News articles – Pagina 14
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InternationalNew actinium-225 plant on the way
The companies IBA and SCK CEN are teaming up to build a new plant to produce actinium-225.
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InternationalYeast synthesises chemotherapy
After 56 genetic operations, yeast cells can produce the cancer drug vinblastine. This way you can prevent shortages of this natural alkaloid.
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InternationalStructure of individual RNA molecules visible in vivo
For the first time, we can discern the structure of individual RNA molecules in living plant cells. This new method unlocks a second, hidden layer of the RNA.
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InternationalCorroding gold leaf turns purple
Corroding gold leaf in the world-famous Alhambra palace in Grenada results in purple nanoparticles.
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InternationalSisters in Science receive KNCV Van Marum Medal 2022
The Sisters in Science, Noor Abdulhussain, Lotte Schreuders and Mimi den Uijl, have been awarded the KNCV Van Marumpenning 2022.
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International€ 65 million for hydrogen steel plant design
Tata Steel is investing €65 million in a design for a new hydrogen steel plant, which should be operational before 2030.
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InternationalEnzyme helps malaria through mosquito
Malaria parasites survive their stay in a malaria mosquito thanks to an enzyme that chemically modifies one of their surface proteins.
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InternationalFamous photo now full of chemists
A group of European scientists have made a reprise of the iconic Solvay photo taken in 1927.
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InternationalAncient chemical formulas clarified
Six Chinese formulas for bronze turn out to be pre-made alloys rather than pure metals, Antiquity reports.
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InternationalRadical rule of thumb on the reboot
Methyl radicals are not stabilised by more substitutions, but rather destabilised, Amsterdam researchers show.
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InternationalLight and electricity make artificial skin sweat
A team of researchers from TU Eindhoven developed an artificial skin that sweats on command.
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InternationalBiological diary of a cell created
With CRISPR-Cas1 and Cas2 and retrons you can keep track of the transcription history in a population of cells in a kind of log.
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InternationalEpigenetic gatekeeper discovered in stem cells
Human pluripotent stem cells can become all types of cells, but possess epigenetic mechanisms that block some cellular pathways.
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InternationalSafely synthesising with CO
With a dual-chamber system, you can use carbon monoxide to install a carbonyl group during synthesis in a relatively safe way.
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InternationalNew more dangerous HIV variant discovered in the Netherlands
A variant of the HIV-1 subtype-B that is more infectious and virulent than previously known variants has been circulating in the Netherlands for twenty years.
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InternationalCatalyst model overhauled
Oxidised metals also appear to be able to take on an active role as catalysts for CO2 conversion, contrary to what scientists had previously thought.
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InternationalHalogens too fat for paradigm
Bond strength between two atoms previously seemed to depend entirely on electronegativity, but researchers discovered that this is not always the case.
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InternationalLead white isotope composition points to specific historical periods
Differences in lead white pigment in Dutch paintings are directly linked to historical conflicts.
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InternationalVegan spider silk
Researchers have developed a sustainable and plant-based alternative material for disposable plastics, imitating the structure of spider silk with soya proteins.
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InternationalConcentrated sunlight helps CO2 conversion
With plasmonic nanoparticles and somewhat concentrated sunlight, you can convert CO2 to CO much more efficiently without having to use high temperatures.
