When studied at the nano-level, particles can appear and behave much differently than the bulk materials they form. Computational chemists like George Schatz are helping researchers predict these new properties through mathematical models.
A greater understanding of how life is coded in DNA and proteins is allowing researchers to reprogram cells to perform new and valuable functions. Could bacteria be reprogrammed to provide clean energy? Or even medicine?
Solar energy may be the answer to our dependence on fossil fuels. Researchers are now looking at nature’s model for converting sunlight into usable energy—photosynthesis—to design innovative and less expensive solar cells.
Squares A and B above are actually the same color. Don't believe it? Thanks to expert Steve Franconeri, we have proof and more information about how your brain interprets what you see.
For solar power to emerge as our renewable energy solution, the price must be right. How are researchers working to make solar energy less expensive and more widespread?
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