In the world of catalytic reactions, polymers created through electropolymerization are attracting renewed attention. A group of researchers recently provided the first detailed characterization of the electrochemical properties of polyaniline and polyaspartic acid (PASP) thin films. The team used a wide range of tests to characterize the polymers, especially their capacity for catalyzing the oxidation of popularly used materials, hydroquinone and catechol. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ctwo9Q
The Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature of the International Astronomical Union has today officially approved the naming of two craters on the Moon to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 8 mission. The names are Anders's Earthrise and 8 Homeward. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2O7Jm3j
By severely curtailing the effects of antibiotics, the formation of organized communities of bacterial cells known as biofilms can be deadly during surgeries and in urinary tract infections. Researchers have just come a lot closer to understanding how these biofilms develop, and potentially how to stop them. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QvDrBW
No. 9 Saint John's (4-0, 3-0 MIAC) travels to face Bethel (4-0, 2-0 MIAC) for a 1 p.m. game Saturday, Oct. 6, at Royal Stadium in Arden Hills. - Listen Live (WBHR-660 AM, St. Cloud; KOWZ-1170 AM and FM 106.3, Owatonna; WDGY-740 AM, 92.1 FM, 103.7 FM and 107.1 HDZ, Twin Cities) | Live Stats/Live Video | Game Notes | Bethel Football from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2y3uWHz
Brett Kavanaugh looks all but certain to be confirmed as a Supreme Court judge in a vote on Saturday. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2BYgnI1
No. 17 Saint John's golf sets its sights on the conference's automatic bid to the national tournament at the three-day 2018 MIAC Championship this Saturday-Monday, Oct. 6-8, at the Ridges at Sand Creek (par 72) in Jordan. – Live Results from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2Oc7YrV