Scientists develop new device to generate power with saltwater
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have proposed a novel nanofluidic device design that can convert the ionic flow from the salinity difference...
Scientists create smart diamonds for medicine and tech
You might think diamonds are just for jewelry, but scientists are finding some pretty amazing uses for tiny diamond pieces, known as "nanodiamonds."
They're so...
Why does my hair turn green from the swimming pool?
If you are a blonde like me and enjoy laps in a swimming pool, you may have noticed your hair acquires a green tint...
Where can we find more pink diamonds?
There is nothing quite like a diamond. For many they are the ultimate “I love you” gift, and jewellers will tell you the ultra-hard...
Dangerous chemicals linked to specific cancers in women, study finds
A recent study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology reveals a notable correlation between certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals and the development...
If astronomers see these chemicals in a planet’s atmosphere, there’s likely an advanced civilization...
In an age of ever-growing numbers of exoplanets circling other stars, it’s natural that astronomers search for signatures of advanced civilizations.
Such signatures may have...
New invention makes cleaning oil spills 10 times faster
Oil spills are bad news for our oceans, wildlife, and the environment. They can take a long time to clean up and do a...
How waste plastic can create free hydrogen gas
Scientists at Rice University have found an amazing way to deal with two big problems we face today: plastic waste and the need for...
Common household cleaning products could harm your health, study finds
A recent study published in Chemosphere by scientists from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found alarming evidence regarding the potential health risks posed...
Meet the real-life transformers: polymers that change shape and color just like chameleons
Ever wished you had a shirt that changes its color according to your mood or a robot that can adapt its shape like an...