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Revolutionary 'Theory of Everything' connects physics, chemistry, biology and evolution

JJ Shavit

Nov 8

Revolutionary 'Theory of Everything' connects physics, chemistry, biology and evolution

Not only does this theory promise fresh insights into the very fabric of life, but it's also the key to the quest for extraterrestrial life

Scientists create “chemical cookbook” containing recipes for the creation of life

JJ Shavit

Oct 7

Scientists create “chemical cookbook” containing recipes for the creation of life

Researchers have taken a unique approach to the search for extraterrestrial life, creating a "cookbook" filled with hundreds of recipes

Breakthrough discovery answers the fundamental question of how all life on Earth began

JJ Shavit

May 11

Breakthrough discovery answers the fundamental question of how all life on Earth began

Scientists have been trying to determine how simple molecules that existed on early Earth gave rise to the complex organisms we see today.

Scientists finally answer the question of how life on Earth began

JJ Shavit

Mar 10

Scientists finally answer the question of how life on Earth began

Chemical evolution was first proposed in the 1920s as the idea that life first originated with the formation of macromolecules.

Major discovery about mammalian brains surprises researchers

JJ Shavit

Jan 28

Major discovery about mammalian brains surprises researchers

In a new breakthrough to understand more about the mammalian brain, University of Copenhagen researchers have made an incredible discovery.

CalTech scientist believes that electrons spin -- here is why that is important

JJ Shavit

Jan 19

CalTech scientist believes that electrons spin -- here is why that is important

Deep inside all matter in the universe, electrons are buzzing around and behaving as if they are twirling around on their axes.

Groundbreaking solar device creates hydrogen fuel out of thin air

JJ Shavit

Jan 12

Groundbreaking solar device creates hydrogen fuel out of thin air

A novel device can harvest water from the air and provide hydrogen fuel—entirely powered by solar energy according to EPFL engineers.

Scientists finally answer the fundamental question of how life on Earth began

JJ Shavit

Jan 11

Scientists finally answer the fundamental question of how life on Earth began

The missing link isn’t a not-yet-discovered fossil, after all. It’s a tiny, self-replicating globule called a coacervate droplet.

Researchers use machine learning to get a first-ever view of small molecules

JJ Shavit

Dec 21, 2022

Researchers use machine learning to get a first-ever view of small molecules

A new machine learning model will help scientists identify small molecules, with applications in medicine and drug discovery.

Handheld diagnostic tool offers fast point-of-care solution for future pandemics

JJ Shavit

Nov 15, 2022

Handheld diagnostic tool offers fast point-of-care solution for future pandemics

Researchers have developed a technology that could significantly increase the speed and volume of disease testing, while reducing the costs.

Researchers finally answer the question of how life on Earth began

JJ Shavit

Oct 11, 2022

Researchers finally answer the question of how life on Earth began

The missing link isn’t a not-yet-discovered fossil, after all. It’s a tiny, self-replicating globule called a coacervate droplet.

Cincinnati Art Museum uses science to solve a 1,300-year-old art mystery

JD Shavit

Oct 2, 2022

Cincinnati Art Museum uses science to solve a 1,300-year-old art mystery

The Cincinnati Art Museum turned to a scientist at the University of Cincinnati for help solving a mystery 1,300 years in the making.

JJ Shavit

Sep 11, 2022

Scientists finally answer the fundamental question of how life on Earth began

The missing link isn’t a not-yet-discovered fossil, after all. It’s a tiny, self-replicating globule called a coacervate droplet,

The fundamental question of how life on Earth began is finally answered

JJ Shavit

Aug 11, 2022

The fundamental question of how life on Earth began is finally answered

Chemical evolution was first proposed in the 1920s as the idea that life first originated with the formation of macromolecules.

An easier and safer way to synthesize medicines

JJ Shavit

Aug 8, 2022

An easier and safer way to synthesize medicines

Chemists are able to channel the power of reactive carbenes to fabricate valuable molecules that can be used to create various substances.

Chemists create artificial protein that peers into Earth’s chemical past

JD Shavit

Jul 28, 2022

Chemists create artificial protein that peers into Earth’s chemical past

Artificial protein reveals new clues about primordial chemical processes

Finally an answer to the fundamental question of how life on Earth began

JJ Shavit

Jul 15, 2022

Finally an answer to the fundamental question of how life on Earth began

The missing link isn’t a not-yet-discovered fossil, after all. It’s a tiny, self-replicating globule called a coacervate droplet.

Scientists create Graphyne for the first time -- next generation wonder material

JJ Shavit

May 23, 2022

Scientists create Graphyne for the first time -- next generation wonder material

For over a decade, scientists have attempted to synthesize a new form of carbon called graphyne with limited success. That is until now.

Irish scientists discover tap water produces a protective shield against microplastics

JD Shavit

Oct 27, 2021

Irish scientists discover tap water produces a protective shield against microplastics

Tap water produces a natural protective shield against harmful microplastics, which can help prevent household products from releasing them.

Superheroes, foods and apps make the periodic table much more approachable

JJ Shavit

Jan 13, 2021

Superheroes, foods and apps make the periodic table much more approachable

Many students, especially non-science majors, dread chemistry. The first lesson in an introductory chemistry course typically deals