Notable Discoveries in Science 50, 100, and 150 Years Ago That Are Not Widely Known

PHYSICS & MATH 08.02.2021 06:44 AM

Humans have used science in understanding how things behave the way they are. In this article, learn notable discoveries from 50, 100, and 150 years ago that contributed to scientific knowledge.

Copper Atoms Kept Closer to Combat Bacteria, New Approach Shown in Study

07.28.2021 08:20 AM

Scientists discovered a new strategy involving copper atoms that are kept closer to enhance the hydrogen peroxide antibacterial activity.

Chemical Recycling Repurposes Diapers into Adhesives Removing Millions of Sodden Diaper Wastes

07.28.2021 06:45 AM

Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a unique three-step chemical recycling process to turn disposable diaper wastes into adhesives used in sticky notes and bandages while killing all bacteria.

Life on Venus: Volcanic Activities Might Explain the Presence of Phosphine in the Atmosphere

07.20.2021 23:16 PM

Life on Venus might not be real according to a new study that explores the origin of the phosphine found in the Venusian atmosphere. They think the strange chemical might be a product of volcanism on the planet.

Fluorescence Used to Monitor Water Quality by Detecting Hydrocarbons and Pesticides in Real-time

07.16.2021 08:55 AM

UBCO scientists are testing fluorescence in detecting impurities in the water to monitor water quality, and determine these impurities from other compounds.

Water Fleas' Rapid Evolution: New Study Identifies More Than 300 Varying Genes

07.14.2021 23:09 PM

In new research, scientists showed rapid water flea evolution. Specifically, they were able to identify over 300 genes that vary in the water flea's genome.

Elastic Ice Microfibers: Scientists Believe They Can Help Detect Air Pollution

07.11.2021 21:46 PM

Scientists have recently introduced a new invention in which they were able to develop what they named "elastic ice microfibers," thin ice strands that can bend and curl.

Caltech: Rare Type of Stellar Grain Discovered, Scientists Explain More About Water’s Origin on Earth

07.09.2021 21:59 PM

Scientists have recently discovered a rare type of star dust whose structure specifies that it formed during a rare form of nucleosynthesis and could shed new light on water's history on Earth.

Methane Plumes on Enceladus: Could the Saturn Moon Host Life?

07.07.2021 08:04 AM

Scientists have found methane from a sample taken from Enceladus, one of the many moons of Saturn, and as the gas is formed, it raises a question: could there be life on the giant satellite?

Carbon Dioxide Waste Can Now Be Converted to Butanol With a More Efficient Cathode Material

07.07.2021 06:15 AM

In a new study, researchers found a new material to use in converting the harmful gas into valuable butanol.

Algorithm Can Predict Behavior of Unknown Molecules to Speed Up Discovery of New Medicine

06.18.2021 08:14 AM

A new algorithm could take mass spectrometry data from molecules and help predict the identity of unknown molecules and substances that arise from them

Sterile Nutrinos Could Kick-Off Our Understanding of Dark Matter

06.13.2021 23:07 PM

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

05.28.2021 09:30 AM

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

05.27.2021 07:33 AM

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

05.27.2021 05:00 AM

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