Infrared spectroscopy is the measurement of the interaction of infrared radiation with matter by absorption, emission, or reflection. It is used to study and identify chemical substances or functional ...

The word alchemy derives from the old name for ancient Egypt. A 19th-century illustration of the Muslim alchemist Geber (Jabir Ibn Hayyan) teaching chemistry at the school of Edessa, Greece ...

In the first six months of the Kennedy Administration, some 50 black men (and women) were appointed to executive branch jobs.

Abortion is a very safe way to end a pregnancy. Here are the facts about the different kinds of abortion and what to expect. Is abortion legal? It depends on where you live. Some states have banned ...

This Facts & Figures report provides statistics about the occurrence of breast cancer as well as about its risk factors, prevention, early detection, and treatment. For a short summary, see the news ...

What is the current and next Wuthering Waves banner? Otherwise known as Convenes, WuWa banners run on a three-week rotation, which doesn’t give you much time to decide which characters to pull ...

Plus, check out these less disturbing “did you know” facts about the British royal family. The strings of string instruments were originally made from the guts of animals like sheep or lambs.

Despite their size, whale sharks pose no threat to humans, as they feed by filtering plankton and small fish from the water. Despite their size, whale sharks swim at a leisurely pace of around 3 ...