Kazakhstan's 'Sleepy Hollow': Magic or Science? Uncovering the Real Story Behind the Two Villages That Fell Asleep

CHEMISTRY 05.18.2021 07:35 AM

Almost seven years ago, two villages in Kazakhstan were dubbed as the "sleepy hollow" after a quarter of their population has been struck by the mysterious sleeping disease. Scientists explore its cause and linked it to closed uranium mines.

Biosolids From Sewage Water Could Solve Global Carbon Emissions and Power Shortages

05.17.2021 08:39 AM

Scientists have thought of safer and more sustainable alternatives to excess biosolids that could potentially solve the planet's greatest challenges, particularly in energy and potable water.

Rare Radioactive Plutonium Isotope Dating Back Millions of Years Discovered 5,000ft Below Pacific Ocean

05.15.2021 01:42 AM

Plutonium is extremely rare to find on Earth, but researchers recently discovered the plutonium-244 deep in the Pacific Ocean that could be the result of "violent cosmic events" that occurred millions of years ago.

Perishable Food Can Now for Last Months, Thanks to This New Pasteurization Technique

05.14.2021 07:54 AM

A food-tech startup in upstate New York developed a new pasteurization technology that preserves perishable food without refrigeration and using artificial preservatives to cut down millions of tons of food waste worldwide.

New Harmless Bacteria Strain Could Fight Dog's Bad Breath, Could Last for Up to Two Hours!

05.13.2021 01:17 AM

Scientists from the University of Arizona have developed a harmless bacteria strain that cures bad breath in dogs. It is modified to mimic the smell of pear and mint.

Lithium-Metal Battery Holds More Energy, Could Transform Electric Car Industry

05.12.2021 23:35 PM

A lithium-metal battery may be the Holy Grail of battery chemistry that could change the electric car industry as it could hold far more energy than batteries used in smartphones and electric cars.

Why Does Pink-Colored Energy Drinks Enhance Athletic Performance Better Than Clear Fluids?

05.12.2021 06:30 AM

Researchers from the University of Westminster found that pink-colored energy drinks enhance athletic performance by 4.4% than clear fluids despite having similar ingredients. But why?

Smelling Changes in DNA Structures Now Possible, Showing Immense Potential for Disease Prevention

05.04.2021 22:45 PM

Researchers at the University of California - Riverdale devised a "chemical nose" that could sniff out changes in the DNA structure, such as folds in the DNA sequence, to prevent diseases.

Genetically Re-engineered Microorganisms to Convert Waste Into High-Value Chemicals

05.04.2021 00:08 AM

Scientists have bioengineered bacteria that would convert waste into high-value chemicals, such as itaconic acid for the polymer industry and wastewater treatment.

Acidity of Molecules Measured Using New Technique; Will Help Determine Substance's Chemical Behavior

04.29.2021 22:52 PM

Scientists from the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) developed a new technique to measure the acidity of molecules to further understand the chemical behavior of a substance.

World's Oldest Water Found in Canada Sheds Light on the Beginning of Life

04.28.2021 00:35 AM

A geologist found the world's oldest water at a depth of 2.4 kilometers in Kidd Creek Mine in Canada that sheds light on water and life on Earth.

Pesticides Exposure Increases Susceptibility to COVID-19, Study Finds

04.27.2021 01:05 AM

A new study in human lung cells found a link between exposure to organophosphate pesticides and susceptibility to COVID-19, suggesting implications for veterans who were exposed to it during wartime.

New Non-Toxic Hydrogels Can Remove Graffiti from Street Art Without Destroying It

04.26.2021 08:06 AM

Italian chemists created new non-toxic hydrogels that can erase graffiti from street art without destroying the latter. This makes restoration less difficult and safer.

Lobster Underbellies Inspired MIT Engineers to Make Better Hydrogel for Artificial Tendons

04.26.2021 05:48 AM

MIT engineers used the architecture of lobster underbellies to make a tough and stretchy hydrogel for artificial tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.

American Honey Still Contains Nuclear Fallout From Bomb Tests Decades Ago

04.22.2021 03:37 AM

Decades after the Cold War era, American honey still has traces of radioactive fallout from the nuclear tests during that time. But levels of the radioactive isotope found are below the levels to be considered harmful.