Why some red wines taste ‘dry’?
Wine connoisseurs can easily discriminate a dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, from a fruitier red, like Pinot Noir.
Scientists have long linked the...
Scientists decode the smell of dark chocolate
Chocolate is one of the most-consumed treats around the world, and the smell alone is usually enough to evoke strong cravings from even the...
Why you may want to stop using plastic water bottles
A recent study has found that exposure to bisphenol-A or BPA can worsen symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD.
BPA exists in polycarbonate plastics...
This new material combines best of ceramics, metals, and plastics
Borrowing a method from the field of drug discovery, a team of researchers has developed a material that combines the best properties of ceramics,...
This metal may harm the brain, lead to Parkinson’s disease
Excessive exposure to the metal manganese is linked to Parkinson’s disease, according to a recent study from Iowa State University.
Researchers found that too much...
This element makes the universe look like a toddler
In terms of longevity, the universe has nothing on xenon 124.
Theory predicts the isotope's radioactive decay has a half-life that surpasses the age of...
Scientists find a better way to detect rare-earth metals
In a new study, researchers have developed a new sensor that can help detect lanthanides, the rare earth metals.
The rare earth metals are often...
Diamonds provide a clue about how continents are stabilized
In a new study, scientists found that diamonds could provide valuable information about how continents are stabilized.
The research was done by a group of...
Scientists create artificial mother-of-pearl with bacteria
In a new study, Rochester researchers have created artificial mother-of-pearl with bacteria.
One of the strongest synthetic materials comes from nacre, which is also known...
New quantum material helps brain detect its own diseases
In a new study, researchers have developed a new quantum material that one day may enable the brain to detect its own diseases.
The material...