When Not To Use Water To Extinguish Fire?

CHEMISTRY 06.03.2024 05:20 AM

Water does not extinguish Class B fires and can spread the flammable liquid, making it worse. Continue reading to know what Class B fire is.

Synthetic Diamonds Produced in Liquid Metal at Ambient Temperatures, Pressure Form in Just 15 Minutes

05.28.2024 03:54 AM

Scientists produced synthetic diamonds at normal atmospheric pressure using a new technique that does not require a starter gem. Check this article to learn more.

Over 30 Things You Might Not Know About Albert Einstein: Who Was This Brilliant Physicist and What Contributions Did He Make to Science?

05.28.2024 01:40 AM

Albert Einstein is known for being a Nobel Prize winner and the proponent behind the famous E=mc2 equation, but there is more to the brilliant physicist. Read to learn more.

Importance of Gutter Maintenance for Roof Longevity

05.22.2024 22:41 PM

Homeowners are advised to schedule regular inspections and cleanings to safeguard their roof's integrity. By investing in routine gutter maintenance, homeowners can save on future repairs and enjoy the full lifespan of their roof.

Exotic Particle X(2370) Made of Pure Force Could Be Lightest Glueball Predicted by Standard Model of Physics

05.18.2024 00:18 AM

Physicists detected hints of elusive glueball during a particle accelerator experiment. Find out more about it in this article.

Insights from Neuroscience: How Brain Chemistry Shapes Addictive Behavior

05.15.2024 22:08 PM

Discover how brain chemistry shapes addictive behavior and influences recovery and prevention strategies in our latest article.

Nanoplastic Mystery: Scientists Seek Answers to Environmental and Health Impacts

05.14.2024 05:00 AM

Scientists investigate nanoplastics' environmental and health impacts. Read now for essential insights and updates!

Cage of Cages: New Type of Porous Material Shows Potential in Trapping Carbon Dioxide and More Potent Greenhouse Gasses

05.10.2024 02:28 AM

A team of researchers has demonstrated a computationally guided synthesis of a molecule that can absorb greenhouse gasses. Find out more about it in this article.

Giant Crystal Cave in Mexico: A Chamber Where Gypsum Grows Six Times the Size of a Human

05.09.2024 05:45 AM

Deep below a mountain near Naica, Mexico lies a stunning but deadly collection of huge selenite gypsum crystals. Read the article to learn more.

Hydrogen Atoms Used in Exploring Ancient History of Earth Can Also Help Track Cancer Growth

05.08.2024 04:00 AM

A tool usually used in geology was employed by a team of geologists and biologists in detecting the atomic fingerprints of cancer. Check this article to learn more.

Changing Isotopic Content of Thin Semiconductor Materials Influences Their Optical and Electronic Properties, Opening the Way to Advanced Electronic Designs

05.06.2024 06:30 AM

A new study reports how the isotope effect on the optical bandgap plays a vital role in exciton-phonon coupling in the physical properties of 2D materials. Learn more about it in this article.

Why Is Mercury Liquid at Room Temperature? Exploring the Strange Chemical Behavior of Quicksilver

05.03.2024 06:01 AM

While most metals are solid and melt at certain temperatures, mercury is a heavy silvery metal which is liquid at room temperature. Read the article to know more about this strange behavior.

Organic Superconductors With Ultrafast Electrons Show Exceptional Properties Comparable to Graphene

04.20.2024 00:00 AM

A team of experts has observed ultrafast electrons in pendant-embedded conducting two-dimensional polymers. Check this article to learn more.

Rarest Decay Process: Xenon-124 Has Half-Life Measured To Be a Trillion Times Longer Than Age of the Universe

04.19.2024 20:31 PM

One isotope of xenon has a half-life of about 18 sextillion years, making it the longest half-life ever directly measured in a radioactive substance. Read the article to learn more.

Colossal Biosciences' New Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro on the Science Behind De-Extinction

04.17.2024 20:36 PM

Despite being a relatively new conservation approach, de-extinction and its associated sequencing and gene-editing technologies can potentially influence biodiversity and ecosystem restoration and impact how species adapt to these effects, greatly reducing extinctions.