Researchers have highlighted the role of certain shoreline spiders, particularly long-jawed spiders, in moving mercury contamination from aquatic regions to terrestrial ecosystems. Mercury, which largely…
Perfect noncaloric replacements for sugar and high fructose corn syrup just don’t exist yet. For instance, some substitute options leave a lasting sweet taste in…
Researchers have decoded 21 chemical compounds behind sourdough bread’s distinct taste and aroma. Using a “sensomics” approach, the team highlighted the importance of fermentation and…
Researchers have developed “smart rust,” iron oxide nanoparticles that clean water by attracting pollutants such as oil, nano- and microplastics, glyphosate, and even estrogen hormones….
Scientists have designed lampshades that convert indoor air pollutants into benign substances using waste heat from light bulbs, with plans to adapt this technology for…
Researchers find that sulfate groups on glycosaminoglycans influence brain plasticity in mice, offering insights into human memory processes and potential therapies for neural damages. Can…
Vlad III, often referred to as Vlad the Impaler, was a 15th-century prince and commander whose chilling reputation is believed to have inspired the creation…
Imagine using insects to extract chemicals for creating biodegradable plastics, which later can be decomposed by those very bugs. This idea is not as far-fetched…
Recent in vitro research indicates that compounds in espresso could potentially inhibit tau protein aggregation, a process linked with Alzheimer’s disease. Preliminary findings showed that…
Some people are more attractive to mosquitos than others, and new research is starting to show why. This Reactions episode dives into the chemistry of…
Cutting boards are practical tools commonly seen in the majority of households and restaurant kitchens. Yet, according to a study published in ACS’ Environmental Science…
A research team has developed a nanocomposite film that dissipates heat four times more effectively than existing materials, offering a potential solution for overheating in…
Researchers from Tanzania have found that common rocks, specifically soapstone and granite, may be ideal for thermal energy storage (TES), which involves storing solar heat…
A research study reveals that alcohols from windshield washer fluid contribute more significantly to vehicle emissions than previously thought. This holds true even with the…
A chitosan-based coating has been developed by researchers to extend avocados’ shelf life and an imaging technique to predict their remaining shelf life. The coating…
Ice is a complex substance with at least 20 known forms and possibly thousands more. Found in various environments, from icy moons to Earth’s crust,…
Plants that emit a glowing light under ultraviolet (UV) light are no longer just a fantasy seen in science fiction TV shows and movies. The…
Scientists have created thin, elastic bottlebrush polymer films that can function as artificial muscles at significantly lower voltages than currently available materials, potentially enabling their…
