Elephant and Cow Manure for Making Paper Sustainably
It’s likely not the first thing you think of when you see elephant dung, but this material turns out to be an excellent source of cellulose for paper manufacturing in countries where trees are scarce, scientists report. And in regions with plenty...
6-Mar-2018 9:00 AM EST
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The Perfect Shot of Espresso Every Time with Chemistry
The average American drinks more than three cups of coffee a day, contributing to a $40 billion industry in the U.S. alone, according to the National Coffee Association. But not all coffee is created equal; flavor profiles vary. Focusing on...
6-Mar-2018 9:00 AM EST
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New 4-D Printer Could Reshape the World We Live In
From moon landings to mobile phones, many of the farfetched visions of science fiction have transformed into reality. In the latest example of this trend, scientists report that they have developed a powerful printer that could streamline the...
6-Mar-2018 9:00 AM EST
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Banana Plant Extract Could Be Key to Creamier, Longer Lasting Ice Cream
No doubt about it, ice cream is a great treat on a hot day. That is, until it drips down the sides of a cone or turns into soup in a bowl. Now scientists say they are closing in on a cool solution to this sticky problem.
6-Mar-2018 9:00 AM EST
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Make Way for the Mini Flying Machines
Tiny floating robots could be useful in all kinds of ways, for example, to probe the human gut for disease or to search the environment for pollutants. In a step toward such devices, researchers describe a new marriage of materials, combining...
6-Mar-2018 9:00 AM EST
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American Chemical Society's 255th National Meeting & Exposition Press Conference Schedule
Attend press conferences live -- online at http://bit.ly/ACSLive_NOLA or in person -- at the 255th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Press conferences will be held Monday, March 19, through Wednesday, March 21,...
6-Mar-2018 9:00 AM EST
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Continuously Killing Bacteria on Coated Stainless Steel — Add Bleach to Recharge
Stainless steel is the gold standard for kitchen appliances and cookware, described as modern and sleek. But bacteria can grow on stainless steel surfaces, contaminating food. Current coatings available on the market are pricey and potentially...
6-Mar-2018 9:00 AM EST
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Vegetable Compound Could Have a Key Role in ‘Beeting’ Alzheimer’s Disease
A compound in beets that gives the vegetable its distinctive red color could eventually help slow the accumulation of misfolded proteins in the brain, a process that is associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists say this discovery could lead...
6-Mar-2018 9:00 AM EST
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New Ingredients Keep Us Screaming for Ice Cream
Scientists in Wisconsin have discovered an ingredient that prevents the formation of ice crystals that can spoil the smooth, silky texture of ice cream and other frozen foods. The substance, which acts like an antifreeze, is non-toxic and doesn't...
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