Flying Fish Robot Uses Chemistry to Launch Itself from Water Into the Air

TECH & INNOVATION 09.16.2019 09:05 AM

Another nature-inspired robot takes off… this time, from water and into the air. In a recent publication on Science Robotics, researchers detail how their robot could propel itself from water-another nature-inspired robot.

Catalysts Take the Shape of Precious Metals as Nanoparticles

09.14.2019 10:05 AM

Scientists develop method in creating new form of gem-like catalysts Researchers from the Northwestern University discovered a novel method of creating metal nanoparticles-based catalysts that could produce better fuel cells.

What Ancient Science Secret Was This Dead Sea Scroll Hiding?

09.11.2019 08:47 AM

Scientists examined the Temple scroll, and what they found was completely unexpected. The Dead Sea Scrolls are possibly some of the world's most prized artifacts.

The "Oscars of Science" Has Announced Its Winners for 2020

09.09.2019 08:25 AM

This year’s winners are credited with discoveries that address important and compelling scientific questions – from “What does a black hole look like?” to “Why do chilis taste hot?” and “What are the causes of neurodegenerative disease?”

The Golden Treatment for Cancer

09.07.2019 08:27 AM

Gold-based molecules designed to specifically target cancer cells and protect the healthy cells. This is a golden advancement toward cancer drug precision.

Pure Liquid Fuel From Greenhouse Gas

09.06.2019 08:47 AM

Turning the greenhouse effect of GHG into valuable and reusable liquid fuel. What is a greenhouse gas? Greenhouse gas (GHG) is a gas that traps heat from the Earth's atmosphere.

Water Droplets Spontaneously Produce Hydrogen Peroxide

09.03.2019 08:42 AM

While the scientists observed the phenomenon taking place with pure water, not just any form of water will do.

Nickel Oxide Material: The First in Superconductivity

09.02.2019 10:12 AM

A new compound is discovered for superconductivity Research collaborators from Stanford University and the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory created a superconductive nickel oxide that has the capacity of electrical current transmission with no loss.

The Terrifying Threats of Nitrogen Pollution

08.26.2019 08:44 AM

Understanding the causes and effects of nitrogen pollution. Is there a way to minimize it? Nitrogen is a basic building block for plants. Nitrogen helps plants grow.

Welding for Ceramics Using Ultrafast Pulsed Laser

08.26.2019 08:42 AM

The technology can be used to increase the reliability of biomedical implants and electronic devices.

Clay: Material of Construction, Biomaterial as Well

08.24.2019 08:28 AM

Clay and hydrogel together create a nanomaterial hybrid that enhances the delivery of cells and regeneration of originally nonhealing bones.

Nanofibers Extracted from This Algae can Filter Water-Borne Bacteria and Viruses

08.24.2019 08:27 AM

Once a menace, the Pithophora algae is now a solution to water scarcity. Pithophora algae, also sometimes known as "horse hair" is a filamentous algae that is green in color and has a coarse texture.

Biologist Works on ‘Spider Silk Library’ at the American Museum of Natural History

08.24.2019 08:20 AM

The study on the genetic structure of spider silk could help in the field of materials science. Biologist and curator, professor, and Director of Comparative Biology Research at the American Museum of Natural History Cheryl Hayashi has dedicated her hours to creating a "silk library" in her laboratory at the museum.

Enormous Methane Reservoir Discovered Under the Sea

08.22.2019 09:37 AM

"Here's a source of chemical energy that's being created by geology,” says researchers.

A New Member of the Carbon Family is Born

08.19.2019 08:18 AM

Scientists have been successful in isolating an 18-atom ring of carbons in the lab. Chemists and physicists in Zurich have recently been successful in isolating a molecule made of 18 carbon atoms in a ring in a recent report in ScienceMag.