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Chemistry Scientists find chemical clues that may unravel the secret to the superior sound of Stradivarius violins October 27, 2022
Chemistry Researchers discover the heaviest substance ever found in an exoplanet’s atmosphere October 13, 2022
Chemistry World’s whitest paint is now thin enough to coat and cool down cars, trains and planes October 4, 2022
Archaeology Neolithic people in Scotland were already making porridge 6,000 years ago September 8, 2022
Astronomy Scientists created diamonds from plastic bottles and then used them to study giant gas planets September 5, 2022
Chemistry New aluminum batteries could be the dirt cheap alternative to lithium-ion that we’ve all been waiting for August 26, 2022
Chemistry Cheap, simple new technique developed to destroy ultra-resistant ‘forever chemical’ pollution August 19, 2022 - Updated on April 22, 2023
Chemistry The story of how plastic was invented, and how it’s turned into a big problem July 21, 2022
Animals Catnip has an extra effect you probably didn’t know about — and it has to do with cats June 15, 2022 - Updated on June 16, 2022
Agriculture Scientists develop a nanosensor that can detect harmful pesticides on fruits within five minutes June 15, 2022
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Biology New study uncovers obscure and surprising effects of some painkillers on the human body June 3, 2022
Chemistry Electric eels inspired the first battery two centuries ago. We’re still looking to them for the next revolution in battery technology May 10, 2022
Chemistry Researchers develop new method that produces more “fruity” and “flowery” chocolate April 29, 2022
Astronomy New NASA alloy is 1000 times more durable than what’s currently used in spacecraft April 19, 2022
Chemistry A process that converts pollution into valuable materials is one step closer to being feasible March 21, 2022
Chemistry A coat against our troubles: new compound can transform air filters into pathogen-killing machines March 9, 2022
Chemistry New ammonia production method could cut 2% of greenhouse gas global output December 7, 2021
Agriculture This natural chemical could keep fruits and vegetables fresh for longer November 30, 2021
Chemistry Astronomers find the farthest evidence of fluoride to date, in a distant galaxy November 4, 2021
Chemistry After two hours, sunscreen with zinc can lose effectiveness and become toxic October 20, 2021 - Updated on July 20, 2023
Chemistry Strongest glass in the world can scratch diamonds August 10, 2021 - Updated on May 28, 2023
Chemistry The Greenland Ice Sheet is leaking mercury — likely natural, but still dangerous May 25, 2021