Forensic fibers can survive underwater for much longer than previously thought—which could help criminal investigators uncover vital evidence.
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 16, 2023
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Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their work on quantum dots—tiny particles just a few nanometers in diameter that can release very bright colored light and whose applications in everyday life ...
Materials Science
Oct 4, 2023
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1104
Swedish media say the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences may have announced the winners of this year's Nobel Prize in chemistry prematurely.
Other
Oct 4, 2023
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605
Talk about bouncing back. MIT professor Moungi Bawendi is a co-winner of this year's Nobel chemistry prize for helping develop "quantum dots"—nanoparticles that are now found in next generation TV screens and help illuminate ...
Other
Oct 4, 2023
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783
Have you ever actually recycled a pair of pants or an old T-shirt?
Other
Oct 4, 2023
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158
If you are a blonde like me and enjoy laps in a swimming pool, you may have noticed your hair acquires a green tint after frequent swims in chlorinated water.
Other
Sep 20, 2023
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171
What does it mean to have "cooked" something? Is heat the only way to break down proteins and transform raw ingredients?
Other
Sep 11, 2023
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155
Many people love the refreshing effervescence of a soda, champagne, beer or sparkling water. When you take a sip, the gas bubbles in the beverage burst, and the released gas tickles your nose. But have you ever wondered how ...
Other
Aug 14, 2023
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324
If you have curly hair, you know that every day is a new adventure. What will my hair do today? Why does it curl better on some days than others? And even those without naturally curly hair might notice their hair curling—or, ...
Other
Aug 14, 2023
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209
In the refrigerated grocery store aisle, meat alternatives greatly outnumber plant-based seafoods. But more mock seafood options are needed because of unsustainable fishing and aquaculture practices, which can deplete the ...
Materials Science
Aug 13, 2023
2
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