Taking inspiration from enzymes, chemists have developed a catalyst to simplify the synthesis of ethers, key functional components of many drugs, foods, personal care items and other consumer goods.
With cannabis now outpacing alcohol as Americans' daily drug of choice, there is a critical need for a scientifically validated breath test to detect the recent use of the substance in drivers.
Research shows that blood alcohol levels as low as .02 can affect driving ability—prompting a call to lower the national limit of .08 and save lives. Roughly 100 countries around the world set a ...