Dangerous chemicals found in teeth-whitening kits bought online
UK Trading Standards has recently found that up to 90% of home-use teeth-whitening kits shipped through the mail might be unsafe.
It is unlawful in...
Scientists make breakthrough in electron transfer observation with nanotube crystals
A recent study has made significant progress in understanding electron transfer (ET), a process where electrons move from one atom or molecule to another.
ET...
Scientists find new way to recover rare earth elements (REEs) with waste eggshells
A team of researchers has discovered a groundbreaking way to recover rare earth elements (REEs) using waste eggshells, potentially revolutionizing the way we source...
Researchers warn: “sustainable” plastics might not be the solution
With hundreds of millions of tons of plastic produced every year, finding alternatives is crucial.
However, researchers Sara Gonella and Vincent de Gooyert from Radboud...
Scientists improve plutonium production for space missions and medical devices
Have you ever wondered what a spacecraft and a pacemaker have in common?
Both are powered by plutonium-238 (238Pu), a special material known for its...
Scientists use tin to strengthen titanium alloys for implants
Researchers have found a way to make titanium alloys, commonly used in medical implants, even stronger and more reliable.
Beta (β)-type titanium alloys are popular...
Scientists discover reversible assembly of platinum catalyst
Chemists have discovered new details about the reversible assembly and disassembly of a platinum catalyst.
This new understanding could provide insights into the catalyst’s stability...
Scientists discover fungus that can break down ocean plastic
Researchers have discovered a marine fungus that can break down the plastic polyethylene (PE), the most common plastic in the ocean, but only after...
Scientists develop innovative reusable sponge to clean up oil spills in cold waters
Oil spills can cause severe damage to marine and coastal environments if not cleaned up quickly.
To address this, a team of North American researchers...
Scientists discover unique polar points in ferroelectric films
Researchers have made an exciting discovery by directly observing polar Bloch points in strained ferroelectric films.
This breakthrough was achieved by a team from the...