Little green molecules
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Chemists have invented a new class of enzymelike catalysts, called tetra-amide macrocylic ligand activators (TAMLs), which can destroy some of the worst pollutants before they get into the environment. TAMLs have reduced staining and hazardous chemicals when applied to the wastewater from pulp mills and these catalysts can also be used to disinfect drinking water and clean up contamination from bioterror attacks.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2006
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Life in balance
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Our bodies and those of other oxygen-breathing organisms are like microbial mats seeking redox equilibrium. H2S, which is produced naturally by the human body, enables our cells to remain in the optimal chemically unstable environment from which we evolved and it also acts as a natural trigger for protective biological arrest.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2005
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Kryder's law
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Mark Kryder, a magnetic storage expert discusses about compressing more bits onto hard drives, which is inspiring new industries. His next goal is a terabit in a square inch equal to about 200 DVD movies that would likely breed new industries.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2005
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