Chemistry
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ChemistryThe secret life of fruit flies
Scientists find that the most attractive scent for a fruit fly is no scent at all.
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ChemistryWorld’s largest lizard is venomous too
Komodo dragons kill prey in a way similar to some snakes, scientists find.
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ChemistrySeeing red means danger ahead
A tiny molecule may make a big difference in future warning systems.
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ChemistryNight of the living ants
Chemicals make the difference between life and death for these insects.
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ChemistryPlastic-munching microbes
Microbes may soon help make it easier to recycle your soda bottle, helping to create new demand for what has historically been a low-quality recycled material.
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ChemistrySugary survival skill
Scientists have discovered the trick that an African fly uses to survive dry times.
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ChemistryExplainer: What are oxidants and antioxidants?
Certain chemicals, including many in foods, fight chemical reactions that could harm cells in the body and in wildlife.
By Janet Raloff -
ChemistryHair detectives
Scientists have found a way to figure out where a person is from and where he or she has been, just by looking at samples of the person's hair.
By Emily Sohn