CHEMISTRY

Top 10 Most Popular Sciences among Students in 2019

Medicine & Technology Sep 25, 2019

The level of popularity that different subjects have among students at a particular moment allows estimating the perspective of career growth and demand. Branches popular now mean the labor market needs precise specialists. Nevertheless, a large number of students willing to study the subject also points to a high level of competence there in future.

Unique Railroad Worm Light Emission Could Improve Medical Imaging, Study Says

Sep 21, 2019

This insect’s mechanism of emitting red light presents potential in imaging of hemoglobin-rich tissues.

5 Scientific Things We Were Taught as Children That Simply Are Not True... Anymore

Sep 20, 2019

Scientific discoveries from over the last couple decades have drastically changed the curriculum.

Six Companies to Invest in R&D for Ecofriendly Gas Steam Crackers

Sep 20, 2019

They aim to produce chemicals necessary for gas steam crackers that would run using renewable energy instead of fossil fuels

New Protein Hydrogel to Be the First Biocompatible Thermo-Responsive Drug Delivery Aid

Sep 20, 2019

The drug delivery system could be retained in the body for up to two weeks, allowing for sustained release of drugs where needed.

Durable Bioplastic Synthesized from Spider Silk Fortified Wood Fiber

Sep 18, 2019

The hidden strength and toughness of spider silk, combined with the stiffness of wood cellulose, brings bioplastics to a new level.

A Leak That’s Aggravating Climate Change

Sep 17, 2019

Significance of SF6 power source and how it is adversely affecting our world today. It may have been a very useful gas but it is also the most powerful greenhouse gas in the world.

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

Sep 16, 2019

Another nature-inspired robot takes off… this time, from water and into the air.

What Ancient Science Secret Was This Dead Sea Scroll Hiding?

Sep 11, 2019

Scientists examined the Temple scroll, and what they found was completely unexpected.

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

Sep 09, 2019

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

Sep 07, 2019

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