Category: Science
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How to Learn Supramolecular Chemistry and Molecular Recognition: From Noncovalent Forces to Host–Guest Systems and Molecular Machines
Learn supramolecular chemistry from noncovalent interactions and host–guest binding to self-assembly, cooperativity, molecular cages, interlocked molecules and dynamic materials.
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How to Learn Coordination Chemistry and Transition Metals: From Ligands and Crystal Fields to Colour, Magnetism and Reactivity
Reader safety: This is an educational inorganic-chemistry guide. It explains coordination compounds, ligand fields, structure and reactivity without laboratory preparation instructions. Wait, What? The Same Metal Ion Can Be Different Colours Without Changing Element Take a transition-metal ion. Surround it with one set of ligands and it may absorb one part of visible light. Change…
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How to Learn Aerosol Science and Atmospheric Particles: From PM2.5 to Clouds, Climate and Satellite Retrievals
Learn aerosol science from particle size and PM2.5 to atmospheric chemistry, cloud nuclei, optical depth, satellite retrievals, wildfire smoke and haze.
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How to Learn Glaciology and Ice-Sheet Dynamics: From Snowfall and Ice Flow to Grounding Lines and Sea-Level Change
Learn glaciology from snow and firn to ice flow, basal sliding, crevasses, ice shelves, grounding lines, satellite measurement and sea-level change.
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How to Learn the Ubiquitin–Proteasome System and Protein Degradation: From Ubiquitin Tags to Proteasomal Quality Control and Targeted Degradation
Reader safety: This is an educational molecular- and cell-biology guide. It explains protein degradation and current targeted-degradation research without offering medical treatment advice. Wait, What? A Protein Can Be Destroyed Because Another Protein Was Attached to It Cells constantly make proteins. But they also constantly remove them. Some proteins are damaged. Some are misfolded. Some…
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How to Learn Ferroelectricity and Piezoelectric Materials: From Crystal Symmetry to Domains, Sensors and Memory
Learn ferroelectricity from crystal symmetry and spontaneous polarization to domains, hysteresis, piezoelectric coupling, hafnia, lead-free materials and memory devices.
