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Swarms of magnetically controlled microrobots removed both microplastics and microbes from water. And the bots could be decontaminated and reused. This is a promising approach for decontaminating ...

Self-driving cars could soon become better night drivers thanks to a new, highly reflective black paint that’s easily ...

Scientists are harnessing cells to make new types of materials that can grow, repair themselves and even respond to their ...

This venomous, 8-inch centipede may be the stuff of nightmares, but it could also save your life. Researchers report in the Journal of Natural Products that the many-legged critter — a staple of ...

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The U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad is a multi-tiered competition designed to stimulate and promote achievement in high school chemistry. It is sponsored by the American Chemical Society. Local ...

When starting a new task, be realistic with yourself about how long something will take for you to do. Factor in any competing professional or personal priorities when determining your time estimates.

Tell us about how you moved into a career in chemistry. My passion for science was sparked at a young age by my parents, who were both involved in teaching sciences; my dad taught physics, and my mom ...