Theoretical New Particle Could Give Scientists Insight on Dark Matter and the Matter-Antimatter Asymmetry in the Universe

Medicine & Technology Jun 13, 2021

Scientists have measured the mass of a new theoretical particle that could kick off further understanding of dark matter and the known asymmetry between matter and antimatter in the known universe.

Glycerin Cosmetics Smoothen, Moisturize Skin: Uses, Benefits, and Side-Effects

May 28, 2021

Found in moisturizers and lotions, glycerin is the third most common ingredient in skincare products next to water and fragrance.

What is Butylene Glycol? Some Experts Caution Against It, Although It's Generally Safe to Use

May 27, 2021

Butylene glycol is a colorless chemical ingredient used in self-care products as a conditioner or moisturizer. But some experts caution that it might cause allergies although it's generally safe to use.

78 Sunscreens Contaminated With Cancer-Causing Chemical, Testing Lab Urges FDA for Recall

May 27, 2021

Independent testing laboratory Valisure advised the US FDA to recall 78 sunscreens after finding carcinogen compounds that are three times the allowed concentration limit.

Mushrooms Could Solve Space Junk Problem Through Satellites Made of Mycelium Fibers

May 24, 2021

Satellites made from mushrooms are being considered as a solution to the growing space junk in the Low Earth Orbit (LEO). But some experts say that it overlooks another hazard.

Kojic Acid Soap Before and After Use Comparison: Benefits and Side Effects of This Skin Brightening Ingredient

May 21, 2021

The rise of East Asian skincare products has brought kojic acid into the limelight. This naturally occurring substance is produced by some fungi and a by-product of fermented rice that fights sunspots and acne scars.

Sodium Hyaluronate: How Is It Used, What Are Its Benefits?

May 20, 2021

Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt form of hyaluronic acid. Both can help to make skin look youthful and benefits the joints and eyes, but they are different from each other. Read on to learn their benefits and uses.

Mosquito Bites: Scientists Discovered Chemical Differences on the Skin That Attracts Them

May 19, 2021

Mosquito bites are the round, puffy bump that is itchy and signals that a mosquito has a liking to the human skin. In new research, scientists explore the specific chemicals on human skin that attracts and repels mosquitoes.

Kazakhstan's 'Sleepy Hollow': Magic or Science? Uncovering the Real Story Behind the Two Villages That Fell Asleep

May 18, 2021

Almost seven years ago, two villages in Kazakhstan were dubbed as the "sleepy hollow" after a quarter of their population has been struck by the mysterious sleeping disease. Scientists explore its cause and linked it to closed uranium mines.

Biosolids From Sewage Water Could Solve Global Carbon Emissions and Power Shortages

May 17, 2021

Scientists have thought of safer and more sustainable alternatives to excess biosolids that could potentially solve the planet's greatest challenges, particularly in energy and potable water.

Rare Radioactive Plutonium Isotope Dating Back Millions of Years Discovered 5,000ft Below Pacific Ocean

May 15, 2021

Plutonium is extremely rare to find on Earth, but researchers recently discovered the plutonium-244 deep in the Pacific Ocean that could be the result of "violent cosmic events" that occurred millions of years ago.

Perishable Food Can Now Sit on a Shelf Instead of the Fridge Thanks to This New Pasteurization Technique

May 14, 2021

A food-tech startup in upstate New York developed a new pasteurization technology that preserves perishable food without refrigeration and using artificial preservatives to cut down millions of tons of food waste worldwide.