Science

Researchers at Rice University have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems, which convert heat into electricity via light.…

Osmium tetroxide (also osmium(VIII) oxide) is the chemical compound with the formula OsO4. It is a highly reactive and toxic compound of osmium, a dense…

Osmium dioxide is an inorganic compound with the formula OsO2. It exists as brown to black crystalline powder, but single crystals are golden and exhibit…

Astronomers have spotted a pair of galaxies in the act of merging 12.8 billion years ago. The characteristics of these galaxies indicate that the merger…

Trying to improve the efficiency of solar cells to become independent from fossil energy sources is a major goal of solar cell research. A team…

Copper gluconate is the copper salt of D-gluconic acid. It is a chemical compound that combines copper with gluconic acid. It is an odorless light…

Silver acetate is a coordination compound with the empirical formula CH3CO2Ag (or AgC2H3O2). It is a white solid that is soluble in water and various…

A new study explores how variations in Mars’ crustal thickness during its ancient history may have influenced the planet’s magmatic evolution and hydrological systems. The…

Large-scale production of organic solar cells with high efficiency and minimal environmental impact. This can now be made possible through a new design principle developed…

Calcium gluconate is the calcium salt of gluconic acid and is used as a mineral supplement and medication. It is a form of calcium, which…

Magnesium gluconate is a compound with formula MgC12H22O14. It is the magnesium salt of gluconic acid. It is a supplement form of magnesium, typically used…

While volcanism caused a temporary cold period, the effects had already worn off thousands of years before the meteorite, the ultimate cause of the dinosaur…