Today’s topics are follow-ups on flowers, fizz and flags. To start, turn back to the vaguely unsatisfying answer given several columns ago to the question concerning the origins of the name Algoma, ...

Abstract: This article focuses on the effect of polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) on the electrical tree of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation for high-voltage (HV) cables. The XLPE ...

OPSIN is a Java library for IUPAC name-to-structure conversion offering high recall and precision on organic chemical nomenclature. Java 8 (or higher) is required for OPSIN 2.8.0 Supported outputs are ...

This illustration visualizes a novel electrochemical transformation in which a single carbon atom—derived from a diazo compound—is selectively inserted into the pyrrole ring via a distonic radical ...

Onions are highly nutritious vegetables that may have several benefits, including improved heart health, better blood sugar regulation, and increased bone density. Onions are members of the Allium ...

Soil contamination by environmental pollutants, particularly polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), can significantly affect human health due to their carcinogenic and mutagenic properties. In this ...

New research highlights how microgreens outshine mature vegetables in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants—offering a powerful solution for better health and food security. Study: Nutritional quality ...

'Poor choice of words': Queensland Premier walks back stabbing remark NT's top judge tells government not to interfere with court independence, in leaked email World’s banking system risks a $4.5tn ...

Aromatics have great potential for bio-based production, as biochemical pathways like the polyketide biosynthesis or the shikimate pathway give rise to a wealth of aromatics and aromatics-derived ...

Abstract: This paper focuses on the effect of the content of polycyclic aromatic compounds (PAC) additive on the electrical treeing degradation and partial discharge of XLPE insulation for ...