Science-Technology
WATCH: What makes tardigrades such great survivors
By American Chemical Society | October 11, 2018
Why Tardigrades are Some of the Most Hardcore Critters on the Planet
Origami inspires highly efficient solar steam generator
By American Chemical Society | September 29, 2018
Drawing inspiration from origami, researchers have developed a highly efficient solar steam generator.
Ants surrender their venomous secrets
By American Chemical Society | September 24, 2018
Researchers are exploring venoms found in insects, such as ants similar to those shown here, for potential therapeutic or pesticidal properites
Sensors that are literally ‘music to one’s ears’ (video)
By American Chemical Society | September 24, 2018
Musical Instruments as Sensors: A new affordable sensor can detect toxic substances and counterfeit medications
How silver nanoparticles cut odors (VIDEO)
By American Chemical Society | September 22, 2018
Biodegradable plastic blends offer new options for disposal
By American Chemical Society | September 10, 2018
To combat plastic waste pollution, researchers are exploring biodegradable plastic blends
On the Red-Green Confusion
By Dr. Klaus L.E. Kaiser | September 9, 2018
If you are slightly confused as to what the color on your doo-hickey, smart phone, computer monitor, or whatever, really means, you are not alone. Rest assured though, there could be even more” powerful” problems on hand...
How “double-acting” baking powder acts twice (VIDEO)
By American Chemical Society | September 6, 2018
Why plastic bottles are recycled into clothes (VIDEO)
By American Chemical Society | August 30, 2018
Popping balloons with style
By American Chemical Society | August 10, 2018
New laser solution could slow spread of forest fires
By ISRAEL21c | August 8, 2018
Fighting Treetop Fire is developing a system of removing combustible foliage with algorithm-controlled laser beams controlled via helicopter or truck.
Fast, cheap and colorful 3D printing
By American Chemical Society | August 1, 2018
This brightly colored dragon was produced by 3D printing, using gold nanorods as photosensitizers
Video: How does air conditioning work?
By American Chemical Society | July 26, 2018
Scientists discover 12-mile-long lake under the surface of Mars
By Dan Calabrese | July 25, 2018
As enlightening as this development is, it still seems like we’re not much closer – if we’re any closer at all – to determining if any life actually exists on Mars.
‘Greener’ ways to color clothes
By American Chemical Society | July 19, 2018
High-resolution color patterns can be printed directly onto cotton using pigment inks rather than dyes to reduce the use of water and chemicals
A new wireless sensing device that detects odors from spoiled meat could help prevent food poisoning
Building a chemical weapons detector with Legos®
By American Chemical Society | July 13, 2018
A chemical weapons detector built with Legos® and a smartphone could detect nerve agents at contamination sites
Hydrangeas and the Science of Do-Overs
By American Chemical Society | July 5, 2018
Rescuers turn to Israeli tech to help save trapped Thai boys
By ISRAEL21c | July 4, 2018
The Maxtech phones enable users to communicate even in places where there is no communications infrastructure. Photo courtesy Maxtech
The smart oven that cooks your meal in 3 minutes
By ISRAEL21c | July 4, 2018
Genie’s revolutionary smart oven cooks meals from freeze-dried pods containing no preservatives, artificial flavorings, colorings or additives.
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Thermal camouflage disguises hot and cold
By American Chemical Society | June 27, 2018
A new type of camouflage makes a human hand invisible to a thermal camera
China and Scientific Scandals
By Jack Dini | June 26, 2018
Few countries are immune to high-profile frauds, but in China, fakery in education, scientific research and other areas has been taken to a level
Robot bloodhound tracks odors on the ground
By American Chemical Society | June 20, 2018
Bloodhounds could soon be replaced with robots that can detect odors on the ground
Crumple up this keyboard and stick it in your pocket
By American Chemical Society | June 20, 2018
A new tough and flexible keyboard is usable even after squeezing it.
Watch: Caesar’s last breath and Einstein’s lost fridge
By American Chemical Society | June 14, 2018
A newly developed e-wristband is self-powered, highly sensitive and washable
IT security company ESET
A hair dye derived from blackcurrant skins can transform bleached hair (left) into a multitude of shades including purple (right).