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A new, ridiculously slippery toilet bowl could keep poop from sticking, scientists report
Scientists have made a tiny model of a new, incredibly slippery toilet that poop shouldn't stick to.
Why does paper tear more easily when it's wet?
Paper gets flimsy when wet due to its chemical structure, primarily its hydrogen bonds.
'Quantum superchemistry' observed for the 1st time ever
A new type of chemistry performed at very cold temperatures on very small particles enables quick, precise reactions.
How does water put out fire?
Water extinguishes fire, but it doesn't act on the flames themselves.
Scientists discover 1st 'neutron-rich' isotope of uranium since 1979
Scientists have synthesized a previously unknown isotope of uranium, uranium-241, that may start to disappear after just 40 minutes.
Alan Turing's famous mathematical model was right all along, chia seed experiment reveals
For the first time, scientists using chia seed experiments have confirmed that Alan Turing's mathematical model can explain patterns seen in nature.
Elemental Shift: Periodic Table Gets Weight Changes
Ten elements that help make up the universe, including carbon, are getting their very atomic weights altered.
