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A surprising experiment shows what happens when sodium interacts with water in pancakes, demonstrating extreme chemical reactions you should never try at home.

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Scientists at Harvard have discovered how salts like lithium bromide break down tough proteins such as keratin—not by ...

A team of researchers, including those at the University of Tokyo, discovered that liquid water once flowed on the asteroid ...

Adrienne Shea gave her 8-year-old son a launch pass from Cape Canaveral to bring to class to prove to classmates that his mom's work was headed to the International Space Station. On Aug. 24, Shea, a ...

A study reveals stronger acidity in PFAS, helping explain why the "forever chemicals" spread through rivers, ground, and ...

Traditional chemical sunscreens can damage coral reefs. Scientists say there's a fix using one derived from tea plant pollen.

Experiment may help explain the ‘most intriguing causal paradox in biology’ about how early life forms came together about 4 billion years ago ...

These experiments are safe, affordable, and highly visual—ideal for home or hostel. Try them with simple explanations, ask ...