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In a ‘Did you know…’ article featured today, @wikipedia reminds us that an independent panel of expert scientists found no evidence that ‘cold fusion’ had ever occurred at the National Institute for Cold #Fusion. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Cold_Fusio...

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Alkali–silica reaction - Wikipedia

Now I know what this is! I remember seeing this reaction before and not knowing what it was.

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#chemistry #physics #science #interesting

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Professor Belcher whose using biology to redefine material science #chemistry #biology #engineering #research #education

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'Major Discovery': After Years of Research, Scientists Found a New Chemical Reaction A peculiar observation during laboratory experiments has led researchers to the breakthrough of a lifetime.

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#chemistry #science

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@cnyack.bsky.social You can feel the curve of her hip inches from yours, the soft rise and fall of her breathing syncing with your own. Desire coils low in your belly... nyack.top/more
#Intimacy #Desire #Connection #Romance #Chemistry #SubtleFire #ElectricSpark #Tension #Moments #WhispersOfLove

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Cambridge researchers develop light-driven reaction to efficiently modify drug molecules Scientists from the University of Cambridge have discovered a light-powered chemical reaction that could revolutionize how drugs are developed and modified. The unexpected finding, published in Nature Synthesis, introduces an 'anti-Friedel–Crafts' reaction that allows chemists to make precise changes to complex drug molecules late in the development process. Unlike conventional Friedel–Crafts chemistry, which depends on toxic reagents, heavy metals, and harsh conditions, this new method uses a simple LED lamp to trigger carbon–carbon bond formation under mild, eco-friendly conditions. The durable and selective reaction enables scientists to adjust one part of a molecule while leaving others unchanged, cutting down synthesis steps, time, cost, and environmental impact. This makes it ideal for late-stage optimization, where small structural tweaks can improve drug performance or reduce side effects. The discovery emerged accidentally when PhD researcher David Vahey removed a photocatalyst during a control experiment and found the reaction worked even better without it. Realizing the potential, the team explored the mechanism further with help from AI models developed alongside Trinity College Dublin. These machine learning tools predicted how the reaction would behave with entirely new molecules, significantly reducing trial-and-error experimentation. Led by Professor Erwin Reisner, known for research inspired by photosynthesis, the team collaborated with AstraZeneca to assess industrial scalability and sustainability. The breakthrough not only enhances medicinal chemistry but also exemplifies how scientific serendipity—turning a failed experiment into a major advance—continues to drive innovation.

Cambridge researchers develop light-driven reaction to efficiently modify drug molecules

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#chemistry #drugdevelopment #photochemistry

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Academic accessorizing for my #Computational #Carbon #Chemistry research group! #logo

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My Gen Chem students will be learning about equilibrium and the Haber-Bosch process the week after next, and Derek Lowe has a good pithy post about how that's very relevant to current events
www.science.org/content/blog-post/nitrog...
#chemistry

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Who Needs A Soulmate When You Finally Achieve Noble Gas Stability?

Who Needs A Soulmate When You Finally Achieve Noble Gas Stability?

Who Needs A Soulmate When You Finally Achieve Noble Gas Stability?

#Chemistry #Noblegas #Electron #Octetrule #Atoms

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Most men rush... and then wonder why the tension disappears!

#MorningThought #Chemistry #slowburn #desire #goodmorning

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Is The Secret Life of the Periodic Table Worth Reading? 📘
Is The Secret Life of the Periodic Table Worth Reading? 📘 YouTube video by Chemistry Student

"...his introduction to quantum science and the structure of the atom at the start of the book is possibly some of the finest educational science writing for a non-specialist audience I think you'll find." - Review of The Secret Life of the Periodic Table

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A Radical Solution: Persistent Phenoxyl Chemistry Accelerates Antibiotic Degradation Newswise — Emerging contaminants such as antibiotics and persistent organic pollutants increasingly threaten global water security and public health. Advanced oxidation processes are widely used to degrade these chemicals by generating highly reactive species, yet their effectiveness often declines in real wastewater because multiple contaminants compete for reactive intermediates. Phenolic compounds—common industrial and environmental pollutants—are usually regarded as problematic matrix components that suppress treatment efficiency. However, isolated observations have hinted that pollutant interactions might sometimes produce unexpected positive effects. Whether such cooperation can be systematically understood and controlled has remained unclear. Based on these challenges, deeper investigation into how coexisting contaminants interact during oxidation processes became necessary. Researchers from Sichuan University and collaborating institutions reported the findings (DOI: 10.1016/j.ese.2026.100680) in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology (Available online 27 February 2026). The study investigated how phenolic contaminants influence antibiotic removal within a permanganate/chlorite oxidation system. Using sulfamethoxazole as a model antibiotic, the team demonstrated that phenolic compounds fundamentally reshape reaction pathways, generating stable radical intermediates that dramatically accelerate degradation. The work combines experimental chemistry, spectroscopy, and theoretical modeling to reveal a previously unrecognized contaminant-assisted oxidation mechanism that improves treatment performance in complex water systems The researchers first evaluated how different coexisting pollutants...

A Radical Solution: Persistent Phenoxyl Chemistry Accelerates Antibiotic Degradation
->Newswise | More on "Antibiotic degradation wastewater treatment chemistry" at BigEarthData.ai | #Antibiotic #Chemistry #Science

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Tonight's project! Mixing up two glazes. One is my base clear (big bucket), the other is a new fluid melt/low viscosity glaze i've been formulating. The second one has been a fun chemistry refresher as i balance out the UMF for my goals. Tests tomorrow! #pottery #ceramics #clay #craft #chemistry

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Dr. Glace-Noire is sitting by a table in his laboratory/garage. On that table there is a propped up whiteboard with the periodic table; there is also a beaker and an Erlenmeyer flask.  Dr. Glace-Noire is wearing a button-down lab coat with buttons on the side; he is wearing goggles over his gray, messy hair.  The mad scientist speaks in both panels and he is pointing to the board with a stick.  

