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Cheap, simple new technique developed to destroy ultra-resistant 'forever chemical' pollution

Such compounds have found their way into the bloodstreams of estimated 97% of Americans.

Scientists may have just found the world's best semiconductor

Move over, silicon.

Disposable paper battery is activated by just a drop of water

Tiny, cheap batteries like this could someday turn anything into an electronic device.

The story of how plastic was invented, and how it's turned into a big problem

Plastic was not invented by a supervillain, but unfortunately now we are turning plastic into an evil force that can destroy our planet.

Catnip has an extra effect you probably didn't know about -- and it has to do with cats

Catnip can protect cats against pests, but all the mammals typically care about is having fun with the plant.

Scientists develop a nanosensor that can detect harmful pesticides on fruits within five minutes

We are one step closer to having a pesticide free diet.

Cannabis products can really provide relief against chronic pain. But not always, and there are plenty of side effects

While they can help in some cases, you should never ignore the side effects -- and never take anything without consulting a doctor.

New study uncovers obscure and surprising effects of some painkillers on the human body

This could change the way common drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin are prescribed to patients.

Mice are terrified by something unexpected. It's bananas

Evolution sometimes leads to unexpected consequences.

Dolphins wait in queue for rubbing their skin against corals

These lovable and intelligent animals keep on surprising us with their complex behavior.

Scientists want to make space bricks out of human urine on Mars

Everything we need to build stuff would already be available on Mars.

Electric eels inspired the first battery two centuries ago. We're still looking to them for the next revolution in battery technology

One species of eel can discharge 860 volts of electricity – that’s 200-fold higher than the top voltage of a single lithium-ion battery.

Researchers develop new method that produces more “fruity” and “flowery” chocolate

We can’t wait to taste it

New NASA alloy is 1000 times more durable than what's currently used in spacecraft

A solution that promises better and safer journey for flying into space.

Petunia flowers guide researchers towards better, tastier cherry flavors

Sometimes, tasty treats lie where you least expect them.

Scientists blow bubbles into pizza to make it yeast-free

Technology, meet pizza.

New eco-friendly coating could make wood and clothes resistant to fire

The coating could be applied to a number of different materials, including 3D-printed parts and textiles.

A process that converts pollution into valuable materials is one step closer to being feasible

With this, we're well on the way to turning smokestacks into stacks of cash.

A coat against our troubles: new compound can transform air filters into pathogen-killing machines

It is effective against the coronavirus and a wide range of other disease-causing organisms.

New ammonia production method could cut 2% of greenhouse gas global output

Certain salts can be turned into precious ammonia without any fossil fuel input.

This natural chemical could keep fruits and vegetables fresh for longer

It's a chemical produced by the fruits themselves.

Astronomers find the farthest evidence of fluoride to date, in a distant galaxy

This will teach us a lot about how the element forms in the Universe.

After two hours, sunscreen with zinc can lose effectiveness and become toxic

We should all be extra careful with what type of sunscreen you use.

Purple bacteria turn sewage into hydrogen fuel

Purple is the new black.

Strongest glass in the world can scratch diamonds

AM-III also works as a semiconductor, allowing it to transfer electrical current.

Scientists turn water into shiny metal

No alchemy involved -- just clever science.

The Greenland Ice Sheet is leaking mercury -- likely natural, but still dangerous

It raises the possibility that other melting glaciers are behaving the same way.

Citrus fruit stands poised to make transparent wood more sustainable, stronger, and more transparent

This is a whole new level of 'when life gives you lemons'.

Another first: NASA's Perseverance rover extracts oxygen on Mars

NASA's new Mars rover is marking one milestone after the other, paving the way for human exploration of Mars.

A new study says it's time to start recycling anesthetics

What a time to be alive.

Scientists measure properties of elusive Einsteinium, the 99th element in the periodic table

The highly radioactive metal is very challenging to work with.

These researchers want to rearrange the periodic table, and it looks trippy

After its 150 anniversary, the famous chemical table might be getting a makeover.

Scientists make artificial diamonds at room temperature

A new method creates diamonds in the lab in just minutes and at room temperature.

A brewery in the Netherlands becomes the first iron-fueled factory in the world

That's pretty metal!

New ceramic catalyst sponge promises to turn waste organic matter into cheap biofuel, medicine

Don’t throw away that rancid oil, we can top up the car with it!

Scientist accidentally invents a rechargeable battery that could virtually last forever

Could this be an everlasting battery?

The moon is getting rusty due to oxygen stripped from Earth's atmosphere

An oxidised form of iron was surprisingly common the moon, which may reveal insights about Earth's atmospheric history.

Scientists design world's smallest motor from only 16 atoms

It could be useful for generating energy at the atomic scale or studying quantum effects.

Scientists developed a polymer that can deliver oxygen for germination on Mars

For the first time, researchers have grown plants in a Mars-like environment.

New treatment could finally prevent anaphylaxis in people with allergies

A preventive treatment could prevent a lot of deaths.

New sodium-ion battery performs on par with some lithium-ion batteries

The salty future of energy storage might be upon us.

Munch's 'Scream' is fading due to low-quality paint and the breath of art lovers

Humidity from the breath of museum goers have gradually degraded the colors of the famous painting.

New curing method paves the way to cheap, non-toxic, plastic radiation shielding

This could be used in fields ranging from medicine to space exploration.

Lead pollution in Alpine ice reveals power struggle in Medieval Brittain

If you know how to look, the ice can tell some amazing stories.

Scientists record video of atoms forming chemical bonds in real time

It's the first time that footage of atoms bonding and separating has been recorded.

Sponge based on common mattress foam could clean up oil spills

A coated polyurethane foam could become an indispensible tool in our oil cleanup kit.

A new study says oxygen buildup on Earth was "inevitable," and maybe on other planets, too

The findings offer renewed hope of finding oxygen on alien worlds.

Exoplanet researcher awarded for groundbreaking work

As the Hans Sigrist Prize is claimed by Ignas Snellen for groundbreaking exoplanet research, the message is clear--the search for other worlds is heating up.

Coldest chemical reaction reveals intermediate molecules in slow motion

Scientists have used a complex setup that allowed them to image intermediate chemical compounds that typically last only a thousandth a billionth of a second.

European satellites track climate shifts using ocean salinity

The team is currently working with climate scientists to compare the new dataset with in situ observations and with the output from salinity models.