These chemical oddities may explain why Earth seems to be deficient in certain elements. For close to a century, geoscientists […]
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New battery idea gets lots of power out of unusual sulfur chemistry
When the battery starts discharging, the sulfur at the cathode starts losing electrons and forming sulfur tetrachloride (SCl4), using chloride […]
Research roundup: 6 cool stories we almost missed
The assassination of a Hungarian duke, why woodpeckers grunt when they peck, and more. Skull of remains found in a […]
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 […]