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Scientists Say The Black Fungi Feeding On Chernobyl's Ruins Could Solve An Important Problem For Space Travel

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The nuclear disaster in Chernobyl unintentionally created a very unique ecosystem -- one which made fungi just as well suited for space as they are for Earth.

You Should Think Twice Before Pouring The Liquid Off Your Yogurt

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Sometimes, when you take your yogurt out of the fridge, it's covered in an odd layer of liquid. It's totally safe, and you're actually better off leaving it in.

How To Get Rid Of Stinky Fridge Odors Using Simple Science

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Fridge funk is an inevitable fact of life; fortunately, getting rid of it isn't that hard, and science has some sure-fire tips to get it done.

Long-Term Side Effects Of Birth Control Pills No One Talks About

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Birth control pills are, for the most part, fairly safe. However, that doesn't mean they don't come with some rare (and underdiscussed) side effects.

Scientists Solved The 30-Year Mystery Of This 'Longevity Vitamin' That Fights Cancer

staff@sciencing.com (Ing Wei Khor) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Living in our guts are millions of bacteria, and some of those secrete a special chemical that our body needs, and we may have unlocked its secrets.

The Science Behind America's Cleanest Lake

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The United States has more than 100,000 lakes, so figuring out which one of them is the cleanest takes more than guesswork; you need science.

Scientists Finally Solved The Mystery Behind Why Your Molecules Are Right- Or Left-Handed

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

One of the mysteries of chemistry is why nature favors the left- or right-handedness of certain molecules, but we may have found some answers.

Scientists Found 2 New Ways To Break Down PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' In Water

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The fact that PFAS stick around forever means they're accumulating in the environment, but we may have found some ways to remove them from our water.

This Two-Ingredient Cake Is A Science Experiment In Disguise

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Baking is a great way to get delicious desserts, but it can also be tedious, that's why you should try making a two-ingredient cake instead.

Long-Term Side Effects Of 'Fat Burner' Supplements That Aren't Widely Discussed

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Given the epidemic of obesity, it's no surprise that the use of thermogenic fat burning supplements is on the rise, but how safe are these drugs?

The Strange Phenomenon That Can Turn Humans Into Soap After Death

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Death and decomposition come for us all, but for a rare few of us, that decomposition will be interrupted by a brief interval of soap making.

Why Some Ants Carry Other Dead Ants

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000

If you stop and watch for a while, the behavior of ants is endlessly fascinating, they even have death rituals, and science can tell us why.

Science Explains Why Cockroaches Die On Their Backs

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0000

If you've ever had the unfortunate luck to live with cockroaches, you've likely seen them dead a few times, so why do they always end up back up?

Japanese Scientists Were Preparing Nuclear Fuel In '99, Then Something Went Very Wrong

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Nuclear reactor accidents have made history on multiple occasions, but in this case, ignored safety regulations led to a different kind of incident.

Does Creatine Actually Affect Your Brain? Scientists Say That It's Pretty Complicated

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000

As creatine use becomes more popular, some are saying that it's just as good for the brain as it is for the muscles, but the science is still out.

Long-Term Side Effects Of Viagra No One Talks About

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0000

For decades, viagra has been used to treat erectile dysfunction. Most of its side effects are mild and temporary, but in rare cases, they can be more serious.

Scientists May Have Found A Vaccine That Can Protect Against Fentanyl Overdoses

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Fentanyl addiction has been a scourge on the world for years now, but we may have finally developed a vaccine that can protect against this drug.

How Scientists Can Turn Air Into Gasoline

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0000

If you want to make gasoline, you're going to have to take oil out of the earth, which is very dirty, so why not make your gas out of thin air?

The Rare Science Occupation That's Even Riskier Than You Thought

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000

This scientific career sounds like it would be a fun spectacle, but in reality, it comes with many hidden dangers, even aside from the more obvious ones.

The Difference Between Firework Colors Is Easily Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Fireworks represent a mix of science and art, and their colors and striking effects are the result of applied chemistry and some clever engineering.