Category: Chemistry

Discovery of Huge Stash of Helium is a ‘Game-Changer’ for Industry

Experts have been warning of a looming shortage of helium for years, as the known reserves are being depleted. Now British researchers have discovered a >>>

Posted: June 28, 2016 in Chemistry

LiveLeak.com – Patent Reveals Plan To Hide Vaccines In Food Particles

A disturbing patent discovered this week reveals plans to hide vaccines within food particles without the public knowing about it. US Patent application ‘ US20080044481 >>>

Posted: June 14, 2016 in Biological, Chemistry, Editorial, Social

A classic formula for pi has been discovered hidden in hydrogen atoms – ScienceAlert

Source: A classic formula for pi has been discovered hidden in hydrogen atoms – ScienceAlert

Posted: June 13, 2016 in Chemistry, Mathematics, Quantum Physics

Researchers discover new way to turn electricity into light, using graphene | MIT News

By slowing down light to a speed slower than flowing electrons, researchers create a kind of optical “sonic boom.” Source: Researchers discover new way to >>>

Posted: June 13, 2016 in Chemistry, Energy, Nanotechnology, Solar

New Compound Can Transform Infrared into Visible Light | Chemistry, Materials Science | Sci-News.com

German scientists have developed a compound that can transform infrared into warm, white-colored light. Source: New Compound Can Transform Infrared into Visible Light | Chemistry, >>>

Posted: June 11, 2016 in Chemistry

IUPAC is naming the four new elements nihonium, moscovium, tennessine, and oganesson – IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Provisional recommendations – for public review: IUPAC is naming the four new elements nihonium, moscovium, tennessine, and oganesson Source: IUPAC is naming the four new >>>

Posted: June 8, 2016 in Chemistry

Why the historic deal to expand US chemical regulation matters : Nature News & Comment

A rare bipartisan compromise endorsed by industry and the White House will give the US government new authority to ensure that chemicals are safe. Source: >>>

Posted: May 25, 2016 in Biological, Chemistry, Editorial, Social

Galactic ‘gold mine’ explains the origin of nature’s heaviest elements

Source: Galactic ‘gold mine’ explains the origin of nature’s heaviest elements

Posted: May 19, 2016 in Chemistry, Space

IBM Announces Magic Bullet To Zap All Kinds of Killer Viruses | Fast Company | Business + Innovation

Working with Singapore researchers, IBM has engineered a chemical that blocks viruses like Zika, Ebola, dengue, influenza, herpes, and more. Source: IBM Announces Magic Bullet >>>

Posted: May 12, 2016 in Biological, Chemistry

Scientists Find Microbe That Functions Without Mitochondria : Shots – Health News : NPR

Scientists have found the first eukaryotic organism that functions fine without mitochondria, the “powerhouses” that make energy for the cells of yeast, humans and other >>>

Posted: May 12, 2016 in Biological, Chemistry