News Archive

An Environmental Pollution study reveals how two key components of biomass smoke—levoglucosan and 4-nitrocatechol—affect human lung cells.

An ACS Earth and Space Chemistry study revealed that sulfur existed in the early atmospheres in multiple oxidation states.

Researchers shed light on how Pseudomonas syringae, a common bacterial pathogen responsible for diseases in crops across the globe, uses a chemical signal to bolster its virulence and survival.

At the heart of the research lies the phase state of organic aerosols, which can range from liquid to semisolid to glassy. This state determines their viscosity, a property that directly impacts their ability to nucleate ice.

A team of researchers led by Dr. Mark Schoenfisch, Peter A. Ornstein Distinguished Professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, explores the potential of nitric oxide as a topical treatment for melanoma.

In the quest to make organic electronics more environmentally friendly, researchers have developed a promising strategy for recycling organic semiconductors.