Study suggests cause of mysterious will-o'-the-wisps

Scientists may have uncovered the origins of will-o'-the-wisps, the eerie lights long reported in swamps and marshes. A new study proposes they result from the spontaneous combustion of phosphine gas produced by decaying organic matter. This explanation could resolve a centuries-old natural mystery.

New Catalyst Advances Plastic Recycling

A nickel-based catalyst has been developed to break down polyolefin plastics into valuable products. Announced on September 3, 2025, it could revolutionize recycling processes. The innovation selectively targets plastic bonds.

Nobel prize awarded for developing metal-organic frameworks

9 октября 2025 Сообщено ИИ

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to three researchers for their pioneering work on metal-organic frameworks, or MOFs, structured polymers with precise geometries. Richard Robson, Susumu Kitagawa, and Omar Yaghi share the honor for creating materials that enable gas storage, filtration, and catalysis. Their innovations, starting around 1990, have opened new possibilities in chemistry and environmental applications.

Scientists develop new catalyst for efficient hydrogen production

5 октября 2025 Сообщено ИИ

Researchers have created a novel catalyst that enhances hydrogen production from water electrolysis. This advancement promises more sustainable and cost-effective green hydrogen generation. The study was published on October 3, 2025.