A NUMBER of linear polyelectrolytes—acid as well as basic—give high dielectric increments in aqueous solution, when compared with less asymmetric proteins and simple dipolar ions.

He travelled Germany with bags of cash from Stern magazine but skimmed at least 4.4 million marks into his own bank accounts Gerd Heidemann, who has died aged 93, astounded the world in 1983 when ...

Pretzels are probably not the first snack you'd reach for if you're limiting your salt intake. Twisted baked dough covered in salt crystals doesn't exactly make for a low-sodium food—but that doesn't ...

Sodium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage are moving toward the mainstream. Wider use of these batteries could lead to lower costs, less fire risk, and less need for lithium ...