Microbes may be thriving below the Mars surface by surviving on chemical energy from groundwater

How important is the presence of liquid water? It is now widely believed that Mars holds a reasonably large volume of water. However, the surface of the planet is so cold, this water exists only as ice. In order for life to exist on a planet, many scientists believe it is essential for the world … Read more

Scientists discover distinct chemical ‘signatures’ for concussion in rugby players’ SPIT

by Mia de Graaf, US Health Editor As athletes of all sports speak out about their brain injury fears, we run through the need-to-know facts about risks, symptoms, tests and research. 1. Concussion is a red herring: Big hits are not the problem, ALL head hits cause damage All sports insist they are doing more … Read more

How credit card purchases trigger the same chemical reaction in the brain as COCAINE

How credit card purchases trigger the same chemical reaction in the brain as COCAINE and drive more spending Contactless payment limit increase to £100 sparked fears over household debt Research suggests credit cards ‘step on the gas’ by putting costs out-of-mind Study found that credit card purchases give the brain the same ‘hit’ as cocaine   … Read more

How credit card purchases trigger the same chemical reaction in the brain as COCAINE

How credit card purchases trigger the same chemical reaction in the brain as COCAINE and drive more spending Contactless payment limit increase to £100 sparked fears over household debt Research suggests credit cards ‘step on the gas’ by putting costs out-of-mind Study found that credit card purchases give the brain the same ‘hit’ as cocaine   … Read more

Chemical residues of grapes in medieval containers hint at a thriving WINE trade in Islamic Sicily

It was unlikely that the residents of Islamic Sicily drank alcohol, but that didn’t stop them being involved in a possible thriving wine trade, according to a new study. Chemical residues of grapes found in medieval containers from Sardinia and Pisa led researchers from the University of York to speculate on how they were used. … Read more

Now stray dogs turn PINK ‘because of pollution from chemical waste’ in Russian city

Now stray dogs turn PINK ‘because of pollution from chemical waste’ in Russian city after another pack turned blue Pink dogs were discovered next to the Kristall factory in Dzerzhinsk in Russia The factory manufactures explosives and ammunition, according to reports A pack of seven stray dogs had turned blue in the same polluted area  By … Read more

Now stray dogs turn PINK ‘because of pollution from chemical waste’ in Russian city

Now stray dogs turn PINK ‘because of pollution from chemical waste’ in Russian city after another pack turned blue Pink dogs were discovered next to the Kristall factory in Dzerzhinsk in Russia The factory manufactures explosives and ammunition, according to reports A pack of seven stray dogs had turned blue in the same polluted area  By … Read more

Chemical stockpile that caused Beirut blast ‘shipped by business with ties to Syria’s Assad’

Chemical stockpile that caused Beirut explosion ‘was shipped by business with ties to figures linked to Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’ Three figures with ties to the Syrian regime shared London office with Savaro Ltd Savaro reportedly purchased 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate that blew up George Haswani and Imad and Mudalal Khuri are Syrian-Russian nationals They … Read more

Chemical stockpile that caused Beirut blast ‘shipped by business with ties to Syria’s Assad’

Chemical stockpile that caused Beirut explosion ‘was shipped by business with ties to figures linked to Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’ Three figures with ties to the Syrian regime shared London office with Savaro Ltd Savaro reportedly purchased 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate that blew up George Haswani and Imad and Mudalal Khuri are Syrian-Russian nationals They … Read more

Vladimir Putin’s son-in-law ‘bought $380million chemical firm stake for $100’

Vladimir Putin’s daughter’s wedding photos have been leaked as a report claims his son-in-law bought a $380million stake in Russian petrochemical firm for $100 after marrying her.  Kirill Shamalov, 38, bought the stake in petrochemicals giant Sibur at a massively reduced rate months after marrying Putin’s younger daughter Katerina, 34, according to the investigation by iStories.  … Read more