Synthetic biologists were tantalized by the idea of making mirror images of microbes. Then things got complicated. For four days in February 2019, some 30 synthetic biologists and ethicists hunkered ...

Multiple states have raised the alarm in the past month about cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid tied to several dozen recent overdoses that is far stronger than fentanyl. Cychlorphine is part of a new ...

Inspired by the shape-shifting skin of octopuses, Penn State researchers developed a smart hydrogel that can change appearance, texture, and shape on command. The material is programmed using a ...

This paper analyzes the rapid growth and evolving landscape of synthetic risk transfers (SRTs), a securitization tool increasingly used by banks to manage credit risk and optimize capital. Since 2016, ...

Stucco is one of the most common topics we receive questions about at Rosie on the House. It is one of the most popular exterior home finishes in Arizona. To help us understand stucco’s applications ...

Odds are, something in your pantry is colored with petroleum. Synthetic dyes — which give fruit snacks their bright colors and cereals their rainbow crunch — are embedded into the everyday foods that ...

Building a new home, cabin or room addition? You need to know the types of exterior building materials available and the pros ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A. Martin UW Photography / Getty Images Stucco is a popular siding material found mainly in the U.S. West and Southwest. Stucco ...

For years, Black women have used synthetic braids to help style their hair. But a recent study by Consumer Reports found that these fake hair strands can contain dangerous chemicals that pose a health ...

Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products used in braids, extensions and other hairstyles popular with Black women, including artificial hair from popular brands such ...