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• Tying up molecules as easily as you tie up your laces
  

  Knots are all around us: in computer cables, headphones and wires. But, although they can be a nuisance, they're also very useful when it comes to tying up your laces or when you go sailing. In maths, there are no less than six billion different potential knots, but what about knots in chemistry? Si more

• Researcher invents an easy-to-use technique to measure the hydrophobicity of micro- and nanoparticles
  

  The scientific and industrial communities who work with micro- and nanoparticles continue to labor with the challenge of effective particle dispersion. Most particles that disperse in liquids aggregate rapidly, and eventually precipitate, thereby separating from the liquid phase. While it is commonl more

• Shaking off fluorochemicals from outdoor and protective clothing
  

  Rain-repelling fluorochemicals used in waterproof clothing can and should be phased out as unnecessary and environmentally harmful, textile researchers argue. And yet they remain the only effective option for medics and emergency service personnel. New research demonstrates how waterproofs using hig more

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Repelling April Showers

How chemistry can help repel water from surfaces as April showers approach. more