2023 Ig Nobel Prizes: Honoring the Winners of Unconventional Research That Elicits Laughter and Reflection

TECH & INNOVATION 09.15.2023 07:47 AM

This year's Ig Nobel prizes feature unusual topics like consuming fossils and reviving dead spiders for mechanical grips. Check them out in this article.

Interaction Patterns of Water and Oxide Crystals Revealed Using 3D Analysis of Hydration Structures

09.12.2023 05:00 AM

Scientists from Kanazawa University and AGC Inc. used 3D atomic force microscopy in studying the hydrated structures of oxide crystals, revealing their interaction with water. Find out more about it in this article.

Massive Lithium Deposit Unearthed in Nevada-Oregon Volcanic Caldera: A Game Changer for Battery Production?

09.11.2023 08:04 AM

A massive lithium deposit has been found in the McDermitt Caldera on the Nevada-Oregon border, with an estimated 20 to 40 million metric tons of lithium. Check it out in this article.

DNA Nanoballs for Pathogen Detection Paves the Way for Electronic-Based Nucleic Acid Test

09.08.2023 07:00 AM

A team of researchers have pioneered a new method which utilizes DNA nanoballs for pathogen detection, aiming to streamline nucleic acid testing. Find out more about it in this article.

Is Glass a Liquid or Solid?

09.07.2023 10:00 AM

A glass is neither liquid nor solid. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Pexels/picjumbo. com) Is Glass a Liquid or Solid? There's an ongoing debate on whether glass is supercooled liquid or solid.

Quantum Computer Slows Chemical Reactions by 100 Billion Times, Revealing Key Molecular Dance for the First Time

09.05.2023 07:33 AM

Scientists used a trapped-ion quantum computer to observe a single atom's interference pattern at a 'conical intersection,' crucial in rapid chemical processes. Continue reading to learn more.

What Is Organic Chemistry? Tips on How To Study It

09.04.2023 10:00 AM

Organic chemistry is the study of organic substances and compounds. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Jean-Pierre ) What Is Organic Chemistry? Tips on How To Study It Organic chemistry is a field of study that focuses on organic substances and compounds.

AI Tool Predicts Odor Profile of Molecule, Cracks Code on Scent Perception

09.04.2023 05:50 AM

Scientists have built an AI system which can identify and predict the smell of a compound by simply analyzing their molecular structure. Learn more about it in this article.

What Is a Peptide Bond? Understanding the Formation of Amino Acid Chain in the Human Body

08.31.2023 11:00 AM

As the human body needs proteins to function properly, the important role played by peptide bonds is evident. Learn more about its uses in this article.

Newly Discovered Oxygen Isotope Defies Expectations of How It Behaves, Challenges Conventional Nuclear Understanding

08.31.2023 04:26 AM

Oxygen-28, an unexpected isotope with 20 neutrons, defies stability assumptions, reshaping nuclear physics concepts. Continue reading to learn more.

Leidenfrost Effect Explained; Why Hot Surface Liquid Dancing Happens in Temperatures Hotter Than Their Boiling Point [WATCH]

08.24.2023 03:52 AM

The Leidenfrost effect could have practical applications through the Leidenfrost cart process, allowing for frictionless transportation.

Regulating Locomotion of Hydrogel Using Light and Electric Fields Holds Key in Developing Autonomous Materials

08.23.2023 12:31 PM

A team of researchers discovered that by using light and electric fields, the movements of hydrogels can be controlled, with the potential to perform a wide range of functions. Find out more about it in this article.

Eco-Friendly Glass Boasts Durability With Lower Carbon Emissions

08.22.2023 08:03 AM

Researchers at the Pennsylvania State University have created LionGlass, an eco-friendly glass which is more durable than conventional glass but has lower carbon emissions. Learn more about it in this article.

Plastic Waste Can Be Converted Into Raw Materials for Detergents Using Improved Catalytic Methods

08.21.2023 07:00 AM

A new research has found that plastic waste can be used as a raw material for making detergents, thanks to an improved catalytic method. Continue reading the article to learn more.

50-Year Prediction on Quantum State Now Proven as Electron Pairing Artificial Atoms on Superconductor Surfaces Achieved

08.21.2023 04:17 AM

Quantum dots come in dimensions of 1.5 to 10 nanometers and have unique chemical and physical properties. Read to learn more.