Taking a shine to polymers: Fluorescent molecule betrays the breakdown of polymer materials

Scientists have come up with a simple method to evaluate the strength and performance of polymer…

Stable catalysts for new energy

On the way to a CO2-neutral economy, we need to perfect a whole range of technologies—including…

Gemini North observations enable breakthrough in centuries-old effort to unravel astronomical mystery

An international team of astronomers using Gemini North’s GNIRS instrument have discovered that CK Vulpeculae, first…

Why experiences are better gifts for older children

What should we get for our kids this holiday? As children get older, giving them something…

Strengthening the climate change scenario framework

Over the past decade, the climate change research community developed a scenario framework that combines alternative…

COVID-19: Air quality influences the pandemic

The correlation between the high concentration of fine particles and the severity of influenza waves is…

Elon Musk becomes world's second richest person

The tech billionaire overtakes Bill Gates after Tesla shares soar on S&P acceptance Click…

National Solar Observatory predicts a large sunspot for Thanksgiving

On November 18 scientists from the US National Science Foundation’s National Solar Observatory predicted the arrival…

New material 'mines' copper from toxic wastewater

We rely on water to quench our thirst and to irrigate bountiful farmland. But what do…

Racism is a declared public health issue in 145 cities and counties across 27 states. Now what happens?

Philadelphia. Las Vegas. Cleveland. Click here for original story, Racism is a declared public…