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Why synthetic emerald-green pigments degrade over time
Perhaps most relevant to this current paper is a 2020 study in which scientists analyzed Munch’s The Scream, which was […]
Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane
You’ll often hear plastic pollution referred to as a problem. But the reality is that it’s multiple problems. Depending on […]
The chemistry behind that pricey cup of civet coffee
A sampling of scat Kopi luwak is quite popular, with well-established markets in several South and East Asian countries. Its […]
Breaking down rare earth element magnets for recycling
All the world’s discarded phones, bricked laptops, and other trashed electronics are collectively a treasure trove of rare earth elements […]
Betel nuts have been giving people a buzz for over 4,000 years
Ancient rituals and customs often leave behind obvious archaeological evidence. From the impeccably preserved mummies of Egypt to psychoactive substance […]
Making Roman concrete produces as much CO2 as modern concrete
Martinez et al. tested three different Roman concrete recipes with varying slaked lime-to-pozzolan ratios (1:2, 1:3, and 1:4), and assessed […]
This aerogel and some sun could make saltwater drinkable
Earth is about 71 percent water. An overwhelming 97 percent of that water is found in the oceans, leaving us […]
Rice could be key to brewing better non-alcoholic beer
Rice enhances flavor profiles for nonalcoholic beer, reduces fermentation time, and may contribute to flavor stability. Credit: Paden Johnson/CC BY-NC-SA […]
Researchers develop a battery cathode material that does it all
Battery electrode materials need to do a lot of things well. They need to be conductors to get charges to […]