanotube tape stays sticky in extreme temperatures American Chemical Society | July 18, 2019
A new type of nanomaterial tape, shown here mounted in a conventional tape dispenser, sticks strongly to surfaces over a wide range of temperatures

Painless vibrating vest created at Ben-Gurion University enables delivery of remote commands to four-legged assistants.

Companies such as BP are using Fieldbit’s technology to bring offsite expertise to help onsite technicians through a pair of smart glasses

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The chemistry behind black powder (VIDEO) American Chemical Society | July 1, 2019

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Making music from proteins (video) American Chemical Society | June 27, 2019
Researchers are translating protein sequences into musical compositions.

The streamlined plane scheduled for commercial use by 2022 is sustainable, quiet and emission-free

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Why does the moon smell like gunpowder? (VIDEO) American Chemical Society | June 20, 2019

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What are the northern lights? (VIDEO) American Chemical Society | June 3, 2019
What Causes the Northern Lights--And where you should see them

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Ancient proteins offer clues to the past American Chemical Society | May 29, 2019
With the help of mass spec, archaeologists are turning to proteins, which degrade less quickly than DNA, to learn about the past

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Could there be life without carbon? (VIDEO) American Chemical Society | May 23, 2019

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The smell of dark chocolate, demystified American Chemical Society | May 20, 2019
Researchers have figured out which substances make up dark chocolate’s aroma


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Mining microbial treasures from toxic sites American Chemical Society | May 19, 2019
Scientists mine for potential drugs in the Berkeley Pit and other industrial sites

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Why some red wines taste ‘dry’ American Chemical Society | May 16, 2019
Researchers have discovered why some red wines taste ‘dry.’

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What is pepper spray? (VIDEO) American Chemical Society | May 2, 2019

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Environmental pollutants could impact cellular signs of aging American Chemical Society | May 1, 2019
Exposure to Environmental Pollutants and Their Association with Biomarkers of Aging: A Multipollutant Approach

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Shrink films get a grip (video) American Chemical Society | May 1, 2019
The classic childhood toy, Shrinky Dinks®, is being repurposed as grippers that could be used in soft robotics

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How To Get Rid of That Skunk Smell? (VIDEO) American Chemical Society | April 25, 2019

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