Spotlights

New coating kills germs on hospital surfaces with light

Scientists in Lithuania have developed a highly effective new method to purify water. It's capable of killing off microorganisms and preventing secondary contamination for many weeks.

When buying a new piece of clothing, you probably think you can get away with wearing it right away, without a proper wash, because only a few people have tried it on. Think again.

What Is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that promotes the absorption of calcium, regulates bone growth and plays a role in immune function.

In an abandoned gold mine close to Deadwood, South Dakota, a 1,300 km-long underground construction has started on what is arguably the world’s largest science experiment.

A group of scientists at University in Melbourne has managed to create a two-dimensional material, no thicker than atoms, something that has never been seen before in nature.

Enamel is the outer layer of your teeth and is generally white to whitish-blue-gray, as well as somewhat translucent, according to dentist Katz.

If you like swigging sugary drinks, you might get a bit of a surprise next time you go to buy one, sugar tax has now come into force in the UK.

When describing the motion of objects in terms of distance, time, and direction, physicists use the basic quantities of speed and velocity.

The smart fabrics currently available make for rather uncomfortable garments. A new textile-creation process based on a modified version of classical electro-spinning could change that.

More than 200 million eggs have been recalled from the markets by the second-largest egg producer in the United States due to possible salmonella contamination.

Many modern electronics run off of lithium batteries from electrical tools to a growing number of electric cars. Researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia have created a prototype of an alternative battery that runs on carbon and water.

UCLA (The University of California, Los Angeles) researchers have discovered that a combination of high doses of radiotherapy and hormonal therapy provides the best chance of decreasing the mortality rate of men with aggressive prostate cancer.

Among the various chemistries used to create personal care ingredients, natural olive chemistry is a particularly effective option for achieving biocompatibility.

Rachel Adams, senior lecturer, Cardiff Metropolitan University Heat causes chemical changes in all oils and this alters their aroma, flavor and nutritional content. Overheating oil during cooking will result in a dirty smoky kitchen, poor tasting food and the creation of harmful chemicals.

Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They're a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.