Panel 1 --- Thirteen is the atomic number for aluminum, a metal commonly used in bakeware and kitchen foil.

Panel 2 —- That number is definitely not bad luck for Reynolds Brands!

Dr. Glace-Noire is sitting by a table in his laboratory/garage. On that table there is a propped up whiteboard with the periodic table; there is also a beaker and an Erlenmeyer flask. Dr. Glace-Noire is wearing a button-down lab coat with buttons on the side; he is wearing goggles over his gray, messy hair. The mad scientist speaks in both panels and he is pointing to the board with a stick. Panel 1 --- Thirteen is the atomic number for aluminum, a metal commonly used in bakeware and kitchen foil. Panel 2 —- That number is definitely not bad luck for Reynolds Brands!

#cartoon #comics 💬 #comicstrip #webcomic #madscientist #scientist #chemistry #periodictable #elements #aluminum #Fridaythe13th

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South by Southwest SXSW is known for film, music, and comedy. Over the past couple of years though, I've been hearing more and more about SXSW as scientific co...

Truth is, there was a lot more #chemistry and other #science to learn about there than I was able to fit in the article. Also #aliens and Seth Rogan. Here are some other photos I took www.craigbettenhausen.com/2025/03/sout... #photography if you're into that.

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Hi polymer community! We just acquired a rather strange DSC thermogram. We're going to investigate this further but has anyone maybe already seen such a pattern (see circled area of the cooling curves)?
#chemistry #macromolecule #polymer

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How I Imagined Molecules When I Was A Kid

How I Imagined Molecules When I Was A Kid

How I Imagined Molecules When I Was A Kid

#Chemistry #Molecules #Oxygen #Carbondioxide #Batman

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📢 Seminar Announcement!

"Three Short Stories of Redox Non-Innocence with Dithiolene Ligands" by Dr. James Donahue from Tulane. Hosted by Dr. Mark Nesbit.

📅 3/17/26 | ⏰ 12PM | 📍 DMSC 103

See you there! 🚀💡

#ScienceEvents #GradStudent #Grad #STEM #Chemistry

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Argon fluorohydride is real....

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#chemistry #chemsky

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A graph showing the chemical equations for converting between molar mass, number of atoms or molecules or grams per mole, with a circled word in the middle labeled as mole island

A graph showing the chemical equations for converting between molar mass, number of atoms or molecules or grams per mole, with a circled word in the middle labeled as mole island

This week on ‘Mole Island’, 16g of oxygen may enter, but only one mole leaves, (or occasionally 6.022×10 to the 23rd atoms) #Chemistry

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Available here linda-howes.pixels.com/featured/his...

#wallartforsale #wallart #gifts #giftideas #PeriodicTable #DmitriMendeleev #Chart #historicPeriodicTableChart #Elements #Chemistry #Science #Russia #homedecor

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Abstract art that looks a bit like a flower

Abstract art that looks a bit like a flower

It doesn't look like it, but I made this floral pattern with a particle system. Yep, art inspired by a debugging process while developing a chemistry simulation: www.artatomic.io/product/part...

#SciArt #art #flowers #Chemistry #CreativeCoding #ProceduralArt

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Uncovering the hidden cost of water splitting Discovery paves the way for more efficient clean energy production

Some light has been shed on the electrolysis side of the H2 fuel debate. Water molecules must flip toward the electrode before oxygen is generated!
🧪 #chemsky #chemistry

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Hydrogen bubble’s squeaky pop Were cancelled hydrogen production projects overly optimistic or commitments of convenience?

Hydrogen gas may not be the panacea I’ve been hoping for, yet it can figure in the overall game plan to fight climate change.
🧪 #chemsky #chemistry

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Planning your trip to New Orleans for #MOF2026?

The agenda is live, so now’s the time to start mapping out your week.

🎟️ Register now
🏨 Book your hotel
📅 Plan your schedule

na.eventscloud.com/website/8671...

See you in NOLA!

#Chemistry #MaterialsScience #MetalOrganicsFramework

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Revelers dance in light-up cowboy hats and conference attendance badges.

Revelers dance in light-up cowboy hats and conference attendance badges.

A small pile of sleeping puppies.

A small pile of sleeping puppies.

Two mascots, an armadillo and a scientist.

Two mascots, an armadillo and a scientist.

People play casino games while wearing light-up cowboy hats and conference attendance badges.

People play casino games while wearing light-up cowboy hats and conference attendance badges.

Another look at #Pittcon, which happened this week in San Antonio. It's brainy work, #analytical #chemistry, you gotta take a few breaks. #Texas #puppies #party

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🍀Happy St. Patrick's Day!🍀
This four-leaf clover has always brought me luck!
#FluorescenceFriday #SciArt #SciComm #RealTimeChem #ChemArt #Chemistry #ChemTwitter #StPatricksDay

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Greener Le Châtelier's Principle Butterfly Pea Flower Tea and Acetic Acid and Baking Soda
Greener Le Châtelier's Principle Butterfly Pea Flower Tea and Acetic Acid and Baking Soda YouTube video by Gordon Burnett

So glad I finally got to try a lab I picked up from a ChemEdX AP Teach session! This is much simpler than other Le Chât Labs that I've tried in the past. It's greener and gets the same concepts across! #APChemistry #Teaching #Chemistry #EduSky

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