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What happens to meat as it's cooked?
Heat triggers a series of complex chemical reactions that change the color, flavor and texture of meat.
New reactor could more than triple the yield of one of the world's most valuable chemicals
A new reactor creates ammonia from polluted wastewater using electricity, and it's way more efficient than existing methods.
Why does metal squeak?
Squeaking metal can be grating on the nerves, but it serves an important purpose.
Does honey ever go bad?
Honey owes its long shelf-life to its makers, but it doesn't always last forever.
What is the world's most dangerous chemical?
There are plenty of harmful chemicals, but the devil is in the details when determining which is the most dangerous.
Why does cotton shrink?
The science of ruining your favorite shirt is more complicated than you might think.
Secrets of radioactive 'promethium' — a rare earth element with mysterious applications — uncovered after 80-year search
Scientists have revealed key properties of radioactive promethium, a rare earth element with poorly understood applications, using a groundbreaking new method.
Scientists grow diamonds from scratch in 15 minutes thanks to groundbreaking new process
Scientists have used a new technique to synthesize diamonds at normal, atmospheric pressure and without a starter gem, which could make the precious gemstones easier to grow in the lab.
