Separation Science in Turbulent Times
By Frank van Geel, James Strachan
May 1, 2026
Susan Olesik at HPLC 2026: new chemistry, new capabilities – and new concerns
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Materials Science
An Ancient Blueprint for Amniote Breathing
April 28, 2026
Imaging and spectroscopy reveal rib-powered breathing anatomy in a 289-million-year-old reptile fossil
3 min read
How Manufacturing Changes Battery Microstructure
February 27, 2026
A dual-labeling strategy links binder microstructure to processing choices and electrode performance
1 min read
Ultrafast Spectroscopy Maps Energy Flow in Semiconductors
February 3, 2026
Time-resolved Raman and transient reflection track how electrons pass energy to phonons on picosecond timescales.
3 min read
Isotopic Fingerprints From The Moon’s Far Side
January 23, 2026
Chang’e-6 basalts show heavy potassium isotopes linked to the South Pole–Aitken impact and deep volatile loss
3 min read
Unmasking Chlorophyll's Guardian
January 5, 2026
Researchers reveal how siphonein supercharges photoprotection in a versatile green alga – a discovery that could inspire next-generation solar technologies
2 min read
Hyperspectral Sensing Tracks Concrete Curing and Strength in Real Time
December 5, 2025
The method provides curing and strength-related information without the break-to-failure approach used in conventional tests
2 min read
New Polymer Design Allows Plastics to Break Down on Demand
December 4, 2025
A nature-inspired chemical strategy lets scientists program plastics to degrade over days, months, or years
1 min read
Drug Detection in Under Five Minutes
December 2, 2025
A simple cotton swab and low-temperature plasma MS enable rapid, green detection of drug residues across multiple surfaces
2 min read
Revealing Hidden Properties of Next-Gen MXene Nanomaterials
November 7, 2025
Spectroscopic micro-ellipsometry offers non-invasive insights into individual flakes for better energy and electronic devices
2 min read
