10 April Fool's Day Science Tricks That Will Blow Your Mind

CHEMISTRY 04.01.2024 05:50 AM

Fool yourself with these April Fool's Day experiments that will surely blow your mind. Continue reading to learn more.

Kyawthuite: The Rarest Mineral on Earth With Only One Crystal Known To Exist

03.22.2024 21:16 PM

Kyawthuite is the only mineral on Earth known from only one sample. Read the article to know more about the world’s rarest mineral.

Static Electricity: Does It Have Enough Electrical Charge To Ignite a Fire

03.21.2024 04:16 AM

Discover in this article whether static electricity possesses adequate electrical charge to potentially ignite fires.

Tantalum-180m: Why Is It Hard To Detect the Radioactive Decay of Nature’s Rarest Isotope?

03.20.2024 07:20 AM

Tantalum-180m, a rare nuclear isomer, has a remarkably long lifetime, but its decay has never been observed. Read more about this isotope in this article.

5 Women in Science Who Broke Boundaries, Made a Mark in Science History

03.11.2024 01:29 AM

These women had revolutionary discoveries and inventions that changed the field of science. Read to learn more.

FDA Proposes U.S. Ban on Controversial Citrus Soda Ingredient After Decades-Long Controversy

03.10.2024 23:57 PM

The FDA, responding to recent toxicology studies, proposed banning BVO, a citrus soda ingredient, across the US due to safety concerns. Continue reading for more details.

Why Does Paper Get Weaker When Wet? Unraveling the Chemistry Behind Its Vulnerability to Moisture

02.27.2024 07:00 AM

Discover why paper is more prone to disintegrate when wet by understanding its composition compared to its dry state.

Tough and Fluorescent Self-Healing Materials Could Enhance Creation of Functional Polymers

02.27.2024 02:40 AM

A team of researchers has developed a binary copolymer which displays self-healing properties against damage. Find out more about it in this article.

3,700-Year-Old Lipstick Discovered in Iran Could Be the Oldest Ever Found; Ancient Cosmetics Bears Resemblance to Modern Ingredients

02.26.2024 09:08 AM

Ancient lipstick found in Iran contains pigment which could be among the world’s oldest cosmetics. Find out more about it in this article.

Why Ice Floats: Decoding the Scientific Mystery of Its Gravity-Defying Nature in Water

02.22.2024 04:35 AM

Discover the intriguing phenomenon of ice defying intuition and floating in water, attributed to its lower density resulting from distinctive water behavior.

Why Is Feldspar Always Wet? Investigating the Structure and Chemical Properties of Silicate Mineral Group

02.07.2024 08:00 AM

An investigation of the atomic surface of some feldspars reveals why this group of silicate minerals bond with water so easily. Read the article to find out more.

Red Mud Can Be a Source of Climate-Friendly Steel by Reducing Oxygen From Iron Oxide [Study]

01.25.2024 05:55 AM

A simple chemical process can extract useful iron from red mud and turn it into steel. Continue reading to learn more.

What Is Nitrogen Hypoxia? Alabama's Historic Execution Method Highlights Ongoing Challenges in Lethal Injection Procedures

01.23.2024 08:40 AM

Alabama deems nitrogen execution "humane," but skeptics cast doubt as the state plans to proceed this week unless legal intervention occurs. Read on to learn more details.

Chemical Reaction in Electrode Surface Could Help Design More Efficient Renewable Energy Technologies

01.17.2024 04:00 AM

A new study revealed how proton-coupled electron transfers happen at an electrode surface. Continue reading to learn more.

Are Paper Straws Really Worth It? This 'Eco-Friendly' Alternative Poses Unseen Threats to Environmental Health

01.16.2024 08:21 AM

A 2023 Belgian study reveals that paper straws labeled as "eco-friendly" harbor PFAS, promoting stainless steel as a sustainable alternative or completely abstaining from using straws. Continue reading to learn more details.