The Chemical Industry is Still Afflicted By Shortages

CHEMISTRY 07.25.2023 10:22 AM

Putting it into perspective, it becomes clear that the field is a supplier for many daily tasks and activities. However, there are several challenges the industry still has to face, many of which can be pretty disruptive. Here are some of the most important.

Self-Healing Metal Repairs Itself Without Human Intervention, Provides Key in Preventing Machine Wear Out

07.24.2023 11:30 AM

Researchers reveal the first discovery of self-healing metals which can offer significant breakthrough in materials science. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Importance of Proper Packaging for Dry Fruits

07.20.2023 11:30 AM

Dry products are extremely vulnerable to environmental influences, including moisture and sunlight. Thus, the manufacturers of product wrappers should create highly durable covers resistant to external impacts.

Safe, Effective Substitute For Fluoride in Toothpaste Shows Promise in Protecting Teeth Against Cavities

07.19.2023 08:10 AM

Recent findings suggest that toothpaste incorporating a mineral component of teeth is equally effective in cavity prevention as fluoride. Check it out in this article.

Color Degradation in Historical Paintings: Scientists Uncover Truth About Renaissance-Type Pigments

07.08.2023 03:04 AM

Light exposure was previously considered as the major reason behind the color degradation of historical paintings, but a new study reveals that humidity is the real culprit. Continue reading the article to find out more.

First Images of Fermion Combinations Captured by MIT Physicists, Shedding Light on the Formation of Electron Pair in a Superconducting Material

07.07.2023 09:00 AM

Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology generated the first snapshots of fermion pairs, demonstrating the formation of superconducting pairs that slip through materials without friction. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Leading Theory of the Nucleus Might Not Really Be Accurate; New Experiment Challenges Our Understanding of the Nuclear Force

07.06.2023 08:30 AM

A recent experiment cast doubt on the leading theory about the properties of the nucleus. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Diatoms in Dead Bodies Can Be Vital to Police Investigations as They Provide Clues About the Cause of Death

07.04.2023 05:44 AM

Postmortem immersion forensic evidence from diatoms would show negligible diatom numbers in a victim's body. Read to learn more.

Is Gold Magnetic? Exploring Its Unique Properties From Other Metals

07.04.2023 01:19 AM

Although pure gold is not magnetic, gold alloys that contain metals like iron can show temporary magnetic properties. Continue reading to learn more about the properties of this famous metal.

What’s the Demon Core? Revisiting the Fateful Incident That Killed 2 Scientists

06.16.2023 12:00 PM

A plutonium core went supercritical in two separate instances and released intense radiation, killing two scientists. Continue reading to know what exactly happened.

Why Is the Statue of Liberty Green? Exploring the Fascinating Story Behind Its Iconic Color

06.06.2023 17:58 PM

Originally a gleaming copper when France gifted it to the Us in 1885, the Statue of Liberty gradually transformed from brown to its iconic blue-green hue today. Check out this article to know why.

Artificial Sweetener Generates Genotoxic Chemical During Digestion, Prompting Health Concerns

06.01.2023 05:59 AM

Sucralose, a commonly used artificial sweetener, results in the formation of a "genotoxic" chemical that can cause DNA damage. Read the article to learn more.

German Brewery Set To Introduce Powdered Beer Using Traditional Ingredients and Modern Techniques

05.29.2023 08:00 AM

A revolutionary type of beer made from powder is set to be released by a European brewery, mimicking the looks and taste of traditional beer. Find out more about it in this article.

Fungus With Over Half a Million Clonal Cells Grew 20,000 Times Larger Than Their Ancestor in an Unmatched Cellular Evolution

05.25.2023 05:28 AM

The researchers embarked on a pioneering long-term evolution experiment within the laboratory to cultivate novel multicellular organisms from single-celled ancestors. Read the article to learn how a fungus evolved to be 20,000 times bigger than its ancestor.

New Class of Materials Made of Crystal Compounds Respond to Light Irradiation, Show Changes in Luminescent Properties

05.17.2023 11:30 AM

Scientists discovered the first organic crystalline material which changes its luminescent properties and intensity when it melts due to ultraviolet light. Read the article to find out more.