Almost all common chemicals on Earth aren’t sustainable, shows study
More than 99% of the most widely produced chemicals aren’t sustainable, research finds.
In addition, their production is based on fossil raw materials and consumes...
Scientists develop new lightweight material stronger than steel
The new material is a two-dimensional polymer that self-assembles into sheets.
It could be used as a lightweight, durable coating for car parts or cell...
What it takes to be a scientific breakthrough
In science, advances are a daily occurrence, but true breakthroughs are rare.
What does it take to achieve world-changing scientific breakthroughs?
Some are the result of...
Hibernation is getting weird thanks to climate change
You might think hibernation is just a nap that bears take during the wintertime, but it’s really much more complicated and climate based.
With climate...
Scientists find Goldilocks Zone for precious metals in Earth’s crust
Leicester research has identified a new ‘Goldilocks Zone’ in the Earth’s crust which could provide metals vital to the green revolution.
The energy future of...
What’s the difference between sugar, other natural sweeteners and artificial sweeteners?
A quick walk down the drink aisle of any corner store reveals the incredible ingenuity of food scientists in search of sweet flavors.
In some...
How to get hydrogen out of banana peels
As the world's energy demands increase, so does our consumption of fossil fuels.
The result is a massive rise in greenhouse gases emissions with severely...
Scientists find chemical leftovers from early Earth sitting near the core
Let’s take a journey into the depths of the Earth, down through the crust and mantle nearly to the core.
We’ll use seismic waves to...
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...