In Pennsylvania, the chemical industry contributes approximately $30 billion to the state’s GDP. In fact, in 2024 the chemical sector represented Pennsylvania’s largest export category, accounting for ...

For most of these trace elements, decades of research have shown they are genuinely essential for health. Iron, for example, is essential for carrying oxygen in your blood, and many proteins – complex ...

The federal government is more likely to fund curiosity-driven basic research, while industry is more likely to support research that has a clearer eventual payoff.

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Elizabeth Banks opened up to HELLO! about her family life and why she's wanting to be at home with her children more than ever ...

Fitness writer Harry Bullmore has taken creatine daily for five years, with impressive results. He speaks with experts to uncover the science behind the supplement ...

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Scientists have discovered that the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is gradually losing mass, revealing a more turbulent past for our Solar System.

The new results from the Nation’s Report Card show that only 29% of eighth graders are proficient in science, down from 33% in 2019. Perhaps even more concerning is that only 42% of students say they ...

If these podcasts really wanted to nurture enthusiasm for science, they should celebrate the hard work that goes into finding the right answer.

Ensemble map of protein structure. The team’s approach integrates different NMR data to create a map of how different parts of a molecular structure move. Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from Tokyo ...

The UV Index measures the ultraviolet radiation coming from the sun. There are three primary types of UV radiation: ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB), and ultraviolet C (UVC). The difference ...