A pair of US researchers have developed a new model to tackle a deceptively simple problem: how a small block of ice melts while floating in calm water. Using an advanced experimental setup, Daisuke ...

Time crystals, a collection of particles that "tick"—or move back and forth in repeating cycles—were first theorized and then ...

Simple kitchen techniques can clean, refresh, and safely reuse cooking oil, helping households reduce waste and save money ...

Plastic waste is no longer just an eyesore floating on the surface of rivers and seas. A growing body of research now shows that it is reshaping the chemistry and biology of water itself, creating ...

A strange, glowing form of matter called dusty plasma turns out to be incredibly sensitive to magnetic fields. Researchers found that even weak fields can change how tiny particles grow, simply by ...

With microplastics and nanoplastics present all over the globe, Northeast Ohio researchers overview human and animal studies ...

Aluminum paste is widely used in paints, coatings, inks, and plastics to achieve metallic luster, improve UV resistance, and enhance product aesthetics. The quality and consistency of these pastes ...

U.S. Olympic skiers and scientists explain the sharp differences between natural snow and machine-made snow, from the science ...

Microplastics are widespread in Pacific island fish, with reef and bottom-dwelling species showing the highest exposure.

Ancient Scottish rocks prove Earth had seasons and climate cycles even during Snowball Earth period despite near total ...

Tiny plastic particles may be quietly reshaping microbial life in drinking water systems. Nanoplastics already raise fears because people can ingest them directly. Now scientists say these tiny partic ...

You've probably grabbed a plastic bottle of water without thinking twice about it. Convenient, right? Refreshing. Maybe even a bit healthier than that soda you usually grab. Here's the thing though: ...