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A new space for neuroscience and educationCredit: UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA Building bridges between the science and education communities to contribute and improve the current didactic experiences is the goal of the Journal of…

Constantly being told to wash your hands? Us too. So we're diving into the chemistry behind why soap is so effective against viruses like the coronavirus that causes COVID-19: view more  WASHINGTON, March 23, 2020 -- Constantly being told…

'Keen observation' of children fosters timely explanations that can support exploration and discoveryCredit: UC Santa Cruz Children's museums can be a challenging environment for parents who feel the urge to explain the science behind all…

Many people with chronic health conditions search social media, including YouTube videos, to learn more about how to manage their diagnoses. But these videos differ in how well they communicate information and hold viewers' attention. A…

Study in Prat and Barceloneta beachesCredit: Anna Sanchez-Vidal, UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA A team of the University of Barcelona has studied for the first time the presence of microplastics in the coasts of Barcelona, thanks to the…

One of the world's leading advocates and activists for reducing, and eventually eliminating, humankind's dependence on fossil fuel, Henk B. Rogers, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming 11th University of Guam Conference on Island…

Credit: Arizona State University For all the benefits in the expansion of the media landscape, we're still struggling with the spread of misinformation--and the damage is especially worrisome when it comes to information about…

Science has moved beyond the lab. Researchers are using non-scientists more and more to help conduct their research and expand their reach. Everyday people are contributing their data, helping researchers learn more about a topic and get…

A study evaluating the effectiveness of the widely used 'Daily Mile' intervention in schools to tackle childhood obesity has found that the benefits are small, and may be greater in girls than boys. The study concludes that whilst…

Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2020 -- People have been developing different forms of shark repellent for decades -- the military even issued a chemical shark repellent called "Shark Chaser" to pilots, sailors…

Credit: Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) - Kees van Oers, Perro de Jong & Brechje van Beek It's no secret that many insects are struggling worldwide. But we could fix these insects' problems, according to more than 70…

Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, Dec. 27, 2019 -- There are tens of thousands of mushroom species out there, and some of them could kill you. Today we're going to test how well you can separate the perfectly safe…

Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2019 -- After you die, your body has quite a few options -- from being turned into a diamond to helping solve a murder. This week, let us break down the possibilities so you…

Merit Ptah is often called the first woman doctor, CU Anschutz researcher calls it a case of mistaken identity AURORA, Colo. (Dec. 16, 2019) - For decades, an ancient Egyptian known as Merit Ptah has been celebrated as the first female…

Are bananas actually that slippery? Could spinach give you superhuman strength? And what the heck is Toon Acid? This week, watch some cartoons alongside our writer and host, Sam Jones,... view more  WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2019 -- Are…

Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2019 -- Ready to kick back and relax by the fire this holiday season? We've got you covered. Enjoy our chemistry-themed yule log trivia with a cup of hot cocoa at home or at…

Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2019 -- Miracle berries cause sour foods to taste sweet, but do they have limits? This week on Reactions, we gave PBS YouTube hosts some miracle berry pills, along with…

Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2019 -- When you die, many things can be done with your body -- embalming, cremation, donation to science and so on. But some people will choose to have their dead bodies,…

Turning the page for Spot boosts literacy in young studentsCredit: UBCO Reading in the presence of a pooch may be the page-turning motivation young children need, suggests a UBC researcher. Camille Rousseau, a doctoral student in…

Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2019 -- Making delicious roasted potatoes is all about finding the right texture and consistency. Here at Reactions, we were inspired to give it a go after seeing J. Kenji…