Texas August 8 Chemical leak near Great Wolf Lodge sends 16 workers to hospital A hazardous chemical mixture near Great Wolf Lodge in Webster, Texas, sent 16 workers to a hospital on Wednesday morning, city officials said.
Meet the American Who... May 10 Meet the American who created bubble gum, Walter Diemer, home-kitchen chemist outwitted scientists Walter Diemer, a 23-year-old accountant for Fleer Co. of Philadelphia, invented bubble gum in 1928. The secret formula had defied the best food scientists for decades.
HEALTH September 5, 2023 New AI-generated COVID drug enters Phase I clinical trials: ‘Effective against all variants’ Insilico Medicine recently announced that its new AI-designed drug for COVID-19 has entered Phase I clinical trials. If approved, it would become an alternative to the current antiviral medications.
This Day in History August 10, 2023 On this day in history, August 10, 1846, the Smithsonian Institution is created: 'Diffusion of knowledge' The world’s largest museum complex, the Smithsonian Institution, was founded on this day in history, Aug. 10, 1846, after English scientist James Smithson made a generous gift.
Media August 9, 2023 Chicago professor dismisses meritocracy as myth, advocates for CRT: 'False reality' Terrell R. Morton, a University of Illinois-Chicago professor, highlighted the "numerical underrepresentation of Black individuals in postsecondary chemistry" and science in general.
Water March 2, 2023 US to propose restrictions on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water after previously underestimating its risks The Environmental Protection Agency plans to propose restrictions on “forever chemicals” in drinking water. The agency previously underestimated how hazardous small amounts could be.
Louisiana February 28, 2023 DOJ sues Louisiana chemical maker over 'cancer alley' risk The Department of Justice is suing a Louisiana chemical maker over presenting an unacceptable cancer risk to the community. The lawsuit demands a cut in toxic emissions.
Quizzes February 24, 2023 Periodic table quiz: How well do you know these scientific elements? Periodic table quiz! How well do you know these scientific facts about the table of elements? Test your science knowledge in this fun and engaging lifestyle quiz!
SCIENCE October 5, 2022 Nobel Prize awarded to 3 chemists who made molecules ‘click’ Nobel winners developed a way of making molecules "click'" that can be used to explore cells, map DNA and design drugs that can target diseases such as cancer.
HEALTH June 15, 2022 'Forever chemicals' in water and packaging can risk health, EPA says The EPA is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water could cause serious threats to health, even in low levels.
VIDEO November 27, 2021 Fun science experiments for kids to try at home 'Mr. Science' Jason Lindsey shares safe and nearly mess-free science experiments to try at home
Coronavirus November 9, 2021 COVID-19 antibodies provide greater protection for individuals over 50 years old, study finds Researchers have found that people over the age of 50 produced more antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Fast Food October 28, 2021 Industrial chemicals found in some fast food: study Researchers said chemicals used in plastics called phthalates have reportedly been detected in fast-food dishes, including hamburgers and chicken burritos.
SCIENCE October 9, 2021 China's lunar rock samples show lava flowed on moon 2B years ago: researchers China's lunar rock samples – the first moon rocks returned to Earth in more than 40 years – show lava flowed there 2 billion years ago, according to scientists.
VIDEO August 8, 2021 Time's 'Kid of the Year' makes global change with innovative gadgets Fifteen-year-old Gitanjali Rao was named Time Magazine's first 'Kid of the Year' for using science and technology to improve people's quality of life
SCIENCE July 22, 2021 NASA's Perseverance Mars rover readies to begin sampling process NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is preparing to collect its first-ever sample.
SCIENCE May 12, 2021 Perseverance Mars rover's robotic arm starts conducting science NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is using its robotic arm to search for signs of ancient microbial life.
SCIENCE April 14, 2021 BPA-like chemical raising concern of ‘alarming’ brain damage: study A popular chemical alternative to bisphenol A (BPA), known for use in plastic water bottles and food cans, is causing concerns that it could “seriously damage” human brains.
SCIENCE March 13, 2021 Greenland rocks have traces of ancient magma ocean, scientists discover Scientists have found evidence in ancient rocks from southern Greenland that indicates much of the Earth was once entirely molten.
Amazon November 28, 2020 Amazon warehouse evacuated in hazmat scare; several employees hospitalized Several Amazon employees were hospitalized Saturday afternoon after being exposed to a potentially hazardous material at a distribution center in Southern California, according to a report.
SCIENCE July 30, 2020 'Fool's gold' could actually be valuable in this way, researchers find Researchers at the University of Minnesota have found a way to make “fool’s gold” more attractive.
VIDEO June 4, 2020 Miss America 2020 Camille Schrier calls focus on science instead of swimsuits ‘freeing’ Miss America 2020 Camille Schrier calls focus on science instead of swimsuits ‘freeing’
Chemistry June 26, 2019 Enormous 'cotton candy' explosion in kids' chemistry lab Bagaikan mengundang iblis dari neraka tanpa mantra, reaksi ini disebut "The Elephant's Toothpaste".
PLANET EARTH January 24, 2019 Life on Earth may have come from a collision with ancient planet more than 4 billion years ago A new study suggests that the building blocks for life on Earth came from a galactic collision with another Mars-sized object more than 4 billion years ago.
Chemistry August 15, 2018 Plasma scientists created invisible, whooping 'whistlers' in a lab There's a sort of radio wave that bangs its way around Earth, knocking around electrons in the plasma fields of loose ions surrounding our planet and sending strange tones to radio detectors. It's called a "whistler." And now, scientists have observed bursts like this in more detail than ever before.
Chemistry July 25, 2018 What in the whirled? Tiny, floating dumbbell rotates 60 billion times per minute Spinning objects are hypnotic and fascinating, as last year's fidget-spinner craze overwhelmingly demonstrated.
Energy March 20, 2018 11 bizarre sources for alternative energy Here are 11 of the more unusual sources that go above and beyond the norm. Who knows. One day, you may use sugar to power your laptop, bacteria to run your car or dead bodies to heat a building.
Biology March 20, 2018 9 accidental inventions Thankfully, not all science experiments go according to plan. Some of the world's best inventions were created by accident.
Chemistry March 20, 2018 Breaking Bad: The science behind 5 grisly moments This weekend was the series finale of AMC's massively popular crime drama Breaking Bad, concerning the tragic fall of high school science teacher tuned meth kingpin Walter White (Bryan Cranston). Here is a look at the science behind some of the show's most grisly moments.
Non-Alcoholic March 20, 2018 Famous Coca-Cola myths Fact or fiction? These Coke rumors may be famous, but they’re not necessarily true.
