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Scientists are using “trapped ions” in highly precise experiments to search for a new, fifth force of nature that could help ...
Scientists are using trapped ions in experiments to search for signs of a new particle that could help explain the mysterious ...
A study reveals a graphene oxide aerogel's exceptional water adsorption capabilities, paving the way for new technologies in atmospheric water generation.
Featherlight nanomaterial built from graphene and calcium pulls clean water from the air with unmatched efficiency.
Scientists developed a new nanomaterial that rapidly captures water from air, holding over three times its weight - offering a faster path to clean drinking water.
Thus the atom name for a carbon alpha is '.CA.', while the atom name for a calcium ion is 'CA..' (dots are there to show the spaces). When reading a PDB file, MDAnalysis strips the spaces from atom ...
Calcium-48 is an important isotope used for scientific research. Its nucleus is composed of 20 protons and 28 neutrons — a combination that scientists call “doubly magic.” Magic numbers — such as 20 ...
The salt and water are clear and colorless as a solution, so the precipitate must be CaCO 3, which is calcium carbonate. Tell students that calcium carbonate is ordinary chalk. How many of each type ...
Have students refer to the illustration of Calcium and Sulfur on their activity sheets. Explain that a calcium atom is both bigger and heavier than a sulfur atom. But a piece of solid sulfur is more ...