Deep-sea fish that have evolved non-reflective ultra-black skin to avoid being eaten by other fish. Nanoscale linked chains. Locust pheromones that encourage flocking behavior. The world's brightest fluorescent material. Dead bacteria that participate with living bacteria in swarms. These are a few of Chemical and Engineering News' favorite things.
Here are the chemistry stories that delighted the editors of Chemical and Engineering News this year
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You don't need to be da Vinci or Picasso to paint when you have Paintstorm!
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Do VPNs unlock secret airfare deals?
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Legendary soundtrack composer John Williams gets a documentary from his biggest filmmaker fans—here's the trailer
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This cordless vacuum gives tricky nooks and crannies the clean of their lives!
TL;DR: The Farberware cordless stick vacuum comes with three brush heads, three speeds, and a smart sensor for $179.99 (reg. $229)! Are you still trying to clean your home with that behemoth of a… READ THE REST
Let AI do the heavy lifting—you take the credit
TL;DR: 1minAI combines multiple AI platforms into one hub — and a lifetime subscription is just $39.99 (reg. $234). Ever wish you had a personal assistant to handle the boring, repetitive stuff so… READ THE REST
Here's how you can charge and connect multiple devices at once!
TL;DR: This multi-functional charging and connectivity hub comes with three USB 2.0 ports, two USB-C ports, and more for $23.99 (reg. $36). With all the devices you have, it seems like there aren't enough… READ THE REST