4+ day, 17+ min ago   (560+ words) Researchers report method to isolate and separate terbium under non-lab conditions, potentially expanding its use Credit: Korey Carter lab, University of Iowa Chemists led by the University of Iowa in a new study report they have isolated and described in…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (340+ words) New mesocosm experiment on Gran Canaria using ground concrete demolition waste Diver Isabell Hentschel is cleaning the outside of the mesocosms to prevent shadowing caused by biofouling. An open-air laboratory at PLOCAN It is no coincidence that the experiment is…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (183+ words) Before pure copper oxide builds up, complex superstructures such as ‘29’CuxO, are formed. The new results on the '29' CuxO superstructure have relevance for catalyst research and in the development of safe copper containers for nuclear waste repositor image: Before pure…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (899+ words) ORNL uses biotechnology, AI to strengthen U.S. supply chains image: ORNL scientists evaluated the ability of the pennycress plant to absorb nickel in an experiment aimed at critical minerals recovery. view more Credit: Andrew Sproles, ORNL/U.S. Dept. of Energy For too…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (619+ words) Researchers have developed a compact, built-in neutron analyzer for on-site measurement of uranium loading and element changes in wet ion-exchange resins. The 80 kg system combines prompt fission-neutron counting with prompt-gamma spectroscopy. Laboratory tests yielded a 0.129 g/L uranium detection limit…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (83+ words) (IMAGE) EurekAlert! Close-up of simulated sand with “dolosse”-shaped grains. This grain shape is inspired by the wave-dissipating concrete blocks with the same name used in coastal management. The grains slide over one another with only slightly more friction than…...