The best style and fabrics for COVID-19 face masks
In a new study, researchers found that in the race to stop the spread of COVID-19, a three-layer cloth mask that fits well can...
A little soap simplifies making 2D nanoflakes
Just a little soap helps clean up the challenging process of preparing two-dimensional hexagonal boron nitride (hBN).
Rice University chemists have found a way to...
Where did Earth’s nitrogen come from?
New study reveals two distinct sources of life-essential element on Earth.
Where did Earth's nitrogen come from?
Rice University scientists show one primordial source of the...
Scientists create new form of cultivated meat
McMaster researchers have developed a new form of cultivated meat using a method that promises more natural flavour and texture than other alternatives to...
Diamonds are a cell’s best friend, shows study
Scientists have used tiny diamonds, or nanodiamonds, to measure heat transfer inside living cells, potentially leading to new diagnostic tools and therapies for cancer.
Associate...
These chemicals in living room may cause diabetes
PBDEs are common household chemicals added to furniture, upholstery, and electronics to prevent fires.
They get released into the air people breathe at home, in...
‘Swiss Army knife’ catalyst can make natural gas burn cleaner
Natural gas is the cleanest traditional fossil fuel source because it produces relatively low amounts of pollutants like carbon dioxide – a potent greenhouse...
Scientists find innovative way to create rechargeable zinc-air battery
High-performance, eco-friendly, safe and at the same time cost-effective: the zinc-air battery is an attractive energy storage technology of the future.
Until now, the conventional...
Diamonds may power electronic devices and even electric cars one day
When it comes to the semiconductor industry, silicon has reigned as king in the electronics field, but it is coming to the end of...
Scientists find innovative way to measure electricity in cells
Electricity is a key ingredient in living bodies.
We know that voltage differences are important in biological systems; they drive the beating of the heart...