Chemistry
- Chemistry
Mother-of-Pearl on Ice
Scientists have found a way to copy the mother-of-pearl structures that oysters make.
- Chemistry
Atom Hauler
Specially designed molecules can pick up and move around bunches of atoms on a surface.
- Chemistry
Smelly Traps for Lampreys
Researchers tap into a sea lamprey's sense of smell to keep these fish under control.
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- Chemistry
Popping to Perfection
Scientists have uncovered why some popcorn kernels stay unpopped in the microwave.
- Health & Medicine
The color of health
Colorful fruits and vegetables pack a powerful, healthful punch.
- Tech
Inspired by nature
Researchers are applying lessons learned from butterflies, beetles, mussels, and other creatures to problems of human survival.
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- Chemistry
Spinning Clay into Cotton
Adding clay to cotton fibers can keep cotton from readily bursting into flame when heated.
- Chemistry
Cooking up superhard diamonds
Popping diamonds into a high-pressure oven can make these hard minerals even harder.
- Chemistry
Gooey Secrets of Mussel Power
By learning how mussels stick, scientists may find a way to make them come unstuck.
- Chemistry
Unscrambling a Gem of a Mystery
A new method can pinpoint which mine an emerald came from.
