Structure of supercritical water decoded Date: March 17, 2025 Source: Ruhr-University Bochum Summary: When exposed to high temperatures and pressure, water enters a state in which liquid and gas ...

Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a chemical widely used to make hard, clear plastics. It is an endocrine disruptor that has been linked to many negative health effects, including cardiovascular diseases ...

Drinking water in developed countries is pretty clean, but hidden nasties can still lurk. One mysterious “phantom chemical” has haunted drinking water for decades, and now researchers have ...

For decades, scientists have known that a mysterious chemical forms when inorganic chloramines are used to disinfect water. But they didn’t know this chemical’s molecular formula or structure.

By mimicking the structure of a leaf beetle, researchers have developed a superhydrophobic surface resistant to water droplet impact and pressure. This technology is anticipated to enhance ...

Co-authors from the University of Utah, under Bedrov’s guidance, include Aditya Choudhary, PhD candidate; Ryan T. Davis, master’s student; and Dengpan Dong, postdoctoral researcher, who is currently ...

A toxic chemical, 1,4-dioxane, has tainted tap water in Lake Mary, Sanford and Seminole County. How long and how much remains a mystery.