When graphene speaks, scientists can now listen
It may be true that seeing is believing, but sometimes hearing can be better.
Case in point: Two brothers in a Rice University laboratory heard...
What is an electron?
When it comes to electrons — one of the fundamental building blocks of all matter — there are lots of unanswered questions.
How big are...
Graphene could replace rare metal used in smartphone screens, shows study
Scientists demonstrated the successful fabrication of an Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) with a monolayer graphene anode, replacing ITO in organic light-emitting diodes.
Indium is one...
This stuff in toothpaste can trigger gut inflammation
In a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, researchers found triclosan, an antimicrobial found in toothpaste, toys and thousands of...
Why are certain heavy metals okay to eat?
Why are some heavy metals deadly while others keep us alive?
Heavy metals have a reputation for being dangerous, but some are essential nutrients that...
Scientists create new ultrahard diamond glass
Scientists synthesized a new ultrahard form of carbon glass with a wealth of potential practical applications for devices and electronics.
It is the hardest known...
Iodine in desert dust could destroy ozone in atmosphere, shows study
When winds loft fine desert dust high into the atmosphere, iodine in that dust can trigger chemical reactions that destroy some air pollution, but...
Ocean has 20 million tons of gold in it! Can we extract it?
The ocean has about 20 million tons of gold in it — that’s around 700 TRILLION DOLLARS worth of gold!
In this episode of Reactions,...
Scientists reveal the role of iron for life on Earth and beyond
Iron is an essential nutrient that almost all life requires to grow and thrive.
Iron’s importance goes all the way back to the formation of...
Buying a home? Scientists find 55 dangerous chemicals in building materials
In a new study from the University of Michigan, researchers found many of the chemicals in a home's building materials—in the scent of new...