[WATCH] Biggest Coca-Cola Eruption Ever! Russian YouTuber Uses 10,000 Liters of Coke

CHEMISTRY 08.25.2020 08:00 AM

Russian YouTuber Maxim conducted the biggest Coke eruption experiment thus far, which cost more than $9,000 to accomplish.

Firefighters Deal With This Carcinogen Daily

08.24.2020 00:14 AM

A new study suggests that exposure to a harmful chemical substance, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), is more common in firefighters on duty compared to those who are not.

Seattle-Based Company Develops Beanless Coffee

08.20.2020 23:40 PM

Atomo Molecular Coffee creates beanless coffee from upcycled farm waste. The new form of coffee matches all the attributes of a traditional brew but is more sustainable.

Experts Warn Oleander Plant NOT a COVID-19 Cure

08.20.2020 03:47 AM

In the search for the cure for COVID-19, scientists have come across medicinal plants and thought oleandrin, the chemical from the Nerium oleander plant, is the solution for the pandemic. However, studies show that this chemical is a deadly toxin responsible for accidental poisoning across the globe. Using oleandrin as an active ingredient for COVID-19 may cause more harm than a cure.

Ancient Gene Family Allows Algae to Synthesize Antifreeze

08.20.2020 03:12 AM

Researchers have demonstrated two species of single-celled green algae that can synthesize is its antifreeze thanks to an ancient gene family.

Five Easy, Fun Science experiments to do With Kids at Home

08.19.2020 10:24 AM

You can help your child learn their science lessons through simple science projects. Easy projects that demonstrate scientific concepts, and show how these concepts apply in everyday life, will encourage them to explore the world of science further. Also, with schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the following simple science projects will give the children something fun to do.

Scientists Uncover Mysterious Structure of Blue Whirling Flame

08.14.2020 10:34 AM

In a recent study, researchers from the University of Maryland have finally uncovered the mystery of the whirling blue flame. As it burns fuel with practically no soot, this could be useful for cleaning oil spills.

Naturally Chiral Surfaces Could Lead to Safer Pharmaceuticals

08.10.2020 09:00 AM

According to a new study from Carnegie Mellon University, scalable fabrication of naturally chiral surfaces is the key to safer pharmaceuticals.

Beirut Explosion Caused by 2,700 Tons of Ammonium Nitrate

08.05.2020 06:40 AM

Officials trace the Beirut explosion to stored ammonium nitrate at the city's port. The country is in a state of emergency and will have a three-day mourning period as officials continue to investigate what triggered the blast.

Ancientbiotic: 1,000-Year-Old Medical Manuscript Uses Garlic and Onion as Remedy to Kill Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

07.30.2020 09:49 AM

Bacteria has grown more antibiotic-resistant to modern antibiotics which led researchers to believe that maybe the 1,000-year-old medical manuscript they found might succeed where modern antibiotics fail.

Archaeologists Finally Discover the Origins of Stonehenge

07.29.2020 21:32 PM

Archaeologists directly match Stonehenge to a site 16 miles away. Discovering the origins of the gigantic sarsens solve centuries of mysteries and contradicting theories, while raising more questions.

Japanese Scientists Discover How Hydrogels 'Mimic Biological Functions'

07.28.2020 08:20 AM

A team from Hokkaido University discover how hydrogels can remember and forget in a similar way that humans retain memory. Similar to humans, intensity, learning time, and environment impact the 'memory' of hydrogels.

Natural Lithium in Drinking Water Linked to Lower Suicide Rates

07.28.2020 07:00 AM

A new study reinforces previous works correlating the presence of natural lithium in public drinking water toward lower suicide rates. The research appeared in the British Journal of Psychiatry dated Monday, July 27.

Goodbye Contaminated Water, Hello Bacteria-Driven Solar Power Purifier

07.16.2020 05:22 AM

Drinking from contaminated water sources is a big problem across counties around the world. A group of Chinese researchers has now come up with a new system to purify drinking water using solar power and specific bacteria.

Scientists Discover Bacteria that Eats Metal and Produces Manganese Oxide

07.16.2020 00:09 AM

It's the first time that scientists have accidentally discovered bacteria that not only eats manganese, but can convert it