Science-Technology
Microfluidic devices made of wood
By American Chemical Society | September 3, 2019
Wood microfluidic devices could analyze small amounts of liquids in a more environmentally friendly way
The scientist who makes smart devices from mere molecules
By ISRAEL21c | August 29, 2019
ISRAEL21c visits Prof. Muhammad Bashouti at Ben-Gurion University to learn how he is transforming microscopic matter into sensors and solar cells.
Fighting a mighty weed
By American Chemical Society | August 21, 2019
Palmer amaranth, the king of weeds, cripples new herbicides
Calcium: Good for bones, good for cultural conservation
By American Chemical Society | August 21, 2019
A new calcium-based conservation treatment could help preserve cultural heritage sites
New insights into the origin of life
By American Chemical Society | August 21, 2019
Interactions between just two small molecules could help explain the origin of life on Earth
Three Mars rovers set to blast off in 2020
By American Chemical Society | July 25, 2019
Here's what you need to know about their chemical missions
A Wearable Skin-Like Ultra-Sensitive Artificial Graphene Throat
This foil paper doll, as seen above, is able to move thanks to a new material.
A new type of nanomaterial tape, shown here mounted in a conventional tape dispenser, sticks strongly to surfaces over a wide range of temperatures
Israelis develop haptic vests for rescue and service dogs
By ISRAEL21c | July 17, 2019
Painless vibrating vest created at Ben-Gurion University enables delivery of remote commands to four-legged assistants.
Smart glasses that ‘teleport’ experts to the field
By ISRAEL21c | July 10, 2019
Companies such as BP are using Fieldbit’s technology to bring offsite expertise to help onsite technicians through a pair of smart glasses
The chemistry behind black powder (VIDEO)
By American Chemical Society | July 1, 2019
Making music from proteins (video)
By American Chemical Society | June 27, 2019
Researchers are translating protein sequences into musical compositions.
Israel’s Alice ushers in a new era of electric planes
By ISRAEL21c | June 27, 2019
The streamlined plane scheduled for commercial use by 2022 is sustainable, quiet and emission-free
Why does the moon smell like gunpowder? (VIDEO)
By American Chemical Society | June 20, 2019
What are the northern lights? (VIDEO)
By American Chemical Society | June 3, 2019
What Causes the Northern Lights--And where you should see them
Ancient proteins offer clues to the past
By American Chemical Society | May 29, 2019
With the help of mass spec, archaeologists are turning to proteins, which degrade less quickly than DNA, to learn about the past
Could there be life without carbon? (VIDEO)
By American Chemical Society | May 23, 2019
The smell of dark chocolate, demystified
By American Chemical Society | May 20, 2019
Researchers have figured out which substances make up dark chocolate’s aroma
Mining microbial treasures from toxic sites
By American Chemical Society | May 19, 2019
Scientists mine for potential drugs in the Berkeley Pit and other industrial sites
Why some red wines taste ‘dry’
By American Chemical Society | May 16, 2019
Researchers have discovered why some red wines taste ‘dry.’
What is pepper spray? (VIDEO)
By American Chemical Society | May 2, 2019
Exposure to Environmental Pollutants and Their Association with Biomarkers of Aging: A Multipollutant Approach
Shrink films get a grip (video)
By American Chemical Society | May 1, 2019
The classic childhood toy, Shrinky Dinks®, is being repurposed as grippers that could be used in soft robotics
How To Get Rid of That Skunk Smell? (VIDEO)
By American Chemical Society | April 25, 2019
Is it really ‘dry clean only’? (VIDEO)
By American Chemical Society | April 18, 2019
Alexa Has AN Evil Big Brother
By Jeff Crouere | April 14, 2019
An Orwellian nightmare where Big Brother reigns supreme
Is Modern Technology Hazardous to Health?
By Dr. Ileana Johnson Paugh | March 30, 2019
Wind Turbines, Solar Panels, 5G Wifi, Geoengineering, Robotics
Solving a hairy forensic problem
By American Chemical Society | March 30, 2019
Researchers can now more accurately distinguish between the intake of a substance and external contamination of the hair
Heroines of the periodic table (VIDEO)
By American Chemical Society | March 21, 2019