Fluorescence Used to Monitor Water Quality by Detecting Hydrocarbons and Pesticides in Real-time

Medicine & Technology Jul 16, 2021

UBCO scientists are testing fluorescence in detecting impurities in the water to monitor water quality, and determine these impurities from other compounds.

Water Fleas' Rapid Evolution: New Study Identifies More Than 300 Varying Genes

Jul 14, 2021

In new research, scientists showed rapid water flea evolution. Specifically, they were able to identify over 300 genes that vary in the water flea's genome.

Elastic Ice Microfibers: Scientists Believe They Can Help Detect Air Pollution

Jul 11, 2021

Scientists have recently introduced a new invention in which they were able to develop what they named "elastic ice microfibers," thin ice strands that can bend and curl.

Caltech: Rare Type of Stellar Grain Discovered, Scientists Explain More About Water’s Origin on Earth

Jul 09, 2021

Scientists have recently discovered a rare type of star dust whose structure specifies that it formed during a rare form of nucleosynthesis and could shed new light on water's history on Earth.

Methane Plumes on Enceladus: Could the Saturn Moon Host Life?

Jul 07, 2021

Scientists have found methane from a sample taken from Enceladus, one of the many moons of Saturn, and as the gas is formed, it raises a question: could there be life on the giant satellite?

Carbon Dioxide Waste Can Now Be Converted to Butanol With a More Efficient Cathode Material

Jul 07, 2021

In a new study, researchers found a new material to use in converting the harmful gas into valuable butanol.

Algorithm Can Predict Behavior of Unknown Molecules to Speed Up Discovery of New Medicine

Jun 18, 2021

A new algorithm could take mass spectrometry data from molecules and help predict the identity of unknown molecules and substances that arise from them

Theoretical New Particle Could Give Scientists Insight on Dark Matter and the Matter-Antimatter Asymmetry in the Universe

Jun 13, 2021

Scientists have measured the mass of a new theoretical particle that could kick off further understanding of dark matter and the known asymmetry between matter and antimatter in the known universe.

Five Different Kinds of Waterproofing Services

Jun 01, 2021

Waterproofing is the process of making an object water-resistant so that the wet environment cannot affect its chemical composition. The waterproofing services are widely used worldwide to protect the different parts of the building, i.e., walls, foundations, etc., from moisture.

How to Prepare For a Career in Science? Best Tips For Excellence

May 31, 2021

Science is probably one of the best streams to build a career in. It is one of the streams that have the widest range of scopes, starting from researchers to developers, technical assistants to teachers, doctors to IT giants.

Modern Scientific Gifts for Children

May 28, 2021

Many children and even adults see science as dull, complicated, and only for specific people because it involves experiments, discovery, and exploration. Give your children modern scientific gifts and make them realize that science is cool, fun, and interesting!

Glycerin Cosmetics Smoothen, Moisturize Skin: Uses, Benefits, and Side-Effects

May 28, 2021

Found in moisturizers and lotions, glycerin is the third most common ingredient in skincare products next to water and fragrance.

What is Butylene Glycol? Some Experts Caution Against It, Although It's Generally Safe to Use

May 27, 2021

Butylene glycol is a colorless chemical ingredient used in self-care products as a conditioner or moisturizer. But some experts caution that it might cause allergies although it's generally safe to use.

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

May 27, 2021

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

May 24, 2021

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.