Scientists have developed “living plastics” that can be programmed to break themselves down when triggered.…
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Hawaii researchers are testing whether plastic waste and abandoned fishing nets can be safely reused…
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This futuristic, clear nail polish could finally make long nails touchscreen-friendly. Anyone who has tried…
A new “magic mushroom” compound may deliver psychedelic brain benefits without the trip. Psilocybin, the…
A new vibration-activated whitening powder uses electric toothbrush motion to brighten teeth while repairing enamel…
Researchers are uncovering how a poisonous chemical could have helped life emerge. A chemical that…
This new technology turns everyday carbon emissions into a useful chemical—right at the source, even…
What we throw away as food waste may hold the key to healthier crops, stronger…
Scientists have discovered that wildfires emit far more air-polluting gases than earlier estimates suggested. These…
Leftover carrots are being turned into fungal protein that makes vegan burgers and sausages taste…
Researchers designed microscopic hydrogel spheres filled with blood-detecting bacteria to identify gastrointestinal bleeding non-invasively. After…
From mini-brains and spider-inspired gloves to edible wolf apple coatings and microplastic-filled retinas, scientists are…
Many reptiles excrete solid uric acid crystals instead of liquid urine, a water-saving adaptation that…
Researchers have developed a new iron supplement that pairs iron with prebiotics and probiotics to…
Scientists continue to uncover fascinating details about beer and wine, even though people have been…
Scientists have created a light as thin as paper that emits a gentle, natural glow…