For the first time, scientists catch water molecules passing the proton baton

For the first time, scientists catch water molecules passing the proton baton 12/06/2016 01:48 PM EST Water conducts electricity, but the process by which this familiar fluid passes along positive charges has puzzled scientists for decades. But in a paper published in the Dec. 2 in issue of the journal Science, an international team of researchers has finally caught water in the act--showing how water molecules pass along excess charges and, in the process, conduct electricity. Full story at http://www.washington.edu/news/2016/12/01/for-the-first-time-scientists-catch-water-molecules-passing-the-proton-baton/ Source University of Washington This is an NSF News From the Field item. This e-mail update was generated automatically based on your subscription to the category listed above. Some updates may belong to more than one category, resulting in duplicate messages.   Subscriber Services: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help  |  Contact NSF   Follow NSF:  This email was sent to mantiskhiralla@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111