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

CHEMISTRY 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.

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

05.24.2021 01:01 AM

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

05.21.2021 08:58 AM

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?

05.20.2021 14:39 PM

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.

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

05.19.2021 06:40 AM

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

05.18.2021 07:35 AM

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

05.17.2021 08:39 AM

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

05.15.2021 01:42 AM

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 for Last Months, Thanks to This New Pasteurization Technique

05.14.2021 07:54 AM

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.

New Harmless Bacteria Strain Could Fight Dog's Bad Breath, Could Last for Up to Two Hours!

05.13.2021 01:17 AM

Scientists from the University of Arizona have developed a harmless bacteria strain that cures bad breath in dogs. It is modified to mimic the smell of pear and mint.

Lithium-Metal Battery Holds More Energy, Could Transform Electric Car Industry

05.12.2021 23:35 PM

A lithium-metal battery may be the Holy Grail of battery chemistry that could change the electric car industry as it could hold far more energy than batteries used in smartphones and electric cars.

Why Does Pink-Colored Energy Drinks Enhance Athletic Performance Better Than Clear Fluids?

05.12.2021 06:30 AM

Researchers from the University of Westminster found that pink-colored energy drinks enhance athletic performance by 4.4% than clear fluids despite having similar ingredients. But why?

Smelling Changes in DNA Structures Now Possible, Showing Immense Potential for Disease Prevention

05.04.2021 22:45 PM

Researchers at the University of California - Riverdale devised a "chemical nose" that could sniff out changes in the DNA structure, such as folds in the DNA sequence, to prevent diseases.

Genetically Re-engineered Microorganisms to Convert Waste Into High-Value Chemicals

05.04.2021 00:08 AM

Scientists have bioengineered bacteria that would convert waste into high-value chemicals, such as itaconic acid for the polymer industry and wastewater treatment.

Acidity of Molecules Measured Using New Technique; Will Help Determine Substance's Chemical Behavior

04.29.2021 22:52 PM

Scientists from the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) developed a new technique to measure the acidity of molecules to further understand the chemical behavior of a substance.