CHEMISTRY

Kevlar: A Revolutionary Plastic

TECH & INNOVATION Here's the science behind one of the world's strongest plastics. Contrary to popular belief, Kevlar has not been around for very long. Stephanie Kwolek who worked for DuPont made Kevlar.

E-Cigarettes: Vaporizing the Competition

The less of two evils? We are all familiar with the dangers of traditional cigarettes. And with the increasing bans worldwide on smokers it is no wonder e-cigarettes, more commonly known as vape or vaping, are beginning to be the go to alternative for smokers.

Experts Call for a Ban on Genetic Editing

Ethical ban on genetic tampering Months after a Chinese scientist stunned the world with the announcement that he had genetically altered embryos that resulted in full-term twin girls, genetics experts and ethicists are now calling for a partial ban on the use of a gene-editing technology that can be used to make modified humans.

A Surgical Nightmare: Anesthesia Failure

What is worse than waking up on the operating table? Imagine you are scheduled for surgery, nerves, and anxiety on high. The doctor explains the procedure.

Tiny 'blinkers' enable simultaneous imaging of multiple biomolecules

In everyday life, blinking lights can send signals -- for example, that a car is going to turn. Now, researchers have engineered tiny "blinkers" that reveal single molecules of RNA or protein inside cells based on the duration and frequency of each flash.

Gourmet Ice Cream: Is Science the Secret?

Contrary to what you think, making ice cream is more of a science than cooking. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Well maybe not scream, but we all love ice cream just the same.

Monitoring air pollution through honey

Honey can be an indicator on the level of air pollution The University of British Columbia and the nonprofit Hives for Humanity conducted a study that showed how honey from urban beehives is a biomonitor on the level of pollution a city has.

Male mice with nice smell attract Female mice better

Pheromones in male mice attract Female mice Lead researcher Dustin Penn from Vetmeduni Vienna discovered that male house mice attract female house mice better because the former excretes higher pheromone levels compared to other male mice.

How hair dye works

Whether you need a disguise to run from the law or are just trying to emulate *NSYNC-era frosted tips, you may need some chemical assistance to put the hue in your do. To understand how these "shade-y" changes happen, you have to dive back into the history of chemistry.

Chemistry breakhrough: capturing carbon dioxide for keeps

Carbon dioxide has a new process of converting it into coal Scientists from RMIT University have discovered an economically viable process of converting carbon dioxide into solid coal through liquid metals.

Nematode odors offer possible advantage in the battle against insect pests

Gardeners commonly use nematodes to naturally get rid of harmful soil-dwelling insects. A new study published today in the journal Functional Ecology revealed that these insect-killing nematodes also produce distinctive chemical cues, which deter Colorado potato beetles and make potato leaves less palatable to them.
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