Physical chemistry – Page 5
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ResearchAll-metal fullerene cluster made for first time
Dodecahedral structure offers new insight into metal bonding
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NewsFighting fire with fire: AI can detect phony AI-generated chemistry papers
AI detector created can distinguish human-written chemistry papers from ChatGPT-authored ones with 98–100% accuracy
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ResearchSolvation of single sodium ion tracked in real time
First steps of solvation monitored as single sodium ions dissolve in helium droplets
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ResearchCrystal structure predictions get real with accurate calculations that will aid pharma
Characterisation engine could help drug companies avoid costly mistakes like those that hit Aids drug ritonavir
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ResearchFleeting phenomenon of water autoionisation pinned down by neural network simulations
Modelling sheds light on a process that has been known for over a century but was tricky to understand
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OpinionSlow march of the retrosynthesis robots
Software synthesis suggestions are hampered by biased and incomplete datasets
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ResearchCiss effect observed in an isolated molecule for the first time
Researchers track spin filtration phenomenon in standalone chiral molecules
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ResearchAerophobic electrodes prevent bubble coalescence and boost mass transport
Hydrogel electrode coating improves the efficiency of gas evolution reactions
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NewsBerkeley Lab to lead US hunt for element 120 after breakdown of collaboration with Russia
Fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sees US go it alone on efforts to synthesise new elements
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WebinarCO₂ storage, magic doors and machine learning
Learn how machine learning based simulations with Matlantis help rationalise long-time CO₂ storage experimental results
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NewsExplainer: why have quantum dots won the 2023 Nobel prize?
Tiny particles that ‘added colour to nanotechnology’ have uses in TV screens, synthetic chemistry and medical devices
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ResearchInstanton theory extended to describe quantum tunnelling through a conical intersection
Quantum pathfinding cuts computational burden and offers fresh insights
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ResearchSustainable glue made from soy oil and tannin outperforms best commercial adhesives
Mussel inspired plant-based adhesive still requires optimisation but shows promise
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OpinionWhy Roman concrete is still stronger than RAAC (and other modern concretes)
Researchers are searching for ways to replicate the self-healing properties of the ancient material
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NewsUnderstanding chemistry at play in RAAC explains weakening of concrete
Autoclaved aerated concrete corrosion issues puts some buildings at risk of collapse
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ResearchQuantum computing offers new insight into photochemical processes
Two independent studies use trapped-ion simulators to explore the mysterious geometric phase
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NewsChina considers stripping degrees from academics who misuse AI
Current and former university students in China shown to have used artificial intelligence tools to write dissertations could get degrees revoked
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ResearchNeural network-generated odour map connects smells to their chemical structure
Researchers hope to be able to digitise odours to allow specific scents to be put together on demand
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CareersHow to use large language models in chemistry
Five ways that chemists can use GPT-4 and other generative AI tools