Scientists have developed a simulation method incorporating quantum mechanics to model the electronic structure of nearly 13,000 atoms. This has enabled them to predict and characterize the ...

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Dec. 31, 2025 Microplastics in rivers, lakes, and oceans aren’t just drifting debris—they’re constantly leaking invisible clouds of chemicals into the water. New research shows that sunlight drives ...