Chemistry

Texas August 8

Chemical leak near Great Wolf Lodge sends 16 workers to hospital

A hazardous chemical mixture near Great Wolf Lodge in Webster, Texas, sent 16 workers to a hospital on Wednesday morning, city officials said.

Meet the American Who... May 10

Meet the American who created bubble gum, Walter Diemer, home-kitchen chemist outwitted scientists

Walter Diemer, a 23-year-old accountant for Fleer Co. of Philadelphia, invented bubble gum in 1928. The secret formula had defied the best food scientists for decades.

HEALTH September 5, 2023

New AI-generated COVID drug enters Phase I clinical trials: ‘Effective against all variants’

Insilico Medicine recently announced that its new AI-designed drug for COVID-19 has entered Phase I clinical trials. If approved, it would become an alternative to the current antiviral medications.

This Day in History August 10, 2023

On this day in history, August 10, 1846, the Smithsonian Institution is created: 'Diffusion of knowledge'

The world’s largest museum complex, the Smithsonian Institution, was founded on this day in history, Aug. 10, 1846, after English scientist James Smithson made a generous gift.

Media August 9, 2023

Chicago professor dismisses meritocracy as myth, advocates for CRT: 'False reality'

Terrell R. Morton, a University of Illinois-Chicago professor, highlighted the "numerical underrepresentation of Black individuals in postsecondary chemistry" and science in general.

Water March 2, 2023

US to propose restrictions on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water after previously underestimating its risks

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to propose restrictions on “forever chemicals” in drinking water. The agency previously underestimated how hazardous small amounts could be.

Louisiana February 28, 2023

DOJ sues Louisiana chemical maker over 'cancer alley' risk

The Department of Justice is suing a Louisiana chemical maker over presenting an unacceptable cancer risk to the community. The lawsuit demands a cut in toxic emissions.

Quizzes February 24, 2023

Periodic table quiz: How well do you know these scientific elements?

Periodic table quiz! How well do you know these scientific facts about the table of elements? Test your science knowledge in this fun and engaging lifestyle quiz!

SCIENCE October 5, 2022

Nobel Prize awarded to 3 chemists who made molecules ‘click’

Nobel winners developed a way of making molecules "click'" that can be used to explore cells, map DNA and design drugs that can target diseases such as cancer.

HEALTH June 15, 2022

'Forever chemicals' in water and packaging can risk health, EPA says

The EPA is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water could cause serious threats to health, even in low levels.