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Scientists discover a hidden factor that can make or break chemical reactions

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: ScienceDaily

What happened

Researchers discovered a hidden factor that can determine whether chemical reactions succeed or fail, and then used it to boost the proportion of the desired product from 16% to 97%.

Key facts

  • Researchers discovered a hidden factor that can determine whether chemical reactions succeed or fail, and then used it to boost the proportion of the desired product from 16% to 97%.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:24:46 UTC.

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