Electronics are piling up, and so is the waste they create. This waste, known as e-waste, contains precious metals like gold that are often lost. Scientists have come up with a clever solution: a light, spongy material called aerogel. This material is made by combining two types of compounds and has
In Ghana, where used clothes from the West are a common sight, designers are turning the tide on textile waste. Instead of letting discarded clothes clog up beaches and dumps, they're transforming them into stylish outfits. The festival "Obroni Wawu October" is where the magic happens. Designers tak
Have you ever wondered how that sticky stuff holds your car mirrors in place? It's all thanks to some clever chemistry at work. Silicone sealants and adhesives are superheroes in construction and electronics. They don't need heat to set, making them flexible and easy to use. But what makes them stic
In 2022 and 2023, an exciting global competition named Genomes to Fields (G2F) took place. This event focused on predicting maize yields by combining genetic and environmental factors. The challenge? To improve these predictions and make a real-world impact on food security, fuel, and planet care. T
The COVID-19 pandemic taught us a lot about how diseases spread indoors. One big lesson was that crowded, poorly ventilated spaces can be hotspots for infection. Most classrooms in the U. S. don't have mechanical ventilation, so they can fill up with tiny virus particles in the air. Scientists used
Imagine being able to peer into the tiny world inside living cells, in real-time, to watch how they work. This is exactly what small-molecule fluorescent probes allow scientists to do. These tiny, glowing tools have changed the game in understanding biological processes. Instead of focusing on old i
Premier David Eby has shuffled his cabinet, creating a new Ministry of Energy and Climate Readiness. This ministry is now responsible for B. C. 's energy sector and aligning energy policies with climate goals. Former health minister Adrian Dix is in charge. Some environmental advocates see this as a
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a prominent environmental activist, has had a rollercoaster relationship with Donald Trump. Initially, RFK Jr. criticized Trump harshly, comparing him to historical demagogues like Hitler and Mussolini. He accused Trump of exploiting fear and bigotry to build a dangerous nati
Cryptocurrency has become a big deal lately, especially with a president who's all for it. But before you decide to invest, it's important to know the dark side of this digital money. First off, creating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin uses tons of energy. This isn't great for the environment and add
Scientists have discovered a new way to detect copper ions (Cu²⁺) using tiny particles called graphene quantum dots (GQDs). Here's how it works: when copper ions and a chemical called ascorbate mix, they create a reaction that makes highly reactive hydroxyl radicals (·OH). These radicals can mess wi
