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Researchers have outlined a way to manipulate water molecules to make CO2R more efficient, with the ultimate goal of creating a clean energy loop. Through their new method, the team was able to perform CO2R with nearly 100% efficiency under mildly acidic conditions, using either gold or zinc as catalysts.

Scientists report a family of tin-based catalysts that efficiently converts CO2 into ethanol, acetic acid and formic acid. These liquid hydrocarbons are among the most produced chemicals in the U.S and are found in many commercial products.

With its unique structure, this catalyst can capture and convert carbon dioxide in a way that ultimately saves energy.

Scientists make atoms-thick Post-It notes for solar cells and circuits

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of blood cancer that forms in the soft marrow of the bones, typically attacking cells that would otherwise form the key component of the body's immunodefense system, white blood cells.

By harnessing light, my colleagues and I designed a wireless, ultrathin pacemaker that operates like a solar panel. This design not only eliminates the need for batteries but also minimizes disruptions to the heart’s natural function by molding to its contours. …

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On World Water Day 2024, some Chicago groups are being highlighted for their efforts to protect Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes.

A featherlight pacemaker, powered by light and thinner than a human hair, can be implanted to regulate heart activity.

Human bodies occasionally require a boost. Pacemakers are tiny devices that control the electrical impulses in the heart to maintain a regular heartbeat for millions of Americans. However, researchers hope to make these gadgets even more compact and unobtrusive to minimize difficulties.