Stellar Origins: Life’s Building Blocks May Predate Earth
New research suggests that carbamic acid, a basic amino acid, could have originated in interstellar ices, indicating that life’s building blocks predate Earth and were…
New research suggests that carbamic acid, a basic amino acid, could have originated in interstellar ices, indicating that life’s building blocks predate Earth and were…
Research identifies the decline of the protein pleiotrophin (PTN) as a cause of neuronal death due to sleep deprivation, offering a new perspective on how…
Leonardo da Vinci is renowned to this day for innovations in fields across the arts and sciences. Now, new analyses published in the Journal of the…
Everywhere scientists have searched for microplastics, they have discovered their presence— in our food, water, air, and even some human body parts. However, the examination…
The drying pattern of paint is affected by its pigment concentration and the drying temperature, with adjustments in these factors offering control over the paint’s…
Researchers have highlighted the role of certain shoreline spiders, particularly long-jawed spiders, in moving mercury contamination from aquatic regions to terrestrial ecosystems. Mercury, which largely…
Perfect noncaloric replacements for sugar and high fructose corn syrup just don’t exist yet. For instance, some substitute options leave a lasting sweet taste in…
Researchers have decoded 21 chemical compounds behind sourdough bread’s distinct taste and aroma. Using a “sensomics” approach, the team highlighted the importance of fermentation and…
Researchers have developed “smart rust,” iron oxide nanoparticles that clean water by attracting pollutants such as oil, nano- and microplastics, glyphosate, and even estrogen hormones….
Scientists have designed lampshades that convert indoor air pollutants into benign substances using waste heat from light bulbs, with plans to adapt this technology for…
Researchers find that sulfate groups on glycosaminoglycans influence brain plasticity in mice, offering insights into human memory processes and potential therapies for neural damages. Can…
Vlad III, often referred to as Vlad the Impaler, was a 15th-century prince and commander whose chilling reputation is believed to have inspired the creation…
Imagine using insects to extract chemicals for creating biodegradable plastics, which later can be decomposed by those very bugs. This idea is not as far-fetched…
Recent in vitro research indicates that compounds in espresso could potentially inhibit tau protein aggregation, a process linked with Alzheimer’s disease. Preliminary findings showed that…
Some people are more attractive to mosquitos than others, and new research is starting to show why. This Reactions episode dives into the chemistry of…
Cutting boards are practical tools commonly seen in the majority of households and restaurant kitchens. Yet, according to a study published in ACS’ Environmental Science…
A research team has developed a nanocomposite film that dissipates heat four times more effectively than existing materials, offering a potential solution for overheating in…
Researchers from Tanzania have found that common rocks, specifically soapstone and granite, may be ideal for thermal energy storage (TES), which involves storing solar heat…