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of LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 3, 2021) — A research study led by the University of Kentucky Department of Chemistry has discovered a new way to dramatically boost the performance of electrically conductive polymers. The discovery is considered a significant step forward in the development of organic thermoelectric devices, which can convert waste heat into useful electric energy.  Conductive polymers, which are electrically conductive plastics, have the potential to transform current electronic...

Date Time PNNL Energy Sciences Center Will Help Realize Clean Energy Future A new research facility on the Richland campus of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is set to open fall 2021. The Energy Sciences Center (ESC) will feature many of PNNL’s strengths in chemistry, materials sciences, and computing in one building. “The ESC will accelerate innovation in energy research using chemistry, materials science, and quantum information sciences supporting the nation’s climate and ...

Explained: What are saliva tests and can they beef up our borders? 16 Feb, 2021 06:00 AM 6 minutes to read Saliva-based testing has been increasingly touted as a quick and simpler option for those who need regular checks. Photo / Supplied Saliva-based testing has been increasingly touted as a quick and simpler option for those who need regular checks. Photo / Supplied New Zealands latest community cases have prompted calls for a wider roll-out of saliva testing, which health experts argue could...

CATALOG Hires Key Scientists, Names Advisory Board to Advance DNA Computing and Storage Share Article CATALOG today announced leaders from the scientific and academic world have joined the company as members of its advisory board, and two key hires have joined the company as scientists. This massive influx of experience and talent will speed the CATALOG’S mission of being the first commercially DNA-based offering for computing and storage. “The industry, scientific, and academic experience ...