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  "id": 6428484,
  "title": "Chinese scientists find a hidden atomic structure that unlocks methane",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/chinese-scientists-find-a-hidden-atomic-structure-that-unlocks-methane",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-09T05:33:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily",
    "slug": "sciencedaily",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260909005148.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Scientists found that a tiny atomic structure that forms on nickel oxide during methane conversion is more effective than the metallic nickel long believed to drive the reaction. The discovery allowed a low-nickel catalyst to rival one containing 10 times more metal, potentially opening the door to cheaper and more efficient industrial catalysts.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}