Molecular Physics

A new study has overturned a fundamental principle of physics by demonstrating that similarly charged particles can attract each other in a solution, with the effect varying between positive and negative charges depending on the solvent. This discovery has significant implications for various scientific processes, including self-assembly and crystallization. The research reveals the importance of solvent structure at the interface in determining interparticle interactions, challenging long-held beliefs and indicating a…

A team of researchers has uncovered a novel way that molecules can interact non-reciprocally without external forces, through a mechanism involving kinetic asymmetry. This discovery challenges traditional views on molecular interactions and could have profound implications for understanding life’s evolution and designing molecular machines. Credit: SciTechDaily.comScientists have found that molecules can interact in a non-reciprocal manner without external forces, a discovery that could change our understanding of…