College of Arts and Sciences

Bright ideas, hidden pathways: Florida State University researchers discover mechanism for inefficient photoreactions in molecules

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An illustration showing a bond breakage like those examined by FSU researchers in this study. This is an example of a tetrachloroferrate molecule (FeCl4-) being excited with a UV lamp, releasing a chlorine atom. (Courtesy of Rachel Weiss) Bryan Kudisch, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Florida State University researchers have … Read more

Poop Science: How Digestion Impacts Animal DNA Analysis

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Digestion Study Reveals Insights in Isotopic Analysis CITY – May 9, 2024 – A recent study reveals how digestion affects isotopic analysis results when examining bird droppings and pellets, according to University of California researchers. This work provides crucial insights for conservationists, answering questions about wildlife. The study promises to help understand the natural world, … Read more