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How silver nanoparticles cut odors (VIDEO) American Chemical Society | September 22, 2018

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Biodegradable plastic blends offer new options for disposal American Chemical Society | September 10, 2018
To combat plastic waste pollution, researchers are exploring biodegradable plastic blends

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On the Red-Green Confusion 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...

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How “double-acting” baking powder acts twice (VIDEO) American Chemical Society | September 6, 2018

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Why plastic bottles are recycled into clothes (VIDEO) American Chemical Society | August 30, 2018

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Popping balloons with style American Chemical Society | August 10, 2018

Fighting Treetop Fire is developing a system of removing combustible foliage with algorithm-controlled laser beams controlled via helicopter or truck.

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Fast, cheap and colorful 3D printing American Chemical Society | August 1, 2018
This brightly colored dragon was produced by 3D printing, using gold nanorods as photosensitizers

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Video: How does air conditioning work? American Chemical Society | July 26, 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.

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‘Greener’ ways to color clothes 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

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Building a chemical weapons detector with Legos® American Chemical Society | July 13, 2018
A chemical weapons detector built with Legos® and a smartphone could detect nerve agents at contamination sites

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Hydrangeas and the Science of Do-Overs American Chemical Society | July 5, 2018

The Maxtech phones enable users to communicate even in places where there is no communications infrastructure. Photo courtesy Maxtech

Genie’s revolutionary smart oven cooks meals from freeze-dried pods containing no preservatives, artificial flavorings, colorings or additives.

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OnePlus wireless ear buds offer good sound and value Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | June 30, 2018
OnePlus Bullets Wireless

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Thermal camouflage disguises hot and cold American Chemical Society | June 27, 2018
A new type of camouflage makes a human hand invisible to a thermal camera

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China and Scientific Scandals 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

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Robot bloodhound tracks odors on the ground American Chemical Society | June 20, 2018
Bloodhounds could soon be replaced with robots that can detect odors on the ground

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Crumple up this keyboard and stick it in your pocket American Chemical Society | June 20, 2018
A new tough and flexible keyboard is usable even after squeezing it.

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Watch: Caesar’s last breath and Einstein’s lost fridge American Chemical Society | June 14, 2018

A newly developed e-wristband is self-powered, highly sensitive and washable

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A hair dye derived from blackcurrant skins can transform bleached hair (left) into a multitude of shades including purple (right).

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Preserving a painter’s legacy with nanomaterials American Chemical Society | May 29, 2018
Conserving canvases and precious works of art may now be easier to do with the aid of nanomaterials

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Watch: Chameleons are masters of nanotechnology American Chemical Society | May 25, 2018

Steel could one day be replaced with specially arranged cellulose fibers

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Placeboism Dr. Klaus L.E. Kaiser | May 12, 2018
Interestingly, in recent years several derivatives of thalidomide have received approval for treatment of certain cancers, both in the U.S. and in Europe

By using specialized nanogenerators, researchers transform toys into 'smart' electronics

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