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What is dry cleaning?
Discover science

What is dry cleaning?

The so-called first dry-cleaning in modern times may be the story of a clumsy maid who drops some kerosene on a greasy tablecloth.

December 18, 2018
Find materials that 'hold' methane gas
Environment

Find materials that 'hold' methane gas

US scientists have discovered materials can 'hold' and concentrate methane, the second highest concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

December 16, 2018
Simulation
Medicine - Health

Simulation

Before mass production, people often carefully tested new drugs on animals and humans, which increased research costs.

December 15, 2018
Dry cleaning 'supply' cancer pathogens?
Medicine - Health

Dry cleaning 'supply' cancer pathogens?

In the laundry industry, there are two main methods: washing 'normal' water and washing 'dry', also known as steaming, used to wash wool or felt. But recently, two Frenc…

December 14, 2018
Dangerous interactions between alcohol and drugs
Medicine - Health

Dangerous interactions between alcohol and drugs

Alcohol is an organic solvent. The drug is also mostly organic substances, very soluble in each other, creating a suspension that may be compatible or incompatible in th…

December 14, 2018