Scientists Clash in Coffee Roasting Competition [video]
How hard could roasting beans at home really be? Sam and George go head-to-head in a coffee roasting competition to find out, and Candy Schibli,…
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Remarkable New Fabric Efficiently Transfers Heat – Could Help Keep You Cool Even Without A/C
Air conditioning and other space cooling methods account for about 10% of all electricity consumption in the U.S., according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration….
The Latest in the Scientific Race to Develop an Effective COVID-19 Vaccine
With the global pandemic still in full swing, scientists are working to develop a vaccine in record time. While everyone wants an effective vaccine, they…
You’re Using Disinfectants Wrong. Here’s How to Destroy 99.9% of Viruses/Coronaviruses and Bacteria [Video]
Sure, you’ve got a product that says “kills germs” under your sink, but will it really destroy the new coronavirus on surfaces? Turns out that…
How Tear Gas Works and How It Affects Your Body [Video]
2-Chlorobenzalmalononitrile, better known as CS gas, is one of the most common tear gases used in the United States today, but did you know it’s…
Levitation That’s No Trick: Scientists to Perform “Touchless” Chemical Reactions
Levitation has long been a staple of magic tricks and movies. But in the lab, it’s no trick. Scientists can levitate droplets of liquid, though…
Rice Genetically Altered to Contain Anti-Hypertensive Peptides – Eating a Spoonful Lowers Blood Pressure
In the future, taking your blood pressure medication could be as simple as eating a spoonful of rice. This “treatment” could also have fewer side…
Multifunctional Smart E-Glasses Monitor Health, Protect Eyes, Control Video Games
Fitness tracker bracelets and watches provide useful information, such as step count and heart rate, but they usually can’t provide more detailed data about the…
Superworms Digest Plastic: Superpower Made Possible by Bacterial Sidekicks
Resembling giant mealworms, superworms (Zophobas atratus) are beetle larvae that are often sold in pet stores as feed for reptiles, fish and birds. In addition…
Scientists Create Synthetic Red Blood Cells That Mimic Natural Ones, Plus Have New Abilities
Scientists have tried to develop synthetic red blood cells that mimic the favorable properties of natural ones, such as flexibility, oxygen transport and long circulation…
NASA Wants to Go Nuclear on the Moon and Mars for Astronaut Settlement
It might sound like science fiction, but scientists are preparing to build colonies on the moon and, eventually, Mars. With NASA planning its next human…
Not Sure if You’ve Already Had Coronavirus? This Test Might Tell You (Video)
Many people are wondering if that bad cold they had back in February or March was actually the new coronavirus. In principle, an antibody test…
Researchers Develop a Replaceable, More Efficient Filter for N95 Masks
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there’s been a worldwide shortage of face masks — particularly, the N95 ones worn by health care workers. Although these…
A Polio Vaccine That Hasn’t Been Used in the U.S. for Two Decades Might Protect Against Coronavirus [Video]
The COVID-19 pandemic has scientists considering a few less-conventional options while vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 are being developed. One option might be the oral polio vaccine….
How Effective Are Cloth Masks Against Coronavirus? [Video]
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control is recommending that the general public wear cloth face masks to help decrease everyone’s chances of getting COVID-19. So…
Sensitive New Test Detects COVID-19 Antibodies in Only 10 Minutes
As the COVID-19 curve shows signs of flattening in the U.S. and elsewhere, public health officials are trying to grasp just how many people have…
Best Materials for Homemade Coronavirus Face Masks – Performance Close to N95
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people wear masks in public. Because N95 and…
New Hydrogel Can Cool Down Electronic Devices and Convert Waste Heat Into Electricity
Using electronic devices for too long can cause them to overheat, which might slow them down, damage their components or even make them explode or…