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Is glass a liquid or a solid?Glass has unique properties, but is it a solid or a liquid, or does it fall into its own scientific category?
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Roman glass keeps turning into photonic crystals. Scientists finally know whyAnalysis of the microscopic structure of an ancient shard of Roman glass has revealed how photonic crystals form, and might enable them to be grown.
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Used coffee grounds make concrete 30% strongerUsed coffee grounds that are heat treated increase the compression strength of concrete.
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How do electric batteries work, and what affects their properties?Electric vehicles use lithium ion batteries with small amounts of nickel, manganese and cobalt. How do they work and what chemistry affects their properties?
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A new, ridiculously slippery toilet bowl could keep poop from sticking, scientists reportScientists have made a tiny model of a new, incredibly slippery toilet that poop shouldn't stick to.
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Why does paper tear more easily when it's wet?Paper gets flimsy when wet due to its chemical structure, primarily its hydrogen bonds.
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Why is gold so soft?Gold is the most malleable element, but what's the science behind it?
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How does water put out fire?Water extinguishes fire, but it doesn't act on the flames themselves.
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Scientists discover 1st 'neutron-rich' isotope of uranium since 1979Scientists have synthesized a previously unknown isotope of uranium, uranium-241, that may start to disappear after just 40 minutes.
