Tag: chemistry
Water was both essential and a barrier to early life on...
Nicolás M. Morato, Purdue University
It’s a paradox: Life needs water to survive, but a world full of water...
How to destroy a ‘forever chemical’ – scientists are discovering ways...
A. Daniel Jones, Michigan State University and Hui Li, Michigan State University
PFAS chemicals seemed like a good idea...
Megalodon sharks ruled the oceans millions of years ago – new...
Emma Kast, University of Cambridge; Jeremy McCormack, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, and Sora Kim, University of California, Merced
To search for alien life, astronomers will look for clues in...
Chris Impey, University of Arizona and Daniel Apai, University of Arizona
The ingredients for life are spread throughout the...
What makes smoky, charred barbecue taste so good? The chemistry of...
Kristine Nolin, University of Richmond
The mere thought of barbecue’s smokey scents and intoxicating flavors is enough to get...
If plastic comes from oil and gas, which come originally from...
Yael Vodovotz, The Ohio State University
Curious Kids is a series for children of all...
Corals and sea anemones turn sunscreen into toxins – understanding how...
Djordje Vuckovic, Stanford University and Bill Mitch, Stanford University
Sunscreen bottles are frequently labeled as “reef-friendly” and “coral-safe.” These...
What’s the difference between sugar, other natural sweeteners and artificial sweeteners?...
Kristine Nolin, University of Richmond
A quick walk down the drink aisle of any corner store reveals the incredible ingenuity of food scientists in search...
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Cognitive biases and brain biology help explain why facts don’t change...
Keith M. Bellizzi, University of Connecticut
“Facts First” is the tagline of a CNN branding campaign which contends that...
