In late 2024, we demonstrated that alkyl groups are inductively electron-withdrawing relative to hydrogen. 1 With the benefit of hindsight, this is obvious given carbon is more electronegative than ...

Every first-year organic chemistry student learns early on about the inductive effect, which describes how certain atoms’ electronegativity can affect other atoms in the same molecule. This subtle ...

A new study has revealed that a core idea taught in chemistry classrooms around the world may be wrong. Dr. Edwin Johnson, Lecturer at the University of Newcastle, co-authored the paper published in ...

Melexis introduces a 16-bit inductive sensor for robotics, industrial, and mobility applications. The new dual-input MLX90514 delivers absolute position with high noise immunity through its SSI output ...

In a world of information overload, it can feel soothing to stick your head in the sand. Don’t want to hear what the doctor might say? It’s easy not to make a follow-up appointment. Did a favorite ...

Darth Vader never said, “Luke I am your father.” So why do we all think he did? Here’s the science behind this strange phenomenon—and how AI is poised to send it into overdrive. Cape Town street art ...

The other day, I was casually scrolling through Google when I stumbled upon a flood of dirt-cheap RC snubber circuit modules on various online stores. That got me thinking—it’s high time we talk about ...

In 1961, MIT meteorologist Edward Lorenz was inputting numbers into a weather prediction program. His model was based on a dozen variables, the value of one being .506127. When he ran the model again, ...

It also achieved an open-circuit voltage of 1.88 V, and a short-circuit current of 20.0 mA cm −2, and a “high” fill factor of 82.6%. The researchers claimed these figures demonstrate the reliability ...

Inductive reasoning is a critical skill that enables individuals to make sound decisions by drawing general conclusions from specific observations. Whether you’re working on a high-stakes business ...

Understanding the factors contributing to reactivity trends is a fundamental skill that underpins chemists’ ability to design and develop new reactions. One of the factors that students learn about ...