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In 1934, a chemist pulled a sticky polymer into a thread, and nylon moved toward everyday lifeIn a twist of fate, a humble lab experiment by chemist Julian Hill in the 1930s turned a sticky substance into a global phenomenon. What st...- In 1965, a chemist expected a routine polymer solution and got a bizarre cloudy liquid instead: It became KevlarIn 1965, the world of materials science was forever changed by scientist Stephanie Kwolek, who stumbled upon a peculiar cloudy polymer mixt...
- In 1907, a chemist tried replacing shellac for cables and searched for a better wire coating, which ended up creating the world’s first synthetic plasticA chemist named Leo Baekeland sought an alternative to shellac in 1907. His research led to Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic. This mat...
- Ever wondered how erasers actually work? The answer might surprise youPencil marks disappear thanks to molecular science and heat. Graphite sticks to paper via weak forces. Erasers lift graphite due to stronge...
- In 1965, a strange, cloudy solution in Stephanie Kwolek’s lab lead to the invention of KevlarA seemingly failed experiment in the 1960s led to the creation of Kevlar, a fiber five times stronger than steel. Chemist Stephanie Kwolek'...
- Specialty chemicals: Is China still the same threat, or is this a contrarian moment? 7 stocks to be brought back on the watchlistWhen it comes to the Indian speciality chemicals sector, China and its dumping matters. But there have been subtle but significant changes ...
- Who is Richard Lewer? Melbourne-based artist wins Archibald Prize 2026 with powerful portrait of Pitjantjatjara elder Iluwanti KenMelbourne artist Richard Lewer has won the prestigious Archibald Prize. His winning artwork is a portrait of Iluwanti Ken, a respected Pitj...
- Why experts say hot water is ruining your stain removal routineForget hot water for stains! Scientific research reveals cold water is surprisingly more effective for most common stains like protein, tan...
- Cold Water Laundry Secret: The Only Simple Way To Stop Synthetic Microfibers From Breaking DownWashing clothes in cold water significantly reduces the release of synthetic microfibers, tiny plastic fragments that pollute waterways. St...
- February 28, today in world history: From the end of Gulf War to discovery of the structure of DNAFebruary 28th holds significance for major global events. Key moments include the assassination of Olof Palme, the invention of nylon, and ...
- Health alert: Scientists discover plastic particles inside sperm and ovaries in alarming new researchResearchers found microplastics in human reproductive fluids. The study revealed presence in follicular fluid and semen samples. Polytetraf...
- Think twice before you chew gum: Study reveals chewing gum sheds hundreds of plastic particles into your salivaResearchers have found that chewing gum releases microplastics into people's mouths, adding another source of microplastic exposure. Both s...
- Adani Group to commission $4-billion petchem project by next yearThe Adani Group will commission the first phase of a $4 billion PVC project by December 2026, entering the petrochemicals sector. This proj...
- IIT Guwahati invents biodegradable low-cost composite wound dressing filmThis material, based on the integration of a synthetic polymer, is non-toxic in nature and will create a moist environment that would enabl...
- Every drop counts: New bacteria-repellent coating can reduce water used to flush a toiletMore than 141 billion litres of water is used solely to flush toilets on a daily basis.
- Guar production to shrink in India owing to synthetic polymer use by US oil industryThe area under Guar stood around 40 lakh hectares in 2016 against 55 lakh hectares in 2017. Sowing of guar that extends till first week of ...
- Now, vitamin-driven battery for cheaper electronicsBio-derived battery parts have been created before but this is the first one that uses such polymers for one of the electrodes.
- Researchers design first artificial ribosome called 'Ribo-T'Researchers have engineered a tethered ribosome - the protein-making "factory" within cells - that works nearly as well as the natural coun...
- Nod for AP petrochem region to send right signal to investorsThis development has somewhat reassured those who had found the investor indifference after the ambitious policy was announced, disconcerti...
- Indorama to buy Thailand's TuntexIndorama Thailand is acquiring close to 90% equity stake in Tuntex, a Thai manufacturer of polyester fibre and filament, in a deal valued a...
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