Scientists reveal the secrets of a sixth basic flavor
Picture a table set with various dishes, each boasting one of the five fundamental tastes we've known: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.
Now, imagine...
How gold, platinum, and other precious metals found their way into Earth’s mantle
In a spectacular scientific discovery, researchers have unraveled a dazzling mystery about how gold, platinum, and other precious metals found their way into the...
Even low dose of radiation may increase diabetes risk, study finds
Exploring the shadows cast by the catastrophic incident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in March 2011, new research points to a potential...
2D compounds can capture carbon from the air
Some of the thinnest materials known to mankind may provide solutions to scientists in their quest to curb the effects of global warming.
Known as...
Scientists create strong materials that could store energy
When we think of the future, flying cars, and robots might come to mind.
But engineers at the University of California San Diego are working...
Quantum dots are part of a revolution in engineering atoms in useful ways –...
The 2023 Nobel Prize for chemistry isn’t the first Nobel awarded for research in nanotechnology. But it is perhaps the most colorful application of the technology to be associated...
Scientists use humidity to capture carbon dioxide from the air
In a pivotal development, researchers from Northwestern University unveil a groundbreaking technique for carbon capture from ambient environmental conditions, leveraging the relationship between water...
Scientists discover microplastics in a cave that had been closed for 30 years
Scientists at Saint Louis University made a surprising discovery recently when they found a large amount of tiny plastic particles, known as microplastics, in...
Common plastic additive linked to autism, ADHD
The soaring incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a growing concern, with environmental factors and genetic predispositions...
Scientists find way to turn wood waste into anti-fogging coating
In a world racing towards eco-friendly solutions, researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery, converting waste material from wood into transparent coatings that can prevent...