Benzyl Cyanide (Production, Uses) The organic compound benzyl cyanide (abbreviated BnCN) is a white, oily liquid with an aromatic odor. Its chemical formula is C6H5CH2CN. The reaction of benzyl…
A New Dietary Fiber Improves the Potency of Immunotherapies against Cancer Many people are unaware that the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live in the gastrointestinal tract – collectively known as the gut microbiome…
Jarvis Island, South Pacific Ocean Jarvis Island (/ˈdʒɑːrvɪs/; formerly known as Bunker Island or Bunker’s Shoal), also known as Bunker Island, Volunteer Island, Jervis Island, or Brook Island, is a…
Lead(II) Chloride – an Inorganic Compound Lead(II) chloride (PbCl2) is an inorganic compound that is a white solid under ambient conditions. It is an inorganic chloride consisting of two chlorine atoms…
Hubble Space Telescope Observes a Still-forming Giant Planet The Hubble Space Telescope is a large space telescope. It photographs planets, stars, and galaxies. Hubble has witnessed the birth of stars. Hubble has witnessed…
Superhydrophilicity – the Phenomenon of Excess Attraction to Water The phenomenon of excess hydrophilicity, or attraction to water, is referred to as super hydrophilicity; in superhydrophilic materials, the contact angle of water is equal…
Astrophysicists predicted Dark Matter is Slowing the Rotate of the Milky Way’s Galactic Block Astrophysicists have predicted such a slowdown for 30 years, but this is the first time it has been measured. According to the researchers, it provides…
PZ Cassiopeiae – a Red Supergiant Star PZ Cassiopeiae is a very luminous Supergiant Star-type star. It is a red supergiant star located in the Cassiopeia constellation and a semi-regular variable star.…
Solar Flares Jetting out from the Sun generated on Earth impact the Planet’s Ionosphere A team of researchers examined the effects of thunderstorms and solar flares on the ionospheric D-region using data collected by an Incoherent Scatter Radar (ISR)…
Lead(II) Bromide – an Inorganic Compound The inorganic compound with the formula PbBr2 is lead(II) bromide. It comes in the form of a white powder. It is produced during the combustion…
AR Technology can Develop the Lives of Older People Augmented reality (AR) is poised to revolutionize the way people complete essential daily tasks, but older adults, who stand to benefit the most from the…
Phenethylamine (Occurrence, Properties, Uses) Phenethylamine (PEA) is a chemical that occurs naturally in the body and can also be synthesized in the lab. It’s an organic compound, a trace…