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How we discovered that the ocean’s surface absorbs much more CO₂ than previously thought
Measurements were taken from on board the royal research ship Discovery as it travelled through the North Atlantic…
UCLA Chemists Break Centuries-Old Organic Chemistry Rule
At a Glance Chemists at UCLA have recently overturned a long-standing rule in organic chemistry that has been…
Toxic chemicals from Ohio train derailment lingered in buildings for months – here’s what our investigation found in East Palestine
A black plume of smoke spreads out from burning railcars. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar Andrew J. Whelton, Purdue…
The World Was Built With This Chemical Reaction
The thermite reaction, discovered by Hans Goldschmidt in the late 1800s, releases immense heat, reaching temperatures over 2,000°C.…
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 Awarded for Innovations in Protein Research
(Featured image: Ill. Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach) At a Glance On October 9, 2024, the Royal…
Invasive caterpillars can make aspen forests more toxic for native insects – a team of ecologists explains how
The aspen forest where our team conducted our recent study. Mark R. Zierden Richard L. Lindroth, University of…
Tiny robots and AI algorithms could help to craft material solutions for cleaner environments
Air pollution is a global problem, but scientists are investigating new materials that could help clean it up.…
Yellow food dye can make living tissue transparent – these methods could one day improve cancer treatment, blood draws and even tattoo removal
A dye called FD&C Yellow 5 could have some useful scientific properties. Noppawat Tom Charoensinphon/Moment via Getty Images…
Exploring STEM Through Play: Science-Themed Board Games for the Curious Mind
For those unfamiliar, STEM board games take learning beyond traditional classrooms by immersing players in hands-on experiences that…
Study Reveals Differences in Medieval Diets Based on Social Class in Southern France
At a Glance Archaeologists in southern France have uncovered new insights into medieval eating habits using stable isotopes,…