 |
As salicylic acid has both a hydroxyl and carboxyl group, could two ester bonds be formed between two salicylic acid molecules. I'm not asking bout the intermolecular esterification polymerisation that can happen. submitted by /u/BenRthro |
A rare fossil goose discovered in the remains of an ancient lake in Central Otago is changing scientists’ understanding of how New Zealand’s unique bird life evolved. According to researchers from the University of Otago — Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, the find adds to growing evidence that the origins of Aotearoa’s birds were far more dynamic…
Sometimes weeks go by without anything notable happening in the sky. Then along comes something spectacular, like a total solar eclipse, the peak of a major meteor shower or a bright planet reaching a landmark moment in the evening sky. On Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, all three occur almost simultaneously. As a bonus, if you…
Astronomers have directly confirmed four previously hidden white dwarf stars in nearby binary systems. Every system lies within 65 light-years of Earth, and one contains the ninth closest known white dwarf to the Sun. The discoveries were made by researchers at the University of Warwick and the University of Colorado Boulder. Their findings were published…
A batch of 24 Starlink V2 Mini satellites seen orbiting above the Earth prior to deployment during the Starlink 17-48 mission on July 10, 2026. Image: SpaceX Update July 11, 12:21 a.m. EDT (0421 UTC): SpaceX confirms deployment of the Starlink satellites SpaceX launched its latest batch of Starlink satellites Friday night from Vandenberg Space…
Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Rarely has the Los Angeles Police Department found a police toy it doesn’t love. The third-largest police force in the US has major Palantir contracts in place, uses sketchy apps to track minority communities, and routinely sends drones…
