Chemistry

Tattoo ink may not as safe as the bottle says

Imagine getting a tattoo, a piece of art etched onto your skin forever. But do you know what's actually being injected into your skin? Recent...

Scientists unveil groundbreaking method to clean the air with Earth’s heat

In an exciting breakthrough, scientists have come up with a new way to clean the air of carbon dioxide (CO2), the main culprit behind...

Chemists create all eight polypropionate variants from a single starting material

Chemists at the University of Bonn have achieved a significant breakthrough in the synthesis of polypropionate building blocks, crucial components for creating life-saving drugs,...

Exciting breakthrough: Triple your lithium with plasma power!

In the quest for cleaner energy and technology, scientists are always on the lookout for better ways to get the materials they need. One such...

Scientists unveil groundbreaking material for next-gen batteries

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have made an exciting breakthrough that could change the way we power everything from electric cars to smartphones. They've...

Scientists unravel the mystery of ‘black ice’ on train tracks

Every autumn and winter, train tracks become surprisingly slippery, leading to delays that frustrate passengers and cost the rail industry millions. But what causes this...

Study shows harmful farm chemical in 4 of 5 people

A recent study has sounded the alarm on a pesticide called chlormequat, found in the majority of people tested. This pesticide, not widely known, has...

Diamond color centers may play a big role in quantum memory

In simple terms, imagine a diamond not just as a beautiful gem but as a key player in the future of technology. Scientists have...

Scientists create smart clothes for personal temperature control

Imagine being able to control the temperature of your clothes as easily as adjusting a thermostat, keeping you cool in the summer heat or...

Can AI effectively drive chemistry labs?

The rise of "self-driving labs" in chemistry and materials science is reshaping how research and discoveries are made. These innovative labs, powered by artificial intelligence...