Caveat emptor: 90% of tattoo inks have unlabeled or mislabeled ingredients
Findings could help inform and shape emerging US policy on regulating tattoo inks. Enlarge / New study finds that the chemicals listed on tattoo ink labels often don't match what's actually in the bottle. (credit: ohsarahrose/CC.....»»
Sustainable cosmetics: Harnessing cyanobacteria for natural active ingredients
The cosmetics industry is turning towards natural alternatives to chemical agents used in products to pave the way towards a more sustainable future......»»
Gotion inks real estate deal for Illinois plant, but hurdles remain
Project will benefit from provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act and other rules the U.S. has promulgated to incentivize local lithium battery production, Gotion said in a statement......»»
Gotion inks real estate deal for Illinois plant but hurdles remain
Project will benefit from provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act and other rules the U.S. has promulgated to incentivize local lithium battery production, Gotion said in a statement......»»
Cook the "perfect" lasagna and other recipes from "Lessons in Chemistry" on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ has partnered with Instacart for sponsored "Chemistry Carts" with ingredients needed to cook recipes shown on the upcoming "Lessons in Chemistry."'Lessons in Chemistry' on InstacartA drama based on bestselling "Lessons in Chemistry" is comi.....»»
Separating molecules requires a lot of energy. This nanoporous, heat-resistant membrane could change that
Industry has long relied upon energy-intensive processes, such as distillation and crystallization, to separate molecules that ultimately serve as ingredients in medicine, chemicals and other products......»»
Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways DLC: how to solve the lithograph puzzle in Chapter 4
While you're looking for medicine ingredients, you'll come across a tricky puzzle featuring lithographs, but we'll tell you exactly how to solve it here......»»
New recipes for origin of life may point way to distant, inhabited planets
Life on a faraway planet—if it's out there—might not look anything like life on Earth. But there are only so many chemical ingredients in the universe's pantry, and only so many ways to mix them. A team led by scientists at the University of Wisc.....»»
Toddler poisoned after eating deadly plant mislabeled as diet supplement
Nine out of 10 Tejocote Root products tested were actually deadly yellow oleander. Enlarge / Yellow oleander. (credit: Getty | FlowerPhotos) Last September, a New Jersey toddler got ahold of a bottle of weight loss supp.....»»
A novel method to obtain acetone in slow-cost, simple manner
Acetone is an essential chemical industry input and is used in the manufacturing of a wide array of products, such as adhesives, antibiotics, electronic components, solvents and removers, inks and vitamins, among others. Its production is complex an.....»»
Scientists create process to upcycle plastics into energy-storage liquids using light-emitting diodes
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have created a process that can upcycle most plastics into chemical ingredients useful for energy storage, using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a commercially available cat.....»»
Video: How is ceviche "cooked?"
What does it mean to have "cooked" something? Is heat the only way to break down proteins and transform raw ingredients?.....»»
Granville T. Woods: Smartest Guy in the Room
Any home baker will confirm that, even if you have all the right ingredients and follow the recipe, things don’t always turn out the way you envisioned. Such was the life of inventor extraordinaire Granville T. Woods.Who was Granville T. Woods?Woo.....»»
"Baldur"s Gate 3" will come to Xbox this year, but with one caveat
Gaming's biggest surprise hit of 2023 will come to Xbox consoles this year, after all.In a series of tweets on Thursday, Larian Studios head Swen Vincke confirmed that the much-heralded Baldur's Gate 3 will indeed hit Xbox Series X and S later in 202.....»»
Scientists pinpoint the microbes essential to making traditional mozzarella
Mozzarella is far more than just a pizza topping. A unique Italian cheese, buffalo mozzarella from Campania has been recognized as a delicacy and protected under EU law for nearly 30 years. But what makes this mozzarella so special? The ingredients a.....»»
Researchers find indicator of polyfluoroalkyl substances in some period products
Period products come in a variety of styles—liners, pads, tampons, cups and underwear—to help people feel comfortable during a menstrual bleed. But their labels don't usually list the ingredients, so consumers don't know what's in their product o.....»»
AI-powered grocery bot suggests recipe for toxic gas, “poison bread sandwich”
New Zealand grocery chain bot suggests harmful things when given silly ingredients. Enlarge (credit: PAK'nSAVE) When given a list of harmful ingredients, an AI-powered recipe suggestion bot called the Savey Meal-Bot retu.....»»
Predicting molecular rotational temperature for enhanced plasma recombination
Humans may never be able to tame the sun, but hydrogen plasma—making up most of the sun's interior—can be confined in a magnetic field as part of fusion power generation: with a caveat......»»
Making renewable, infinitely recyclable plastics using bacteria
Plastic waste is a problem. Most plastics can't be recycled, and many use finite, polluting petrochemicals as the basic ingredients. But that's changing. In a study published in Nature Sustainability, researchers successfully engineered microbes to m.....»»
Magna inks silicon carbide deal with semiconductor maker Onsemi
Magna said it entered a 10-year supply agreement for silicon carbide microchips from semiconductor manufacturer Onsemi. Silicon carbide chips are in high demand for EV components......»»
Researchers find evidence of a 2,000-year-old curry, the oldest ever found in Southeast Asia
It's hard to imagine a world without spice today. Fast global trade has allowed the import and export of all manner of delicious ingredients that help bring Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Sri Lankan (and so many more) cuisines to our dinner.....»»