Free electrons offer chemists a new way to control reactions that conventional electron transfer rules…
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Chemistry is the branch of science that studies the composition, structure, properties, and transformations of matter. It explores how atoms and molecules interact, combine, and change through chemical reactions, shaping everything from the air we breathe and the food we eat to the technologies we use daily. As a central science, chemistry connects and overlaps with physics, biology, materials science, and environmental science, enabling breakthroughs in areas like medicine, energy, and nanotechnology. From understanding the molecular basis of life to designing new materials and drugs, chemistry provides critical insights into the nature of the physical world.
A biomimetic nanoreactor combines cellular design principles to produce hydrogen peroxide efficiently under visible light.…
A molten salt method developed by researchers at UChicago and Argonne could enable more durable…
Study suggests a new method for tracking electronic and vibrational dynamics in real time. Within…
Atomic insight could make plant waste a more practical source of fuels, plastics and chemicals.…
Researchers have developed a visible-light-driven method that could help chemists build more complex drug-like molecules…
AI is helping scientists uncover the hidden molecular structure behind water’s famously strange behavior. Water…
For nearly a century, students have learned the inductive effect the same way. Now, researchers…
The magnets powering electric cars and wind turbines come with a hidden environmental cost. Swedish…
Scientists solved a long-standing mystery by showing that pressure, not tiny spaces alone, determines how…
A new approach to controlling atomic vibrations in polymers may offer a path toward lightweight…
Researchers have developed a compact, low-cost convolutional spectrometer that delivers lab-grade precision for applications ranging…
New research reveals that fireworks leave a hidden trail of pollution in the air and…
A new study reveals that dual-atom catalysts behave in a fundamentally different way than scientists…
Gold may stay shiny because some of its surface atoms reorganize into structures that block…
An experimental vaccine could help stop fentanyl and future designer-drug variants before they can trigger…
Tea choice significantly changes kombucha’s chemistry, flavor, and antioxidant potential, with green and oolong teas…
By recreating a nuclear fireball, scientists uncovered unexpected chemistry that could change how radioactive fallout…