Chemistry

Researchers begin to explore the unique cloud of airborne microbes and chemicals that surrounds each of us

Patterning a surface with tiny stripes of ice prevents frost formation on the rest of the surface—a technique that could keep planes or roads frost-free. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Researchers have designed a musical instrument that can detect counterfeit drugs by the pitch of its notes. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Believers in chemtrails say those trails are actually clouds of chemicals used by the government for nefarious purposes. But as Carl Sagan says, “extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof”

A few very brief reports about science and technology from around the globe.

Gymnemic acid binds to the taste receptors on your tongue that perceive sweetness. As a result, it makes sweet things taste a lot less sweet

Beef for dinner—without killing animals or the environment

A refreshing science activity from Science Buddies

As Trump calls for new bomb production, the administration cuts safety board access to nuclear facilities

Interview: Joan Argetsinger Steitz weighs in on #MeToo and working with James Watson

Up to 10,000 bugs could be deployed

Argan oil helps to protect yeasts from harsh industrial processes