Ever wondered why people love haunted houses or horror movies? It's not just about the adrenaline rush. There's a science behind why we enjoy being scared, even though fear can feel really bad in real life. Fear is like an alarm system in our brain. When something scares us, our brain's amygdala ki
Nickel catalysts are not as good as their noble metal counterparts for hydrogen oxidation in alkaline environments. They only have 1-2% of their activity. This is a problem because scientists don't fully understand why. But recent research sheds some light on this issue. The study looked at how dif
Researchers wanted to understand if a common plant compound called quercetin can move from a pregnant mouse to her unborn babies. Quercetin is found in many fruits and vegetables. It changes in the body and travels around as different forms. Earlier, they saw that quercetin and its changed forms go
Zinc-ion batteries are gaining traction for their safety, affordability, and eco-friendliness. Yet, they face some tough challenges, like dendrite growth and hydrogen gas formation, which can cause problems. To tackle these issues, scientists have been using highly concentrated electrolytes. While t
This week, sky gazers have a special treat. Two comets, Lemmon and SWAN, are making their way through our solar system. These icy space travelers are getting closer to Earth, and their brightness is peaking. Comet Lemmon is the star of the show. On Tuesday, it will be at its brightest and closest t
A new kind of butter is on the horizon, but it's not your typical dairy product. This butter is made in a lab using carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and glycerol. The process involves high-pressure reactors and special catalysts to create something that looks and tastes like butter but isn't from a cow or
The Chornobyl disaster in 1986 changed the forests around it forever. Even now, wood from these forests is still being used. Scientists wanted to find out what makes some trees hold more radiation than others. They looked at different types of trees and soils to see how much strontium-90 and cesium-
A long time ago, in what is now Kenya, a creature called Paranthropus boisei walked the earth. It was known for its strong jaw and tough diet of tough plants. But recently, scientists found something amazing: fossils of its hands and feet. These fossils show that Paranthropus boisei was more skilled
The space industry is set to shine under the spotlight with the first-ever Global Space Awards happening in London. This event, hosted by the famous physicist Brian Greene, will take place on December 5, 2025, at the Natural History Museum. It's a big deal because it's the first time there's a globa
Bee venom is a complex mix of chemicals. It has some powerful stuff, like melittin, but also allergens. To use it safely, we need to separate the good from the bad. Normally, this is done with harsh chemicals like acetonitrile (ACN). But these chemicals are toxic and create a lot of waste. This is n
