Scientists have uncovered a new mechanism that may help break down highly persistent PFAS pollutants.…
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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.
Electron spin may subtly break the symmetry between mirror-image molecules, helping explain why biology chose…
A new sulfur-rich antimicrobial polymer shows strong effectiveness against fungal and bacterial pathogens and may…
Researchers have developed a new catalyst that could make hydrogen production cheaper and more practical…
A popular K-beauty ingredient could become an unexpected weapon against superbugs. Madecassic acid is best…
A new carbon material could make capturing CO2 far cheaper by working with low heat.…
Scientists are exploring a method to convert plastic waste into fuels and valuable chemicals using…
Scientists uncovered a hidden state in water that explains its bizarre behavior. Researchers at Stockholm…
Researchers have developed a framework that interprets chemical strategy as language, opening a new path…
A starch-based fruit wash eliminates pesticides and extends freshness with a protective edible coating, showing…
A study reconstructs the chemical composition of key molecules in stars by analyzing their infrared…
A new study reveals an unexpected pathway in catalytic systems, where oxygen does not remain…
Researchers have identified a versatile enzyme capable of reshaping peptide-based drugs into more stable, longer-lasting…
A subtle shift in the periodic table reveals a complex and largely unexplored layer of…
Gallium has revealed unexpected behavior that challenges decades-old assumptions about its liquid structure. A metal…
A new approach reveals unexpected ways oxygen can bind to rare metals. Iron plays a…
Scientists have introduced a microscopy technique that reveals a hidden layer of chemistry involving molecules…
A hidden transition between two forms of liquid water may explain its most puzzling properties.…