Permanent hair dye may slightly increase risk of some cancers
In a new study, researchers found women who use permanent hair dye products to color their hair at home do not experience greater risk...
New AI could detect fentanyl and derivatives remotely
To help keep first responders safe, scientists have developed an artificial intelligence method that not only rapidly and remotely detects the powerful drug fentanyl,...
Higher BPA exposure linked to higher death risk, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found higher bisphenol A (BPA) exposure is associated with an increased risk for all-cause mortality in a nationally representative...
How sour beer gets so sour
Sour beer, the tart and tangy outcome of a brewing process that’s been used in Europe for centuries, has recently surged in popularity in...
Scientists discover a new class of semiconducting materials
Semiconductors are important materials in numerous functional applications such as digital and analog electronics, solar cells, LEDs, and lasers.
Semiconducting alloys are particularly useful for...
New fabric could help keep you cool in the summer, even without air conditioning
Air conditioning feels great on a hot summer day, but cooling homes and buildings uses considerable electricity.
Now, scientists have developed a cool new...
Scientists unlock genetic secrets of wine growers’ worst enemy
Following a decade-long effort, scientists have mapped out the genome of an aphid-like pest capable of decimating vineyards.
In so doing, they have discovered how...
New way to produce streams of liquid metal at room temperature
Researchers from North Carolina State University have demonstrated a technique that allows them to produce streams of liquid metal at room temperature.
By applying a...
‘Blinking’ crystals may convert carbon dioxide into fuels
Imagine tiny crystals that "blink" like fireflies and can convert carbon dioxide, a key cause of climate change, into fuels.
A team funded by the...
Why line-dried laundry smells so good
Floral, fruity, citrusy — clothes just smell better when they are dried in the sun rather than in a drier or hung indoors.
But what...