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Science News for April 17, 2026


Ceremony marks construction milestone

Construction on Sandia's largest project of the past decade is nearing completion with the installation of the final beam. The 136,000-square-foot facility will replace an aging site and provide a more efficient design for power sources research and development. Completion is expected in 2028 at a projected cost of $400 million.

A simple way of making hydrogen from alcohol by using iron and UV light

Scientists at Kyushu University have developed a simple method to produce hydrogen gas by mixing methanol with iron ions and irradiating it with UV light. The reaction produces a considerable amount of hydrogen gas comparable to that of previously reported systems, opening up new possibilities for sustainable hydrogen technologies.

SourceKyushu University·JournalCommunications Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 17, 2026

Catching a scramblase in the act

Researchers have successfully imaged the detailed workings of a cell membrane protein, called TMEM16 scramblase, which has essential roles in all animals. The discovery could lead to new therapeutic strategies for blood coagulation disorders, cancers, and other conditions in which the protein works abnormally.

SourceWeill Cornell Medicine·JournalNature Structural & Molecular Biology·DateApr 17, 2026