Research Articles
When Catalysts Compute: The Emergent Logic of Chemical Reactions
Exploring how catalysts can be harnessed to perform computations through emergent chemical reactions, bridging chemistry and computer science.
Molecular Crystals on the Move: From Single-Crystal-to-Single-Crystal Photoreactions to Molecular Machinery
Explore how dynamic molecular crystals transform light into mechanical work through photomechanical processes and single-crystal-to-single-crystal transformations.
Unlocking the Body's Whisper Network: The Secret Language of Hormones
Discover how hormones communicate with cells through receptors and second messengers in this engaging exploration of endocrine signaling.
The Hidden Dance of Proteins: How Award-Winning Research is Revealing Nature's Microscopic Machinery
Explore the groundbreaking research of Yu-ming Huang and Abhay Thakur, winners of Protein Science best paper awards, and their discoveries about enzyme metabolons and protein folding.
The Great Divide: How Molecules Partition Between Open Spaces and Nano-Worlds
Explore the fascinating science of how molecules distribute themselves between bulk spaces and nanoscale confined environments, with implications for energy extraction, drug delivery, and advanced materials.
The Surface Science of Lithium Hydride and Uranium
Exploring the atomic-scale surface interactions of lithium hydride and uranium that power energy storage and environmental remediation technologies.
The Invisible Fault Lines: How Single Atoms Can Make or Break a Metal
Explore how molecular dynamics simulations reveal how single atoms at grain boundaries dramatically affect metal strength and durability.
The Invisible Edge: How Tool Shape Dictates the Nano-World of Manufacturing
Explore how tool geometry influences nanometric cutting processes and enables ultra-precision manufacturing at atomic scales.
The Molecular Dance: Catching Chemistry in the Act
Explore how scientists capture the split-second steps of chemical reactions using advanced techniques like crossed molecular beams and femtosecond lasers.
Bridging Scales: How Hybrid Simulations Reveal Water's Hidden Dynamics
Explore how adaptive resolution simulations combine atomistic and coarse-grained models to study water's complex behavior across multiple scales.