Scientists measure anthropogenic carbon dioxide in oceans

PHYSICS & MATH 03.18.2019 08:34 AM

Data from 1994 to 2007 of carbon dioxide in ocean sinks determined ETH Zurich environmental physics professor Nicolas Gruber and his team have determined the ocean sink from 1994 to 2007.

Quantum dots: a more efficient and cheaper alternative to semiconductors

03.18.2019 08:24 AM

Scientists discover another option for semiconductors Standford University researchers developed a technique in measuring the quality of quantum dots in comparison with single crystal semiconductors.

Kevlar: A Revolutionary Plastic

03.18.2019 08:02 AM

Here's the science behind one of the world's strongest plastics. Contrary to popular belief, Kevlar has not been around for very long. Stephanie Kwolek who worked for DuPont made Kevlar.

E-Cigarettes: Vaporizing the Competition

03.17.2019 10:22 AM

The less of two evils? We are all familiar with the dangers of traditional cigarettes. And with the increasing bans worldwide on smokers it is no wonder e-cigarettes, more commonly known as vape or vaping, are beginning to be the go to alternative for smokers.

Experts Call for a Ban on Genetic Editing

03.16.2019 15:44 PM

Ethical ban on genetic tampering Months after a Chinese scientist stunned the world with the announcement that he had genetically altered embryos that resulted in full-term twin girls, genetics experts and ethicists are now calling for a partial ban on the use of a gene-editing technology that can be used to make modified humans.

Cause of cathode degradation identified for nickle-rich materials

03.15.2019 08:27 AM

Combination of research methods reveals causes of capacity fading, giving scientists better insight to design advanced batteries for electric vehicles

University of Nottingham Breaks Their Own World Record for the Smallest Periodic Table

03.15.2019 08:11 AM

A new world record was set by the University of Nottingham when they etched a periodic table on a tiny silicon chip.

A Surgical Nightmare: Anesthesia Failure

03.14.2019 14:27 PM

What is worse than waking up on the operating table? Imagine you are scheduled for surgery, nerves, and anxiety on high. The doctor explains the procedure.

Tiny 'blinkers' enable simultaneous imaging of multiple biomolecules

03.13.2019 08:23 AM

In everyday life, blinking lights can send signals -- for example, that a car is going to turn. Now, researchers have engineered tiny "blinkers" that reveal single molecules of RNA or protein inside cells based on the duration and frequency of each flash.

Gourmet Ice Cream: Is Science the Secret?

03.13.2019 07:49 AM

Contrary to what you think, making ice cream is more of a science than cooking. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Well maybe not scream, but we all love ice cream just the same.

Monitoring air pollution through honey

03.12.2019 10:23 AM

Honey can be an indicator on the level of air pollution The University of British Columbia and the nonprofit Hives for Humanity conducted a study that showed how honey from urban beehives is a biomonitor on the level of pollution a city has.

Male mice with nice smell attract Female mice better

03.11.2019 17:22 PM

Pheromones in male mice attract Female mice Lead researcher Dustin Penn from Vetmeduni Vienna discovered that male house mice attract female house mice better because the former excretes higher pheromone levels compared to other male mice.

Pollution-Consuming and Electricity-Producing Bacteria Successfully Collected for Research

03.08.2019 08:07 AM

Abdelrhman Mohamed and his colleagues have captured bacteria that can absorb pollution and generate electricity.

Upgrading forensics through the periodic table of droplets

03.05.2019 07:35 AM

Scientists have developed a new periodic table of droplets Cornell University scientists discovered a connection between liquid droplets and their unique properties.

How hair dye works

03.02.2019 08:13 AM

Whether you need a disguise to run from the law or are just trying to emulate *NSYNC-era frosted tips, you may need some chemical assistance to put the hue in your do. To understand how these "shade-y" changes happen, you have to dive back into the history of chemistry.