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Absorption spectroscopy is an analytical chemistry tool that can determine if a particular substance is present in a sample by measuring the intensity of the light absorbed as a function of wavelength ...

This work presents a novel method and reactor design for measuring photocatalytic activity. This method allows continuous in situ monitoring of the decrease in pollutant concentration in a liquid ...

A team of University of Michigan researchers is developing a new anti-cancer drug that is absorbed through the gut's lymphatic system rather than blood vessels, potentially outmaneuvering the ...

Tohoku University researchers have revealed more details about omnidirectional photoluminescence (ODPL) spectroscopy—a method for probing semiconducting crystals with light to detect defects and ...

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A team of Harvard scientists have found a potential new method of treating obesity by limiting the body’s absorption of fat, according to a paper published Nov. 25 in the peer-reviewed scientific ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Knowing how to take your supplements can help you get the most benefit from them. Supplements including fat-soluble vitamins, calcium carbnate, curcumin, ...

Your body produces vitamin D from sunlight, and it’s also found in foods like fish and eggs. However, many people struggle to ...