Oceanography
The first group of animals on Earth to glow
Bioluminescence, the ability of organisms to produce light through chemical reactions, may have appeared 540 million years ago in deep-sea corals.
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Health
WHO discovered a fatal ingredient in cough syrup circulating in many countries
Hundreds of children have died since the end of 2022, due to using cough syrup contaminated with the toxic chemical ethylene glycol (EG).
Health
Does eating a lot of seafood increase the risk of permanent chemical exposure?
A new US study found worrying levels of the permanent chemical PFAS in many types of seafood.
Discover science
Bombs left over from the World War are increasingly explosive
Bombs containing the compound Amatol from decades ago are becoming more dangerous because the substance is increasingly sensitive to impacts.
Cancer
WHO officially recognizes the top 9 cancer-causing foods
These foods are loved by many people, however they are not good, and are even very harmful to the body if eaten too much.
Biology
Explain how trees communicate with each other when they are in danger
Scientists have discovered that when faced with danger such as pests, plants have the ability to spread a volatile compound around to warn healthy plants to activate def…
Health
Alarming fact: There are more than 16,000 chemicals in plastic
More than 16,000 chemicals exist in plastic products, from food packaging, children's toys to medical equipment...
New technology
'Water batteries' are cheaper, recyclable and do not explode
By replacing the dangerous chemical electrolytes used in conventional batteries with water, scientists create
New technology
Injecting chemicals helps 'revive' old batteries
Scientists have developed a method that significantly restores a battery's original capacity after degradation due to many charge-discharge cycles.
Environment
Find out toxic absorbers from the air
A new material that promises to remove some harmful substances from the air has been created by a team of scientists from the University of Limerick (UL) in Ireland.
Videos
Video: What happens to the body if gallium is swallowed?
If a large enough amount of gallium enters the abdomen, it will react with stomach acid and produce toxic substances that can be fatal.
Health
What is Ethylene Oxide? How does EO affect health?
Ethylene oxide (EO) with the chemical formula C2H4O is widely used as an agent for sterilizing supplies in the medical field.
Health
The real reason red meat is bad for the heart
Certain chemicals produced by gut bacteria during the processing of red meat can cause inflammation and blood clotting, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Science invention
New invention recycles cotton waste into new high-value fabrics
The new method converts waste cotton fabric into sugar, which can be used to make spandex, nylon or ethanol.