An electrode made with a molded Tootsie Roll® and aluminum tubes can help monitor ovulation status and kidney health. Credit: Adapted from ACS Applied Materials…
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This image shows the aftermath of the Surfside condominium building collapse which occurred on June 24, 2021. It shows the rubble that resulted from the…
Mixtures of fluorescent dye molecules, placed in tiny spots on an epoxy surface with an inkjet printer, encode data. Credit: American Chemical Society As the…
This week our host, Sam, chats with renowned baker Peter Reinhart and learns how a couple of small chemistry tweaks can transform a terrible pizza…
A dynamic respirator changes its pore size in response to changing conditions, making it easier for the wearer to breathe; clear tubing connects the mask…
A flexible supercapacitor with electrodes made of wrinkled titanium carbide maintained its ability to store and release electronic charges after repetitive stretching. Credit: American Chemical…
An artificial muscle made of a stretched shape memory polymer contracts upon heating, bending a mannequin’s arm. Credit: Adapted from ACS Central Science 2021, DOI:…
Watercoolers have become a staple in homes, offices and schools, but their tanks and parts are made of materials that could release unwanted or potentially…
For many meat eaters, summer barbecues wouldn’t be the same without the mouthwatering aroma of burgers cooking on the grill. But many people are now…
This composite image shows an infrared view of Saturn’s moon Titan from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft. Credit: NASA Titan, SaturnSaturn is the sixth planet from the…
People who get migraines are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, while some people who develop diabetes become less prone to migraines. Today, scientists…
In the summer, before you head to the beach or pool, you might slather on sunscreen. But is it doing anything beyond preventing a sunburn?…
Trimeric structure of an ancient enzyme from Odin archaea, with substrate molecules shown in green. Credit: Magnus Wolf-Watz “The distinction between the past, present, and…
For home gardeners and farmers, herbivorous insects present a major threat to their hard work and crop yields. The predator insects that feed on these…
This credit-card-sized wearable badge contains a new type of silica that latches onto a wide range of VOCs. Credit: Airotect Many of the products we…
A nanojar traps a carbonate ion (center) to remove it from water. Credit: Gellert Mezei Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere can dissolve in oceans, lakes,…
Adults infected with SARS-CoV-2Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the official name of the virus strain that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Previous to…
Coffee drinkers intuitively recognize the pleasure of swallowing a smooth, rich brew versus a watery one. Aside from added cream or sugar, the coffee itself…
A new one-step method creates a liquid-proof, more buoyant cotton fabric for life jackets. Credit: American Chemical Society Floating into summer with more buoyant, liquid-proof…