Chemistry
Biologist lives in submerged bioSUB breathing air from algae-watered urine
By: William Atkins
For thirteen days, from April 5-18, 2007, Australian marine biologist Lloyd Godson lived in the world’s first self-sufficient, self-sustaining underwater habitat using a plant-based life support system.
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By: William Atkins
For thirteen days, from April 5-18, 2007, Australian marine biologist Lloyd Godson lived in the world’s first self-sufficient, self-sustaining underwater habitat using a plant-based life support system.
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Color-changeable sunglasses could be fashion icon of future
By: William Atkins
Chao Ma, associated with the Center for Intelligent Materials and Systems (Department of Mechanical Engineering) at the University of Washington (Seattle), states that lenses in sunglasses have been made that can change color at a flip of a switch.
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By: William Atkins
Chao Ma, associated with the Center for Intelligent Materials and Systems (Department of Mechanical Engineering) at the University of Washington (Seattle), states that lenses in sunglasses have been made that can change color at a flip of a switch.
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Cell phones contain hazardous waste according to California researchers
By: William Atkins
A research study analyzed chemicals commonly found in cell phones and found that the amount of lead, alone, in the phones make them classified as hazardous waste under federal guidelines.
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By: William Atkins
A research study analyzed chemicals commonly found in cell phones and found that the amount of lead, alone, in the phones make them classified as hazardous waste under federal guidelines.
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Healthy pizza dough? It’s in the prep work and materials!
By: William Atkins
The amount of antioxidants in pizza dough can be increased, according to a new study by food researchers, by using whole-grain wheat, along with letting the dough ferment longer and baking it longer and at hotter temperatures.
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By: William Atkins
The amount of antioxidants in pizza dough can be increased, according to a new study by food researchers, by using whole-grain wheat, along with letting the dough ferment longer and baking it longer and at hotter temperatures.
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Phthalates? Find out why they have been linked with sex toys and obesity!
By: William Atkins
Researchers have linked phthalates with increased obesity and diabetes in people. Phthalates are compounds called plasticizers. They show up in drug coatings, medical devices, paint pigments, and even sex toys.
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By: William Atkins
Researchers have linked phthalates with increased obesity and diabetes in people. Phthalates are compounds called plasticizers. They show up in drug coatings, medical devices, paint pigments, and even sex toys.
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Does antibacterial soap contain toxic chemicals?
By: William Atkins
Chloroform, already suspected to cause cancer, has been found by researchers to form when people use antibacterial soaps.
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By: William Atkins
Chloroform, already suspected to cause cancer, has been found by researchers to form when people use antibacterial soaps.
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Flavonoid-rich cocoa found healthy for the brain
By: William Atkins
By studying differences in people living on and off the group of islands called Kuna, researchers found that people who regularly drank cocoa rich in flavonoids had less chance of having dementia, diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes.
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By: William Atkins
By studying differences in people living on and off the group of islands called Kuna, researchers found that people who regularly drank cocoa rich in flavonoids had less chance of having dementia, diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes.
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U.S. researchers link Clozaril, Risperdal, and Zypexa to weight gain in humans
By: William Atkins
Clozapine (Clozaril), olanzapine (Zyprexa), and risperidone (Risperdal) are atypical antipsychotic drugs used to control psychotic behavior in humans. Based on studies conducted on laboratory mice, researchers have found that these three drugs increase appetite.
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By: William Atkins
Clozapine (Clozaril), olanzapine (Zyprexa), and risperidone (Risperdal) are atypical antipsychotic drugs used to control psychotic behavior in humans. Based on studies conducted on laboratory mice, researchers have found that these three drugs increase appetite.
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Scientists searching mysterious hole at bottom of Atlantic Ocean
By: William Atkins
A scientific team is exploring a gigantic hole that is mysteriously located at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, in a spot where the Earth’s crust should be found. The hole is estimated to be hundreds of square kilometers in area.
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By: William Atkins
A scientific team is exploring a gigantic hole that is mysteriously located at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, in a spot where the Earth’s crust should be found. The hole is estimated to be hundreds of square kilometers in area.
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Lenovo 100,000 extended-life battery recall chaos
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
The battery recall scandals of 2006 have been recharged in 2007 by Lenovo’s massive new recall of 100,000 batteries, this time manufactured by Sanyo.
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
The battery recall scandals of 2006 have been recharged in 2007 by Lenovo’s massive new recall of 100,000 batteries, this time manufactured by Sanyo.
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Star Trek-like ‘Tricorder’ becomes science fact
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Beam us up - analyzing chemical components with handheld like device was once the domain of science fiction, but researchers at Purdue University have finally developed a portable model for use in the field that will only get smaller in size in the future.
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Beam us up - analyzing chemical components with handheld like device was once the domain of science fiction, but researchers at Purdue University have finally developed a portable model for use in the field that will only get smaller in size in the future.
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African-American chemist Percy Julian featured on PBS TV special
By: William Atkins
At 8 p.m. EST on Tuesday, February 6, 2007, PBS airs the two-hour NOVA television special “Forgotten Genius”—the story about the largely unknown but inspiring life of African-American chemist Percy Julian. He is widely regarded as one of the most important chemists of the twentieth century.
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By: William Atkins
At 8 p.m. EST on Tuesday, February 6, 2007, PBS airs the two-hour NOVA television special “Forgotten Genius”—the story about the largely unknown but inspiring life of African-American chemist Percy Julian. He is widely regarded as one of the most important chemists of the twentieth century.
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January 25: Today in Science History
By: William Atkins
Science events that happened on January 25: from Lagrange and Boyle, to heart transplants, fluoridation, and the telephone.
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By: William Atkins
Science events that happened on January 25: from Lagrange and Boyle, to heart transplants, fluoridation, and the telephone.
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U.S. study suggests most people are uninformed about nanotechnology
By: William Atkins
A recent U.S. study has found that the general public’s and the mass media’s lack of awareness of nanotechnology has led to misconceptions about the emerging technology.
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By: William Atkins
A recent U.S. study has found that the general public’s and the mass media’s lack of awareness of nanotechnology has led to misconceptions about the emerging technology.
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