Unique Railroad Worm Light Emission Could Improve Medical Imaging, Study Says

CHEMISTRY 09.21.2019 12:49 PM

This insect’s mechanism of emitting red light presents potential in imaging of hemoglobin-rich tissues.

New Protein Hydrogel to Be the First Biocompatible Thermo-Responsive Drug Delivery Aid

09.20.2019 08:38 AM

The drug delivery system could be retained in the body for up to two weeks, allowing for sustained release of drugs where needed.

Six Companies to Invest in R&D for Ecofriendly Gas Steam Crackers

09.20.2019 08:33 AM

They aim to produce chemicals necessary for gas steam crackers that would run using renewable energy instead of fossil fuels

5 Scientific Things We Were Taught as Children That Simply Are Not True... Anymore

09.20.2019 08:17 AM

Scientific discoveries from over the last couple decades have drastically changed the curriculum. (Photo : VectorStock) Anyone who graduated high school around the turn of the century, or even 10 years there after, probably wouldn't recognize the information found in today's text books.

Durable Bioplastic Synthesized from Spider Silk Fortified Wood Fiber

09.18.2019 09:40 AM

The hidden strength and toughness of spider silk, combined with the stiffness of wood cellulose, brings bioplastics to a new level.

A Leak That’s Aggravating Climate Change

09.17.2019 08:44 AM

Significance of SF6 power source and how it is adversely affecting our world today. It may have been a very useful gas but it is also the most powerful greenhouse gas in the world.

Flying Fish Robot Uses Chemistry to Launch Itself from Water Into the Air

09.16.2019 09:05 AM

Another nature-inspired robot takes off… this time, from water and into the air. In a recent publication on Science Robotics, researchers detail how their robot could propel itself from water-another nature-inspired robot.

Catalysts Take the Shape of Precious Metals as Nanoparticles

09.14.2019 10:05 AM

Scientists develop method in creating new form of gem-like catalysts Researchers from the Northwestern University discovered a novel method of creating metal nanoparticles-based catalysts that could produce better fuel cells.

What Ancient Science Secret Was This Dead Sea Scroll Hiding?

09.11.2019 08:47 AM

Scientists examined the Temple scroll, and what they found was completely unexpected. The Dead Sea Scrolls are possibly some of the world's most prized artifacts.

The "Oscars of Science" Has Announced Its Winners for 2020

09.09.2019 08:25 AM

This year’s winners are credited with discoveries that address important and compelling scientific questions – from “What does a black hole look like?” to “Why do chilis taste hot?” and “What are the causes of neurodegenerative disease?”

The Golden Treatment for Cancer

09.07.2019 08:27 AM

Gold-based molecules designed to specifically target cancer cells and protect the healthy cells. This is a golden advancement toward cancer drug precision.

Pure Liquid Fuel From Greenhouse Gas

09.06.2019 08:47 AM

Turning the greenhouse effect of GHG into valuable and reusable liquid fuel. What is a greenhouse gas? Greenhouse gas (GHG) is a gas that traps heat from the Earth's atmosphere.

Water Droplets Spontaneously Produce Hydrogen Peroxide

09.03.2019 08:42 AM

While the scientists observed the phenomenon taking place with pure water, not just any form of water will do.

Nickel Oxide Material: The First in Superconductivity

09.02.2019 10:12 AM

A new compound is discovered for superconductivity Research collaborators from Stanford University and the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory created a superconductive nickel oxide that has the capacity of electrical current transmission with no loss.

The Terrifying Threats of Nitrogen Pollution

08.26.2019 08:44 AM

Understanding the causes and effects of nitrogen pollution. Is there a way to minimize it? Nitrogen is a basic building block for plants. Nitrogen helps plants grow.